The Salvation Army in Central Ohio Brings Community Together to Raise Awareness of Human Trafficking | The Salvation Army in Central Ohio

COLUMBUS, OHIO – Community members came together last week at the Grandview Theater to shine a light on the realities of human trafficking and learn more about how The Salvation Army is supporting survivors across Central Ohio.

Hosted by Sarah and Ted Foster in partnership with The Salvation Army in Central Ohio, the private event featured a screening of the award-winning documentary HOPE: Stories of Survival, which shares the powerful stories of three human trafficking survivors and highlights both the realities of trafficking and the strength of the human spirit.

Following the screening, representatives from The Salvation Army’s Anti-Human Trafficking Program shared information about the services available across central Ohio, including 24/7 hotline response, emergency assistance, street outreach, case management, trauma and recovery groups, and supportive housing resources.

“Human trafficking can happen in any community, and survivors need more than an immediate way out. They need people who will continue walking alongside them as they work toward healing, safety and stability,” said Major Jodi Lloyd. “Events like this help us bring greater awareness to the issue and remind our community that each of us has a role to play in supporting survivors and ending human trafficking.”

The evening concluded with a conversation and Q&A session focused on local anti-trafficking efforts and ways community members can help support survivors and contribute to the fight against human trafficking.

Produced by The Salvation Army, HOPE shares the journeys of three survivors, highlighting both the realities of human trafficking and the resilience of those who have survived exploitation. It is available for viewing on iTunes, Google Play and Amazon, or by visiting https://saconnects.org/hope/.

To learn more about the work The Salvation Army is doing in central Ohio, visit https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/southwest-ohio/central-ohio/help-trafficking-survivors.

About The Salvation Army
Since 1885, The Salvation Army in Central Ohio has been meeting the needs of central Ohioans through casework services, utility assistance, housing homeless families, food, clothing, youth programs, employment services, after school tutoring and enrichment, summer camp, long-term rehabilitation, services to victims of human trafficking, and spiritual guidance. The Salvation Army in Central Ohio is committed to meeting the immediate needs of people while helping them achieve long term goals. Last year, The Salvation Army in Central Ohio served nearly 668,000 people in need. For more information, visit salvationarmycentralohio.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram: @salvationarmycentralohio.