UAHT

New Volunteer Outreach
2021-06-26 10:00 - 11:00 (America/North_Dakota/Center) | TX
Each month, we hold a New Volunteer Orientation and hope you’ll be among those joining us! During the orientation, we’ll go over volunteer policies and procedures; how to sign up for volunteer opportunities on VOMO.com; and the different types of opportunities currently available at UAHT and those that may come open in the near future.

We Want To Know - Reverse Q&A
2021-06-26 11:00 - 12:00 | TX
This event will be an opportunity for any of our followers to engage with us in a new way. Rather than a presentation of sorts, or a typical Q&A, we want to give our audience a voice. We will ask them why they follow UAHT, what they’ve learned from engaging with our content, and what they would like to see in the future.

Volunteer Team Orientation and Training
2021-07-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Levy Park, 3801 Eastside St, Houston, TX, 77098, United States
Become part of our completely volunteer-based (Saturday only) outreach in high human-trafficking areas! This outreach is crucial to reaching trafficking victims and sharing the Human Trafficking National Hotline in places away from their captors or employers.

Fair Trade 101
2021-09-20 18:00 - 19:00 | A 2nd Cup, 4928 Fulton Street Suite A, Houston, 77009
Ever wondered what Fair Trade is and how it works? Learn all about it and how you can fight human trafficking by buying Fair Trade products.

How to Identify and Respond to Human Trafficking for Social Service Providers
2021-10-21 12:00 - 13:30 | webinar, https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYvd-ihrDkoHtfLXGk5375v4wdTefh1fgln
This training fulfills state requirements for human trafficking training and qualifies for 1 hour of CEU with NASW.
Register for this FREE virtual training:
October 21 – https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAud-yrrTMqGNR_6d0X7J5Bl6dkos5Ba6p9
November 16 – https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMsc-msrDIrEtWtx5Fs2osR_F_JznO6oNfk

Conscious Consumerism 101
2021-10-25 18:00 - 19:00 | A 2nd Cup, 4928 Fulton Street Suite A, Houston, 77009
How can you fight human trafficking with the way you shop? Join A 2nd Cup and UAHT as we talk about how to buy ethically made products, using your purchasing power to create a fairer world.

Human Trafficking Training for Healthcare Providers
2021-10-27 15:00 - 16:30 | TX
If you’re a healthcare provider, this class fulfills your requirements for training from the state of Texas. Survivor-consulted and extensively researched, this training will provide an overview of trafficking and how it presents in a healthcare setting, empowering you as a provider to recognize and support patients who may be trafficked.
Register for FREE:
October 27 – https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcqf-2rrDspGdNe0q-cvlUdlsaqfaG-x9dn
November 23 – https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcsdOqtrDsuHdZJ-TtJ5eIbvvNgTHZF45Qi

Cancelled: Human Trafficking 101
2021-11-08 18:00 - 19:00 | A 2nd Cup, 4928 Fulton Street Suite A, Houston, 77009
Due to low response, this event has been cancelled.
—
UAHT and A 2nd Cup are collaborating to bring human trafficking training to the community. In this training, you will learn what human trafficking is, how it happens, and what action you can take to fight it.

ReUnite 2021
2021-11-13 18:00 - 21:00 | Archway Gallery, 2305 Dunlavy Street, Houston, Texas, 77006, United States
Join us at the enticing Archway Gallery for a night of art, wine and a celebration of our work to end human trafficking together. This event is hosted by the Board, benefitting UAHT.

