Human trafficking exploits vulnerable populations

Posted on September 11, 2020September 3, 2020 by Leslie Boyd

Human trafficking takes many forms. According to a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services fact sheet, it can include not only sex for money involving coercion or fraud but also any kind of involuntary servitude. And while most folks associate trafficking with children, two-thirds of the more than 200 North Carolina cases reported to the National Human Trafficking Hotline last year were adults. The Second Annual Anti-Trafficking Summit, slated for Sept. 15-19, is co-sponsored by Mars Hill University and Life 107 Ministries. This year’s summit will be online-only due to COVID-19.

Local domestic, sexual violence rise during pandemic

Posted on July 23, 2020July 24, 2020 by Molly Horak

For many, Gov. Roy Cooper’s stay-at-home order was a protective measure to keep the community safe from COVID-19. But for others, home isn’t safe: If someone is trapped in close quarters with an abuser, social distancing becomes incredibly dangerous. With no end to the pandemic in sight, local organizations are preparing for a rise in domestic and sexual violence despite their limited resources.

Local practitioners and organizations draw on the power of gratitude

Posted on November 22, 2018November 19, 2018 by Greta Kent-Stoll

Deepening our awareness of what’s going well in our lives is a simple practice that’s also profound, say a variety of local wellness practitioners and helping organizations. Benefits can include an improved mood and sense of well-being and possibly even better physical health.

Local nonprofits go online to drive real-world change

Posted on November 18, 2018November 14, 2018 by Brooke Randle

While organizations continue to use traditional forms of community engagement such as printed mailing lists and media relations, social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter have widened their scope of donors and support.

Grant will fund community-wide violence prevention efforts

Posted on October 7, 2018October 8, 2018 by Leslie Boyd

Partner organizations are moving forward to implement a multi-year plan aimed at preventing violence against women and maltreatment of children. The effort is funded by an unprecedented $450,000 grant from the Women for Women Giving Circle of the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina.

In Photos: Women’s March on Asheville 2018

Posted on January 21, 2018January 22, 2018 by Cindy Kunst

Thousands turned out for the second Women’s March on Asheville on Jan. 20. Organized this year by four high school students, the event featured speakers including Asheville Mayor Esther Manheimer, Asheville City Council member Sheneika Smith and Our Voice Executive Director Angelica Wind.

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