Awareness leads to action against human trafficking
January marks Human Trafficking Awareness Month, a critical time for raising awareness about the realities of human trafficking and educating ourselves and our communities on how to recognize and combat it. The woman’s club is committed to sharing this important message and encouraging action at every level-within workplaces, schools, neighborhoods, and even with elected officials.
This month also coincides with National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, culminating in the annual observation of National Freedom Day on Feb. 1. This nationwide initiative encourages everyone to join the fight against trafficking and promote freedom and dignity for all individuals.
Organizations like Hope for Justice are leading the charge in rescuing victims, building cases against traffickers, and partnering with law enforcement agencies to ensure perpetrators are held accountable. Their team includes investigators from prestigious agencies such as the FBI and NCIS, providing unparalleled expertise in their mission to bring justice to survivors.
Hope for Justice not only works to end modern slavery but also provides educational resources to empower communities. By recognizing the signs of trafficking and spreading awareness, we can all take meaningful steps to protect vulnerable individuals and advocate for change.
The Wewahitchka Woman’s Club proudly supports this important work through fundraising events like our Designer Purse Bingo on Feb. 8 and our Duck Derby community event on March 8. These events not only enable us to help organizations like Hope for Justice but also provide vital donations to local libraries, schools and scholarships, among other causes. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and every contribution makes a difference in the lives of others. Visit our Facebook page for more information about these events and how you can get involved.
The GFWC Wewahitchka Woman’s Club invites you to take part in this important cause. You can make a life-changing donation, become a volunteer, or educate yourself and others by accessing the valuable resources offered by organizations like Hope for Justice. Together, we can make a difference.
Awareness leads to action! For more information on how you can contribute or partner with Hope for Justice, visit hopeforjustice.org/. Let’s work together to create a world where everyone is free, safe, and valued.
Meet the Editor
David Adlerstein, The Apalachicola Times’ digital editor, started with the news outlet in January 2002 as a reporter.
Prior to then, David Adlerstein began as a newspaperman with a small Boston weekly, after graduating magna cum laude from Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts. He later edited the weekly Bellville Times, and as business reporter for the daily Marion Star, both not far from his hometown of Columbus, Ohio.
In 1995, he moved to South Florida, and worked as a business reporter and editor of Medical Business newspaper. In Jan. 2002, he began with the Apalachicola Times, first as reporter and later as editor, and in Oct. 2020, also began editing the Port St. Joe Star.