by Najai Smith
EVERYONE DESERVES TO BE LOVED.
EVERYONE DESERVES A LIFE FREE FROM EXPLOITATION.
It is that time of year again! Our 9th annual A Night of REST fundraising event is right around the corner. While we had hopes of being back in person this year, it is our priority to put safety first for our staff, donors, and community supporters.
A Night of REST will remain a primarily virtual event, but we are bringing back the live and silent auction (filled with some awesome experiences!) and inviting those who can comfortably and safely host watch parties to invite their friends, family, and colleagues to join them.
We are looking forward to gathering again (virtually) to raise funds to bring freedom, safety, and hope to victims and survivors of sex trafficking. While we won’t be in person this year, we’re excited to see you online and at house parties on October 15 and together, raise $550,000 for survivors of sexual exploitation.
EVENT SCHEDULE:
October 11–15: A Week to Give REST
Unable to attend the virtual event this year? Join us for our Week of Giving REST by making a donation in lieu of attendance.
October 8–15: Virtual Silent Auction
The virtual silent auction will kick off on Friday, October 8. Make sure to register for a bid number before the auction opens. It is free to register for the auction.
Friday, October 15: A Night of REST
6:15 p.m. - Virtual Prayer Gathering: To join, please email Events@iwantrest.com
7:00 p.m. - Virtual program and fund-a-need
Want to participate? You can do one, two, or all three of these things:
Purchase an access pass to attend the virtual A Night of REST live event October 15 at 7:00 p.m. PDT.
2. Become a Watch Party Host: A Night of REST is our largest fundraiser of the year, raising critical funds to build and expand pathways to freedom, safety, and hope to individuals who have been exploited in the sex trade. We encourage you to host a watch party and help spread the word! Our goal is to raise $550,000 and we believe we can meet this goal with your support. Your fundraising efforts help REST to continue to provide for the basic needs of the men and women we serve, as well as expand pathways to stability and economic self-sufficiency for victims and survivors of sexual exploitation.
Curious about hosting a watch party to help us reach our goal? Learn more about hosting a watch party below, including some downloadable resources!
3. Bid in our online auction! We have some awesome trips and experiences in our live and silent auction. You can register for free to participate in the online auction. You do not have to attend the virtual event in order to bid. Bidding will begin on Friday, October 8 and close during the live event on Friday, October 15
4. Support REST’s greatest needs through a Fund-a-Need donation—your gift, in any amount, will help us meet our goal of $550,000. You can make a gift anytime between now and the end of our Week of Giving REST (October 15).
Thank you for supporting REST and making an impact in the lives of victims and survivors of sex trafficking. Register today, and we’ll see you on October 15!