Make this month meaningful
January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Together, we can support and advocate for survivors and those at risk of trafficking in our community. Keep reading to learn how you can engage with our mission and help us change lives.
Hundreds of thousands
of individuals are trafficked every year in the United States.
As many as 28,100 adults and children are trafficked in GA each year according to Safe House project. Children and adults facing poverty, homelessness, substance addiction, or disability are at higher risk for exploitation. But anyone can be a victim.
%
of survivors are brought into trafficking by an intimate partner or family member
%
of children who are victimized by sexual exploitation are boys
%
Online recruitment for trafficking increased dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In Georgia, the average age a child is sold into sex trafficking is
14
years
old
7 Ways to Advocate
Wellspring Living impacts
over 300 women and children
across all programs each year.
Dates to Remember
Sat. Jan 11, 2025
Human Trafficking Awareness Day
Join us in wearing blue for Human Trafficking Awareness Day! Together, we can raise awareness and shine a light on the fight against human trafficking. Mark your calendars, and stand in solidarity —together in blue!
Wed. Jan 22nd, 2025
Young Professionals Awareness Mixer
Join Wellspring Living and other young professional advocates at Bar Taco in Inman Park.
THURS. JAN 23RD, 2025
Thursday Talks at the Table
Join us for Thursday’s Talk At the Table, where we will discuss intriguing topics and share our insights on combating sex trafficking.
JAN 24th & 25TH, 2025
Cathedral Giving By Design
Presented by The Cathedral of St. Philip, Cathedral Giving By Design is a two day event celebrating the joy of home and hospitality. Event proceeds from this year’s event will be used to construct at least three tiny homes as part of our Welcome Home Campaign.
Fulton County Commissioner Abdur-Rahman will once again be joined by Wellspring Living to educate the public about the crime of Human Trafficking. The 2025 forum will take place on Thursday, January 30 at 6:00 – 7:30pm at the Auburn Avenue Research Library.
Empowered to Share
A COMMUNITY OF SUPPORT
In 2024, Wellspring Living created a graduate speakers bureau where graduates can choose to join and share their stories in an ethical way that empowers them to tell the story they want while educating others. We invite you to listen to their powerful stories here and at youtube.com/wellspringliving.