WOW! We're gearing up for a huge push to get the word out about ICT S.O.S. and the issue of human trafficking in our city. September will be filled to the brim with opportunities to learn, volunteer, and get involved! We'll kick things off with the Race for Freedom 5K Run/Walk on September 8th. The […]
ICT S.O.S. was chosen from 3,000 entries to compete in the top 100 Causes for a $25,000 grant from the State Farm Youth Advisory Board. The grant will be chosen by a Facebook voting competition. The top 40 organizations will each receive $25,000 to use toward their community improving cause. As of Monday April 30th, […]
Click the logo above to vote for ICT S.O.S. in The Donut Project's "Mission Madness" contest. The top 6 organizations will win fundraising for a year through their program. Just "like" the photo for ICT S.O.S. and up to 5 other organizations. Voting will end Easter Sunday. Please vote and then share on your Facebook […]
Thanks to Peace, Love & T-Shirts, we have our first round of official ICT S.O.S. apparel! Impress your friends with your savvy style and start conversations wherever you go! Just fill out the handy dandy order form and mail it, along with your payment to: Jennifer White/ICT S.O.S. 1501 N. Meridian Wichita, KS 67203 Download […]
Our focus for the last several months has been The OZ. Now that the center is open, what is next for ICT S.O.S.? Our next event is FREEDOM214: A Night of Worship at Mead's Corner. This is an event organized by Kevin Johnson and Aaron Lewis, 2 college students with a heart for this issue. The […]
Monday Jan 30th, 2012 Mead's Corner will host a special night of music, prayer and conversation about human trafficking. https://www.facebook.com/?ref=tn_tnmn#!/events/171410072966181/ A special offering will be taken at the event to benefit the Youth Resource Center staffed by the Wichita Children's Home. Donations will help to purchase items still needed for the center. If you'd […]
Today is a national day of awareness. We're very excited about the progress being made in Kansas. The Attorney General's office made an announcement today of an expanded task force and plans to toughen laws in Kansas. Read more about it here: http://blogs.kansas.com/courts/2012/01/11/schmidt-expands-taks-force-to-push-for-stronger-human-trafficking-laws/ The Wichita Eagle has compiled a collection of their coverage of the issue […]
I am very honored and excited to announce that The Rusted Chain Jewelry has created a custom-designed piece in support of ICT S.O.S. and in January $10 from the purchase of each necklace will be donated to help end human trafficking right here in Wichita. Here's what owner, Beki, has to say about the necklace: […]
Despite some construction delays- we are on pace and amazing things are happening at the Homeless Youth Resource Center! We now have a move-in date set. This will be our next work day, NOT Dec. 17th as we originally planned. Check out Volunteer Kansas and sign up to help! http://www.volunteerkansas.org/Opportunities/Opportunity/337:Extreme_Makeover_Day_for_Youth_Resource_Center Keep watching our Facebook page […]
The center is coming along! The contractors are in there now doing the heavy duty stuff. Good news/Bad news: the opening date is probably going to be delayed BUT, the end result is going to be even better than we had planned. The details are coming together for the flooring, paint, kitchen cabinets and countertops, […]
ICT SOS is a grassroots non-profit, founded in Wichita, whose mission is to connect the organizations who work directly with victims of human trafficking with members of the community who are compelled to help. Through this link, our community has an outlet to donate items, raise awareness of the sex trafficking issue and educate our children about safety. Contact us today to learn how to help. Or check out our get involved page to find out how to help the victims of sex trafficking.