About this event

Join us at Archway Gallery as we unite with our community to celebrate the work we are doing to end human trafficking in Houston. The event will feature a silent auction, raffle prizes, along with other fun activities.
All money raised fuels UAHT’s programs that fight to prevent and end human trafficking in Houston. Together, with your support, we provide survivors of sex and labor trafficking wrap-around case-management services, teach teens how to stay safe from exploitation, and train professionals how to intervene and help victims.
Get your ticket today!: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/unite-2021-tickets-169651152163

Giving Tuesday: Red Sand Project
2021-11-30 15:30 - 17:30 | City Hall, 901 Bagby Street, Houston, TX, 77002, United States
Giving Tuesday is a global day of spreading goodness.
Over the past ten years, this idea has grown into a global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity!
There are countless ways to practice generosity – from encouraging a friend, to volunteering, to donating.
One of the ways YOU can join the movement is by participating in The Red Sand Project. We’ll need you there to make it a success!
The Red Sand Project is an interactive art installation where participants pour red sand into the cracks of the sidewalk. The grains of sand represent those who fall through the cracks of our social, economic, and political systems and our commitment to fill the gaps and end human trafficking.
RSVP today!November 30th3:30PM-5:30PMCity Hall901 Bagby Street, Houston, TX 77002
By attending this event, you’ll receive 1 entry into the raffle for 2 Roundtrip Southwest airline tickets!

Human Trafficking 101
2021-12-06 18:00 - 19:00 | A 2nd Cup, 4928 Fulton Street Suite A, Houston, 77009
UAHT and A 2nd Cup are collaborating to bring human trafficking training to the community. In this training, you will learn what human trafficking is, how it happens, and what action you can take to fight it.

Human Trafficking 101
2022-01-04 13:00 - 14:00 | TX
To kick off HTAM, United Against Human Trafficking is hosting an open webinar for anyone who wants to learn the basics of human trafficking – what it is, where it happens, and how, you as a community member, can help. In this training, you will learn the three components of human trafficking, how victims are lured into trafficking situations, how to recognize a human trafficking victim, and how to report tips.
Register Here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAoc–gqjMjE9Ap2ii8BcqpDOypyEhM0Klv

Changing the Game: Trauma Support Group
2022-01-07 13:30 - 15:00 | Godspoint Mission Center, 11811 North Freeway, Houston, 77060
A support group for victims of sexual exploitation and those coming out of a life of prostitution. This group is led by survivor leader Tracy Dudley and Gabriel, a certified K9 Comfort Dog
This event is hosted by Eyes on Me Incorporated

Nights of Prayer & Worship - Elijah Rising
2022-01-07 19:00 - 20:00 | TX
Elijah Rising is hosting nights of prayer & worship to come together and minister to the Lord in prayer and intercession. One of the clear next steps we have as an organization is to come back to the foundation of prayer and worship that Elijah Rising was founded on. Since we do have limited building space you must RSVP and we have a limit of 50 people. We plan on making this a regular monthly time for us to enjoy God’s presence together and intercede for justice in our city.
Register here: https://www.elijahrising.org/calendar/

Houston Mayor's Human Trafficking Awareness Month Proclamation
2022-01-11 13:30 - 14:00 | TX, United States
Mayor Sylvester Turner of the City of Houston will be presenting his annual proclamation on Human Trafficking Awareness Month on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 during City Council’s Public Session starting at 1:30PM. This meeting is virtual and open to the public at this link: https://www.houstontx.gov/htv/.

The meeting with also be broadcast on HTV, the City of Houston’s municipal channel, and streamed on the City’s website at https://www.houstontx.gov/htv/index.html and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/pg/HoustonTelevision/.

Human Trafficking Awareness Candlelight Vigil - Ambassador for Christ Youth Ministries
2022-01-11 17:00 | 555 Seminar Drive, 555 Seminar Drive, Houston, TX, 77060
We will hold a candlelight vigil at 555 Seminar Drive on January 11 from 5pm to 6pm. This is the location of our Drop-in Center. Our Drop-in Center is designed for any homeless person who needs resources. They can shower, receive food and speak to Case Manager and LCDC. We have computer lab available to assist them with resume writing and job hunting. We will pass out flyers to people in the apartment units adjacent to our building. We think we can receive a good turn out if we focus on people very close to our building. We will provide candles and food and drinks. We will pray for victims of human trafficking, and we will provide information and raise the public awareness of human trafficking.

