Agenda - Economic Development Authority - 07/08/2021

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MESSAGING & COMMUNICATION Human trafficking is an issue that affects every community. We believe that together we can work to end human trafficking and exploitation, and one of the ways we can do this is by doing the things we already do differently. For example, changing where you buy our coffee or eat lunch, who caters your event, or where you go for a night out. We also believe that awareness is crucial to ending trafficking and exploitation, so spreading the message that every person can be a part of changing the human trafficking story by becoming more aware of the vulnerabilities around them is key. There are many nonprofits doing anti -trafficking work, and for us to be able to see more, long lasting change, we need to do more collaboratively - awareness campaigns, initiatives, programs, and fundraising. Finally, survivors and those vulnerable need a safe place for community, life and job skills, as well as job training and housing. Having a social impact business that creates these opportunities through product development and sales is sustainable and offers dignified opportunities to survivors and those vulnerable. We have an active Facebook and Instagram presence as well as a website. We have marketing materials for our catering and food truck. We host events, as well as participate as vendors at others' events. We have presentations that vary from 5 minutes to 45 minutes to share about the issue and what we are doing to partner with communities towards the end of sexual exploitation. We also have a Pitch Deck for sponsors and investors. ECOSYSTEM Human trafficking is an issue that people are becoming more familiar with. However, the enormity of it makes it difficult for people to understand how they can make a tangible impact. The organizations and nonprofits that are doing prevention, rescue, and restorative work need support from community members, but community members cannot give to every organization that asks. Our solution for these challenges is to use social impact business to give consumers another way to make a difference through their purchasing power. By creating businesses that support anti -trafficking efforts and create jobs for survivors and those vulnerable, we are giving individuals a unique way► to support anti -trafficking work through business. Stories Foundation . . I III I 1 11 111 _i