Join the fight against human trafficking & sexual exploitation of women & children. On Saturday May 23, 2015 join runners and walkers of all ages and abilities on a scenic 5km Run/Walk or a 1 km Kids Run through Stanley Park in Vancouver & Sandy Beach Park in Calgary. This family fun run is a tangible way to take a stand against the fastest growing horrific crimes of our generation and raises fund
s in support of the Servants Anonymous Foundation (SA Foundation www.safoundation.com) , a global non-profit organization which develops recovery programs and services for young women & children who have been or are at risk of becoming sexually exploited and/or trafficked. Where:
Lumberman’s Arch – Stanley Park, Vancouver
Sandy Beach Park, Calgary
Date: Saturday May 23, 2015
HOW YOUR DONATION HELPS
All net proceeds from the run/walk event will be reinvested back into the work of the Servants Anonymous Foundation(SA Foundation) 's Vancouver & Global Projects (www.safoundation.com). The SA Foundation is a non-profit organization that develops programs and services for young women who are in danger of, or have been, sexually exploited and/or trafficked. For over 25 years, the SA Foundation has been helping young women exit the sex trade and rebuild their lives. The SA program model encompasses front-line housing and a uniquely designed day program that addresses the specific needs of women exiting sexual exploitation. Did you know that human trafficking of women and children is the fastest growing business of organized crime? Internationally, young women and children are often sold by parents and relatives into brothels. In North America, abuse and neglect are often frequent components in the histories of women and children who end up on the streets. No matter their stories, they deserve an avenue of escape. The SA Foundation is one of few organizations internationally that offers a comprehensive and uniquely designed long-term recovery program for these young women, including those that are pregnant and/or have children. The organization delivers programs that are based on the principles of servant hood, personal recovery and community and their long-term objective is that no person be enslaved by, or trapped in, the sex trade. The SA Foundation Vancouver Project
The Vancouver Project offers the following programs and services to sexually exploited & trafficked youth, women and their children in Vancouver, BC, Canada:
GENESIS HOUSE
Genesis House is a program for women with children (in their care or otherwise;) aged 16-29 that are seeking recovery from sexual exploitation and trafficking. There are 4 long-term beds and 1 short term bed. This unique house encourages independent living in a roommate environment. Each participant has their own bedroom and can come and go from the house freely, while respecting house rules and curfews. A house director lives in the home who provides supervision and direction, as the home is intended to be a place of healing for those committed to recovery. THE ASK LEARNING CENTRE
As part of the recovery program, the ASK Learning Centre is the daytime program provided to participants. All participants in the Genesis House are required to attend the ASK Learning Centre for a minimum of 6 months. The objectives of the program are that participants will be equipped to:
Healing from past abuse & trauma
Recovery from addictions
Life skills training
Job training or trade apprenticeship
Return to work or school re-entry
Increase their level of education
This is accomplished through delivery of recovery curriculum in short, interactive classes and recreational and educational outings. While participating in the day program, program participants can place their children in the onsite parent support centre. For more information, visit their website at www.safoundation.com. Make a general donation to the SA Foundation (https://safoundation.com/sa-foundation/quick-links/make_a_donation/make-a-donation)
Please indicate in the general comment box that your donation is going towards the "I Stop Traffick Run". Donations of $20 and more (not including your registration fee) will receive an official tax receipt as an income tax deduction. This includes any online donations made through the Running Room website when you register for the event. Can’t join us physically on run day? Can’t join us physically and participate in the run on May 31, 2014? Join us as a virtual runner! Consider making an online donation to the SA Foundation (https://safoundation.com/sa-foundation/quick-links/make_a_donation/make-a-donation)
Invite your friends and family to support your run! Your friends & family can pledge your run by making direct donations through the Sponsor Athlete section on the Running Room website. Awards & Prizes will be given to Individual & Group participants who raise the most money for the SA Foundation. If you prefer to collect your pledges manually, download the Fundraising Donation Form and bring this form with you when come to pick up your Race Bib. Are you accepting donations & pledges as part of a Team or Group? Please have your Team Leader notify us at [email protected] with a list of participants on your Team so that we may properly track your Team Donations for the purpose of granting Awards & Prizes to the Group that raises the most donations. Pledge a Participant (http://www.runningroom.com/dashboard/donations/findathlete.php?guest=1)
Tax Receipting
Donations of $20 and more (not including your registration fee) will receive an official tax receipt as an income tax deduction.