HTAM: Overcomer Panel - Trafficker Tactics and Profiles
2022-01-11 18:00 - 20:00 | A 2nd Cup, 4928 Fulton Street Suite A, Houston, 77009
January 11th is Human Trafficking Awareness Day – there is no better way to spend it than hearing directly from those who have overcome human trafficking.
Don’t miss this powerful discussion between Overcomer Heather Smith and a panel of Lived Experience Experts about how traffickers groom and recruit their victims. Through this panel, you’ll leave with a better understand human trafficking and how to protect yourself and your loved ones from traffickers’ manipulative tactics.
Space is limited – please RSVP below!
*This event is hosted by Heather Smith and United Against Human Trafficking. Special thank you to A 2nd Cup for hosting this moving event.

Illuminate - Freedom Church Alliance
2022-01-11 19:00 | 1400 Brittmoore Road, Houston, TX 77043, 1400 Brittmoore Road, Houston, TX, 77043
A city-wide night of worship & prayer over human trafficking.
Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/illuminate-a-night-of-prayer-worship-tickets-220783628777

4th Annual Light of Hope - Rescue Us Mission
2022-01-14 10:00 | TX
Join us virtually to hear a Survivor Story and Human Trafficking Advocate speak about the needs, and elaborate on the severity of the subject of HT.
RSVP at info@rescueusmission.org

Human Trafficking is a Public Health Issue - St. Luke's Health
2022-01-14 12:15 | TX
Dr. Stoklosa will be the featured presenter during Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center Internal Medicine Grand Rounds. Dr. Stoklosa is the Founding CEO of HEAL Trafficking and an internationally-recognized expert, advocate, researcher, and speaker on the well-being of trafficking survivors in the U.S. and internationally through a public health lens.
RSVP to this virutal event Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dr-hanni-stoklosa-heal-trafficking-january-14-2022-registration-227510639447
This event is hosted by St. Luke’s Health Anti-Human Trafficking Initiative & the PATH Collaborative

HTAM: Racial Justice Week
2022-01-16 - 2022-01-22 | TX, United States
We know can’t solve the issue of systemic racism in one week, but this week during Human Trafficking Awareness Month, we want to focus on the role that racism plays in human trafficking and to equip you to take action.
Join us this week for our Racial Justice Series – details are TBA. Check back here for more information!

UAHT at Martin Luther King Jr. Day Festival
2022-01-17 10:00 - 17:00 | City Hall, 901 Bagby Street, Houston, TX, 77002, United States
The legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. lives on in the 44th Annual Original MLK, Jr. Parade and Festival. United Against Human Trafficking will be participating by hosting a table in the Festival that accompanies the Parade, hosted by the Houston Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade Foundation, Inc., the Black Heritage Society & the City of Houston.
The events will ring in the new year with the nation’s oldest and only Houston parade officially licensed by the King Center of Atlanta.
The Festival and the Parade are FREE to the public. The Parade starts at the corner of Smith & McKinney located in front of Houston’s City Hall and Hermann Square (900 Smith, Houston 77002). This is also the location of the Festival.

Racial Justice Week: How African American Communities are Affected by Human Trafficking
2022-01-17 12:00 | TX, United States
This one-hour virtual presentation will explain how the African American and Black communities are disproportionately affected by human trafficking. The presentation does not contain an overview of trafficking, but instead marks some of the destructive stereotypes created during the transatlantic slave trade and how they create barriers today. We’ll trace inequality in various systems and institutions and how these can create vulnerabilities for trafficking. Throughout, we’ll learn about the work of Black authors, researchers, and activists. The presentation will end with action items for all of us to empower our communities and create positive change.
Community Activist and UAHT Coalition Manager Ken Henry will be presenting alongside UAHT Education Coordinator Sara Breuer.
Content warning: this presentation mentions rape, lynching, and other examples of sexual and physical violence.
Register Here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrcOGpqD4iHNRMCu0B31Wvd9UGTZw6CP73

Racial Justice Week: How Latinx Communities are Affected by Human Trafficking
2022-01-18 10:00 | TX, United States
Foreign National victims of trafficking in the U.S. disproportionately come from Central and South America. This presentation will look at data to illustrate how these communities are impacted by trafficking. We’ll also explore factors within US institutions and cultural norms that can facilitate trafficking. Finally, we’ll share ways to create more equity for marginalized communities.
RSVP Here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMscOyqrT0iG9X2pde4EtDUKICOIl9QO_xi

