S.H.A.D.E.’s 2nd Annual Human Trafficking Symposium: Breaking Barriers

Post Date January 11, 2019
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Jump start National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month by attending S.H.A.D.E.’s 2nd Annual Symposium: Breaking Barriers on Friday, January 11th at the California Endowment Building in Oakland!

The survivor-led symposium will focus on barriers affecting boys and men who experience trauma, and how we can understand and support the self-recovery process through a survivor- and trauma-informed lens. Featuring survivor speakers including keynote speaker Russell Wilson, moderated panels, and breakout presentations. Light refreshments and lunch will be provided. All are welcome to attend!

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2nd-annual-shattering-barriers…

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Gift Wrapping Parties!

Post Date December 17, 2018
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Come help wrap holiday gifts for our youth on Dec. 17th, 18th, and 19th from 5pm to 8pm! Supplies and snacks provided. The more, the merrier. We hope to see you!

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alaMar Dinner Fundraiser for Human Trafficking Victims

Post Date June 19, 2018
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On Tuesday, June 19th MISSSEY is hosting a GroupRaise dinner fundraiser at alaMar Kitchen & Bar, a popular eatery for delicious seafood and mouth-watering Caribbean cuisine. Come by and eat between the hours of 5pm-9pm and 20% of proceeds are donated to our work with survivors of sex trafficking. Invite your hungry foodie friends and feast in support of MISSSEY! Make sure you and your loved ones RSVP here to ensure the event happens.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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We Run Oakland For Our Daughters: Human Trafficking Awareness Walk

Post Date June 9, 2018
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DO and A Sista’s Touch are hosting their inaugural We Run Oakland human trafficking awareness walk on Saturday, June 9th at Lake Merritt! Proceeds from this event will fund the distribution of hygiene kits for vulnerable young women in the community. You can register to participate in the walk here.

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Hipline Shimmy Pop-A-Thon Dance Party Fundraiser for Human Trafficking Survivors

Post Date June 2, 2018
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MISSSEY is partnering with Hipline Dance Studio in Oakland on June 2nd, 10am-2pm, for a dance party that puts the FUN in FUNdraiser! A great and family friendly event with donations going directly to support our work with human trafficking survivors in the community. Save the date! We hope to see you there. You can donate to the fundraiser ahead of the event here.

 

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Photovoice Exhibit

Post Date December 9, 2017
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 Photovoice Exhibit

 

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MISSSEY Drinks & Karaoke Fundraiser

Post Date November 18, 2017
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Holiday Angels 2017 – Gift Sponsorship Program

Post Date November 6, 2017
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Greetings Bay Area Community:

Many of the youth whom we serve experience their first magical holiday season here at MISSSEY. The magic happens through home cooked meals, holiday decorations, crafting, baking, gift-giving, and lots and lots of warmth and love. We are both requesting your assistance and providing you with a great opportunity to contribute during the holiday season. For many of the girls we serve, these are the only gifts they receive during the holidays.

Q: How can I help and contribute this year?

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MISSSEY’s Year in Review

MISSSEY’s Year in Review
Post Date October 20, 2017
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Greetings MISSSEY Community:

This is an exciting time at MISSSEY. In July, we celebrated our 10-year anniversary! Turning 10 is a meaningful accomplishment for a small grassroots non-profit that was started by four women with a vision to confront and transform the realities of commercial sex trafficking. This past year, we have accomplished a great deal in service of our mission.

On September 21st, MISSSEY was awarded a $55,000 Impact 100 grant to launch a pilot tech training program for trafficked girls in partnership with AnnieCannons.

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The Dance – Derrick Bell Art Exhibition

Post Date July 7, 2017
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Paschal-Hunter Gallery 902 Washington Street, Oakland, CA 94607

An art exhibit that explores the injustices of human trafficking through color, emotion, and movement. Proceeds from artwork sales will support MISSSEY and our work with commercially sexually exploited and vulnerable youth.

The exhibition includes 50+ original mixed media paintings and drawings.
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Sponsors for the exhibit include the Contra Costa Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., BCE Inc. (Business, Content, Events), Fruition Consulting, 11 West Partners, Ankh Marketing, Elle B Events, Sugarsweet Cookie + Cake Studio & The …

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