Imagine a world where every person enduring the horrors of sex trafficking has the resources to step into freedom, safety, and hope. This isn’t just a dream—it’s the reality that REST is working toward every single day. And YOU can help make it happen. As we gather to celebrate Thanksgiving, think about the impact you can have on those whose lives are being controlled by someone else. You can provide: safe place to sleep for someone living in fear, a compassionate ear for someone who has been silenced, and a step toward independence for someone who has been controlled. Your donation to REST this GivingTuesday isn’t just money—it’s a lifeline.
As the holiday season begins, we’re reminded of the spirit of generosity and giving that defines this time of year. While Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday kick off the holiday shopping season, GivingTuesday invites us to shift our focus to the power of giving—a global movement dedicated to inspiring generosity and creating real change. This year, we invite you to join us in making a life-changing impact by supporting REST and helping survivors of sex trafficking break free and rebuild their lives.
What is GivingTuesday?
GivingTuesday, a counterbalance to holiday consumerism, was launched in 2012 as a simple idea: radical generosity can change the world. Celebrated on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, GivingTuesday has since grown into a day where your act of kindness becomes part of a global wave of generosity. Together, we will:
Turn Generosity into Hope: Your support provides tangible resources that change lives.
Turn Compassion into Action: By giving, you’re taking a stand against exploitation and for human dignity,
Build a Community that Cares: Show victims and survivors that they are part of a network of people who believe that everyone deserves to be loved.
Why Give to REST?
REST is dedicated to helping individuals find freedom, safety, and hope after experiencing the horrors of sex trafficking. We offer survivor-centered services to help victims and survivors overcome trauma and build new futures. With services that include emergency shelter, community advocates, counseling, and housing assistance, REST is a vital lifeline for those in need of compassion and resources.
Last year, REST engaged with over 800 individuals, providing the support and care necessary for them to move toward stability and independence. Your gift helps expand pathways to freedom, safety, and hope giving survivors the courage, strength, and resources to break free from exploitation.
How You Can Help
This GivingTuesday, we invite you to make a powerful impact by donating to REST. Every dollar you give directly supports services that help survivors reclaim their lives and find new beginnings. Together, we can ensure that survivors have access to the critical resources they need to move forward, heal, and grow.
Your donation, no matter the amount, can be the difference that helps someone escape exploitation. This GivingTuesday, let’s come together to be the reason someone breaks free.
Ways to Give on GivingTuesday:
Make a Donation: A financial gift of any size has a direct impact on the lives of survivors.
Share our Mission: Spread the word about REST and GivingTuesday with friends, family, and on social media (Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), LinkedIn, and Bluesky) to inspire others to join this cause.
Volunteer Your Time: Whether in person or virtually, volunteers play an essential role in supporting REST’s mission. Contact us at volunteer@iwantrest.com to learn more about volunteer opportunities.
This GivingTuesday, let’s transform generosity into hope and freedom. Together, we can create a future where survivors of sex trafficking find safety, support, and a community that cares. Be the reason someone breaks free—give to REST on GivingTuesday.