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!
2023 EVENT SPONSORS
Thank you to all our sponsors for your giving and sponsorship for our 2023 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
2023 INDIVIDUAL SPONSORS
Thomas & Annette Bader, Emily & Brandon Richards, Andrew Ranalli, Stacy Rabbitt, Alexa Conley, Loren Scott, Cricket Scheurer
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 .
2024 Human Trafficking Awareness Events
Jan 9
Educational Presentation / Human Trafficking 101
Junior League Board
Jan 10
Educational Presentation / Human Trafficking 101
Edison Middle School
Jan 11
WearBlueDay / Human Trafficking Awareness Day
Cavs Coalition event on Walsh Campus
Jan 31
Webinar with Tamia Woods
Do It For James Foundation
Feb 3
Personal Protection Class
Walsh University (Walsh Students Only)
Feb 29
Educational Presentation with Prosecutor’s Office
Canton City Health Dept
Mar 20
Educational Presentation Human Trafficking 101
Mar 25
Educational Presentation Human Trafficking 101
Stark MAHR
April 27
Mucci Run For Freedom Half Marathon
10AM | Jackson North Park
July 20
Do It For James Foundation 5K Walk/Run Day of Fun
July 26-27
The Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival Balloon Classic
in partnership with Walsh University
Aug 6
National Night Out
Sept 28
Community Freedom Summit
Oct 15
Keys to Keeping Kids Safe Zoom Series: Topic is on Child Exploitation
Mucci Zoom.
Take Back the Night Event
Cultural Center for the Arts –
Mercy Cleveland Clinic
Lunch and Learn
Educate at Canton South High School
Time: TBD
Personal Protection Class for the public
Walsh University/Birk Bldg.
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]