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A BRIEF HISTORY <br />Stories Foundation has been operating as a 501c3 nonprofit since late 2015 putting on multiple awareness conferences and <br />facilitating in -home conversations around trafficking and other related social justice issues. The Freedom Truck was started in 2017 <br />and operated for 3 seasons to expand the organization's awareness reach and prove that a social impact business model centered <br />around housemade sauces and authentic falafels is sustainable. Stories Foundation also operates Storyteller Catering, an online <br />store and has built a network of nonprofit partners. <br />2012 <br />2013 <br />2014 <br />2015 <br />2016 <br />2017 <br />2018 <br />2019 <br />2020 <br />Mother & daughter, Sherrill Thurston and Stephanie Page, learned about human trafficking and knew that they <br />needed to do be a part of fighting against it. The idea of a nonprofit cafe was born. <br />Sherrill and Steph co-founded Stories Cafe. A logo and branding was created, a website built, social media <br />presence and awareness activities started. <br />JANUARY - lst Proclaim Freedom Awareness Conference, Roseville, MN <br />NOVEMBER - 2nd Proclaim Freedom Conference, St. Cloud, MN <br />NOVEMBER - Received 501c3 letter from the IRS, confirming Stories Foundation as nonprofit organization. <br />FEBRUARY - 3rd Proclaim Freedom Conference, Princeton, MN <br />MARCH - Started 30 day crowd -funding campaign for the Freedom Food Truck, raised $32,000 in 30 days. <br />JUNE - lst Superhero 5K Run <br />JUNE - AUGUST - Launched lst season of the Freedom Truck <br />JUNE - 2nd Superhero 5k Run <br />MARCH - Hired a full time creative director/food manager. <br />APRIL - OCTOBER - 2nd Freedom Truck Season <br />AUGUST - 3rd Superhero 5K Run <br />NOVEMBER - lst Storyline Fundraiser <br />JANUARY - Launched Storyteller Catering <br />APRIL - OCTOBER - 3rd Freedom Food Truck Season <br />AUGUST - Launched StoryChangers Coffee Club <br />SEPTEMBER - Launched in -home awareness dinners <br />NOVEMBER - Met with Prins Bank to begin to talk about financing Storyteller Cafe <br />JANUARY - Launched in home awareness make and take events <br />FEBRUARY - Signed a contract with Dolezal Design & Build for Storyteller Cafe. <br />APRIL - 1st Virtual Awareness Event + 2nd Storyline Fundraiser with over 6,000 views on Zoom and social media, <br />JUNE - Released online curriculum The Root Causes of Human Trafficking and Sexual Violence <br />JUNE - Launched Connecting Our Stories Podcast <br />u 3 <br />