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02/14/2024

This Valentine’s Day, let’s remember that not all expressions of love are genuine. Shockingly, many trafficking victims are exploited by those closest to them - family members, friends, partners, or employers. Shockingly, the International Organization for Migration estimated in 2017 that “41% of child trafficking experiences [s*x and labor] are facilitated by family members or caregivers.”

Today, you can make a difference by spreading awareness. Share this post or the Polaris article with your friends and family to shed light on the issue of trafficking. By raising awareness about the signs of trafficking and its perpetrators, we can advocate for victims and protect those in vulnerable situations. Together, let's take action to safeguard all people - including vulnerable children - from exploitation and create a safer world for all.

Learn More: Valentine’s Day and Human Trafficking: Love Weaponized for Exploitation article by Polaris.

https://polarisproject.org/blog/2023/02/valentines-day-and-human-trafficking-love-weaponized-for-exploitation/

01/23/2024

January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and we would like to take a moment to acknowledge the severity of trafficking as well as rally support to tackle this issue. By creating awareness, we can aid those who have been silenced and lack the agency to speak for themselves. Collectively, we have the responsibility to target inhumane issues and can do so through collective philanthropic investments.

To learn more about trafficking and how it affects children, as well as vetted nonprofits working to fight this horrendous issue, visit "Initiatives" on our SaltExchange website (https://lnkd.in/e8wXg6Sv) to view our philanthropic reports.

Special thanks to these organizations leading the battle against trafficking / exploitation and empowering survivors: International Justice Mission Many Hopes Nomi Network Street Grace Allies Against Slavery Human Trafficking Institute The Freedom Fund, The Safe house project Justice Defense Fund The Foundation United and AFRJ.

07/11/2023

| Williamson Free School

In 1888, philanthropist Isaiah Williamson pledged $2.1 million to the Williamson Free School for Mechanical Trades, a trade school in Media, PA, that teaches young men employable skills at zero cost. The philanthropy-driven school continues to offer expense-free education without any assistance from public sources.

"It was seeing boys, ragged and barefooted... growing up with no education, no trade... that caused me to think of founding a school where every boy could be taught some trade free of expense."

Pictured above: A man assembles a computer processing unit in Lowell, MA, in 1988.

03/15/2023

Turkey & Syria Earthquake Relief Recommendations-Revised -

This special report is a list of organizations that have been effectively serving Turkey and Syria before the earthquake, or that provide exemplary humanitarian aid during a crisis. These organizations were recommended by trusted foundations and advisors in the SaltExchange Network.

02/11/2023

Turkey & Syria Earthquake Relief Recommendations from our SaltExchange Network!!! https://mailchi.mp/saltexchange/earthquakerelief

02/07/2023

Our Press Release is out!! 1st Philanthropic Brief! https://mailchi.mp/237dd5498a53/press-release

02/07/2023

Friends - Considering the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria which has now claimed over 5,000 lives and has injured so many more, SaltExchange is pulling together a list of trusted nonprofits who are providing important assistance on the ground. The nonprofits are being recommended by trusted philanthropists in our network. The list will be sent out in the next few days if not sooner!

Lets financially support organizations that are getting resources to those in need!

As Professor Lucy Easthope, UK Disaster Recovery Expert, reminds us, “…please, please don’t organise collections of “stuff” for communities after the quakes. Donate cash. If you have stuff to give away, sell it and donate the cash ” Twitter
Photo by Derek Lee on Unsplash

05/26/2011

So thankful for a great night with over 80 friends: our 1st SaltExchange Social event with the Hillsong Africa Foundation!!!

Special thanks to our amazing photographer Justin Shockley! www.justintshockley.com

And special thanks to our Planning Team:

Anne Cowherd - The Brooklyn Tabernacle
Amira Harb - Assoc. City Director, Priority Associates (www.priorityassociates.org)
Bethany Jenkins - Founder, The Park Forum (www.theparkforum.org)
Elizabeth Bloodworth
Katherine Kuperus - Manager, Deloitte & Touche (www.deloitte.com)
Nancy Leon - Contoller, Acumen Fund (www.acumenfund.org)

05/19/2011

A BIG THANK YOU to all our friends who came out to our 1st SaltExchange Social with the Hillsong Africa Foundation!!!! Over 80 people were with us despite the rain... :) Praise God... http://lockerz.com/s/102815270

So thankful for all the friends who came to our 1st Social!!!! Praise God...