Lunch & Learn with Nissi Hamilton and Rebecca Bender
2022-01-18 11:30 - 13:30 | 1305 Sterrett St, 1305 Sterrett St, Houston, TX, 77002, United States
Welcome everyone to a joyous New Year and National Human Trafficking Awareness Month. As an Empowered Survivor, I am especially asking you that you join my survivor sister, Rebecca Bender and I for a great lunch prepared by Executive Chef Kenneth Hamilton and let’s talk about what’s happening in 2022 with the human trafficking movement! Join the FIGHT! We have so much TEA to spill. We look forward to eating with you and we value your time, presence and support for survivors as we empower and inspire the lives of others.
This powerful and impactful Survivor Series is SPONSORED BY The Women of AT&T.
This event is hosted by Nissi Hamilton and Rebecca Bender.
Get tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/human-trafficking-lunch-and-learn-tickets-240384124387?fbclid=IwAR3yV5IU5m-8hwdWMtuLsT52VN6hf2utvhUXK_hY8tDKPJtMk59jzILTJYc

Texas Human Trafficking Prevention Task Force Quarterly Meeting
2022-01-19 10:30 - 12:00 | TX
The Texas Human Trafficking Prevention Task Force will be hosting its meeting virtually. The meeting will include statewide updates, a short presentation from high school students, an outdoor art display to recognize trafficking survivors, and more. This meeting is open to all Task Force members, but new organizations can email txhtptaskforce@oag.texas.gov for information about becoming a member.

Join on Zoom:
https://oag-texas-gov.zoom.us/j/4760064149?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 476 006 4149
Passcode: [REDACTED]
One tap mobile
+13462487799,,4760064149#,,,,*[REDACTED]# US (Houston)

Working with Foreign National Survivors
2022-01-19 11:00 - 12:30 | TX, United States
Working with Foreign National Survivors can be extra challenging. Learn how to better serve our victims of trafficking who are foreign nationals, and the resources that are available to them. At this virtual training, you will gain a better understanding of the limitations these clients face and how you can serve them if you ever need to work with this population.
This event is hosted by Refugee Services of Texas
Virtual: RST Houston is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Refugee Services of Texas- Survivors of Trafficking Empowerment Program
Time: Jan 19, 2022 11:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88922604728

Meeting ID: 889 2260 4728
One tap mobile
+13462487799,,88922604728# US (Houston)
+12532158782,,88922604728# US (Tacoma)

Dial by your location
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
Meeting ID: 889 2260 4728
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kiRG9vxkS

Racial Justice Week: How Asian Communities Are Affected by Human Trafficking
2022-01-19 13:00 | TX, United States
In this training, we’ll examine the historical context of labor exploitation and human trafficking within the Asian community in America. Then we’ll move into how societal structures and cultural norms affect trafficking for these communities. We’ll end sharing resources on how to create equity and safety.

RSVP Here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYqf-GvpzoqH9Fn3yCrH4vgewV8mScdcjjN

PATH Collaborative Training Human Trafficking 101: A Healthcare Primer
2022-01-20 12:00 - 13:00 | TX, United States
PATH Collaborative recognizes that healthcare providers are advocates. Together we can do more do more to identify and support victims of human trafficking. This virtual training is approved by the State of Texas Health and Human Services for Health Care Practitioners and fulfills HB 2059 requirements.
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAldu6przMvG9cRJW6VAIi9zr5c1D064P4U

Racial Justice Week: How Indigenous Communities Are Affected by Human Trafficking
2022-01-20 15:00 | TX, United States
We’ll discuss the historical context of exploitation of indigenous people, what exploitation looks like today, and institutionalized racism that causes vulnerability to trafficking. We’ll conclude with a discussion of how we can advocate for indigenous communities.
RSVP Here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYocOmqrDMuE9xGrnRT-SSmAr_GvMyZZQpd
