Together, we can take action and help end human trafficking and modern-day slavery.
Community Freedom Summit
Human Trafficking Awareness Event and One-Mile Freedom Walk
Join us for an event of local community education and action to bring awareness to human trafficking . Hear from keynote speakers and human trafficking survivors , followed by a one-mile freedom walk. We walk in silence for those who have been silenced through the tragedy of human trafficking. In partnership with Walsh University .
Make plans to attend!
September 28, 2024
Walsh University Campus
10 AM – 12PM
[doors open at 9 AM]
Plan to arrive when doors open!
From 9 AM–10 AM is our Community Partner Marketplace. Light refreshments will be provided as you visit our community partners, receive free gifts and educational resources and shop our new NOT FOR SALE merch!
Let’s RISE UP + UNITE and show up strong for our community!
2024 EVENT SPONSORS
Thank you to all our corporate sponsors and partners for your giving and sponsorship for our 2024 COMMUNITY FREEDOM SUMMIT! We are so grateful for your generosity and support as we stand united to be a voice for the voiceless… one step at a time.
CORPORATE SPONSORS & PARTNERS
2024 INDIVIDUAL SPONSORS
Tom and Annette Bader, Hannah McKinnon, Kristin Worley, Gary Nied, Brian Friend, Steve Miller, Cynthia Webster, Jay Miller, Jennifer Brown, Catherine Mannos, Amy Scheetz, Jeri Knight, Randy Lipscomb Jr.
Awareness Events
Throughout the year, we host awareness events, fundraising opportunities, and speaking engagements to shine a light on human trafficking. We believe there is strength in numbers and your contribution makes an impact – one life at a time.
Collaboration and Partnership: The heart of our organization is to work with local agencies, organizations, and officials to continue making an impact in our community and state by providing education at local events . We partner with Walsh University, PATHS, Stark County Juvenile Task Force, and A21 .
Educate Students: We work continuously to get into our local middle schools and high schools so we can educate and empower our youth and prevent them from becoming victims of human trafficking .
Corporations and Businesses: Each year we reach out to businesses in our community and provide opportunities to educate them on human trafficking. Whether in-person or virtual, we are working to spread awareness with business professionals to know the truth and the signs of human trafficking .
2025 Human Trafficking Awareness Events
Jan 11
National Human Trafficking Awareness Day / Wear Blue Day
Blue Out for the Walsh basketball games in honor of Wear Blue Day
Jan 16
Human Trafficking 101 Presentation
NC Civic Center – Senior Group
Jan 21
Human Trafficking 101 Presentation
Plain Library – 6 PM
Feb 5 & 6
Human Trafficking 101 Presentation
Perry Edison Middle School
April 26
Run for Freedom Half-Marathon
hosted by The Mucci Team at Keller Williams Legacy Group
Sept 20
Community Freedom Summit
I would like to be remembered as a person who wanted to be free… so other people would be also free.
—Rosa Parks.
Your call could save a life.
If you feel in danger or suspect human trafficking, call the local police department.
Ohio 24/7 Human Trafficking Hotline
LOCAL HOTLINE
Summit Regional Human Trafficking Task Force Hotline
Serving Summit, Stark, Portage, and Medina Counties
NATIONAL HOTLINE
Text HELP to 233733 [befree]