Human Trafficking occurs in the United States at the rate of approximately 14,500 to 17,500 people each year, most of it revolving around sex and forced labor. We at Thrive became open to the challenge of educating our community regarding Human Trafficking, and began providing the community with educational materials, stipends to speakers, and fliers. In response to the need to educate our community Thrive has sponsored events highlighting the issue of Human Trafficking that have been attended by upwards of 300 community members. We feel this is a very important issue and we intend to be the forefront of exposing these atrocities leveled on our community. Thrive has been working diligently to provide our community the support needed to overcome all barriers that would seek to hinder growth. One of our much productive methods has been our Girls Empowerment Project.

The Project is expanding its efforts to end the tragic exploitation of young women and girls by building resilience, self-esteem, and moral character. The Project also fosters leadership and entrepreneurial skills through workshops offered to girls. Empowered girls mean healthier families. Families are more beneficial when girls are educated, healthy, and empowered. In addition, empowered girls are less likely to be trafficked. Empowered, educated girls have healthier, better-educated children and higher wages – helping to break the cycle of poverty. If you want to be a part of something special please contact us.