The Polaris Project was founded on February 14th, 2002 by two college students Katherine Chon and Derek Ellerman. This organization is the leading organization in the global fight against human trafficking and modern day slavery. It was named after the North Star “Polaris” which guided slaves to freedom along the Underground Railroad.
Sevenly donated $27,160 to this organization. The money that they raised for this organization goes toward multiple areas of the Polaris project. The following paragraphs explain multiple areas where the money donated could benefit the organization.
They have a crisis response team which provides emotional support, legal advocacy, emergency housing coordination, transportation assistance, and critical social services support. Another thing that is part of the crisis response team is the national human trafficking hotline.
Next they have therapeutic services. This includes individual therapy and group therapy. Group therapy helps the survivors support each other in the healing process.
Case management is another thing they have. With case management everyone is assigned a case advisor that helps them set goals and help with their individual needs. Some of those needs include helping find food, clothing, obtaining government benefits, receiving health services, access to classes, and supporting them with criminal justice proceedings against the trafficker.
Workshops are also offered. They have weekly workshops that provide a positive supportive environment to discuss relationships, careers, and transitions. Skill providing workshops are another type of workshop offered. The skill building workshops focus on areas like budgeting, nutrition, exercise, and goal setting. They also provide creative outlets such as art therapy, dance, acting, and photography.
Lastly they have a drop in center which is a safe place for the clients to feel at home. At the drop in center they can come in and use the computers, phones, receive donated clothing and appliances, eat, and rest/relax.
To find more information on the Polaris Project see their website:
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