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: […]
Thanks to Ron Sylvester of the Wichita Eagle for compiling this history of tweets, articles and Facebook posts from the beginning of ICT S.O.S. http://www.kansas.com/2011/12/26/2153181/storify-a-community-responds-to.html What a cool way to see how it all began!
Whew! Hope everyone survived the madness of the holidays! Our members have been very busy and generous in helping others around the community this season. Donations of gifts, time and service were given to: Carpenter Place Wichita Children's Home (Youth Resource Center) Child Advocacy Center of Sedgwick County/EMCU THANK YOU!! Looking forward to 2012- here's what's […]
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, […]
Homeless Youth Resource Center Clean-Up Day from James Wilson on Vimeo.
The first work day at the Homeless Youth Resource Center was a major success! We had a fantastic turnout and everyone worked so hard! The space looks great and the contractors will be in there soon to work their magic. Check back soon for photos from today's work day!
Here's all the latest scoop on what we have been calling the drop-in center. To avoid confusion with the adult drop-in centers in town, we're using the name Homeless Youth Resource Center until the kids pick a name for the center. Work Day #1: is Saturday November 19th 9-3. More info here: http://www.volunteerkansas.com/Opportunities/Opportunity/328:Cleanup_Day_For_Daytime_Resource_Center_for_Homeless_Youth_ Items still […]
Watch Impact - Nov. 3rd, 2011 on PBS. See more from IMPACT.
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.
