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The Purple Event on the
River will commence at 6 pm on October 18 and feature live
entertainment – C.J. Manning & Company with Marcia Bowen,
hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction, a variety of vendors and
all for only $30.
“Second Chance is
extremely excited to be a part of the Purple Event,” says
Executive Director Kizzy Williams. “People like Ms. Carter
and Ms. Leonard are appreciated as they help us raise the
needed funds to keep our program operating.”
Second Chance was founded
in 1993 as a result of the efforts of Celia Williamson, Ph.D,
professor of Social Work and Criminal Justice at The
University of Toledo, who is perhaps the leading voice in
the area as an advocate for victims of sex trafficking.
The design of the program
was based on over 500 hours of interviews conducted with
such victims. The staff of Second Chance are experienced
social workers, trained survivors, undergraduate and
graduate interns and other professions. The program offers
individualized service plans which include intensive case
management, advocacy, information and referral services,
harm-reduction, education, trauma treatment and support
groups, among other plans.
“Second Chance served over
90 women and youth last year who were involved in human
trafficking or at an increased risk of being involved,” says
Williams. “We continue to work with the Lucas County Human
Trafficking Coalition. The Coalition has educated and
trained over 40,000 people in this year alone in Ohio and
Michigan.”
For tickets or more
information contact New York Collection or call
419-367-9765.
Don’t forget to wear
purple on Saturday!
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