Raise Awareness. Raise Funds. Raise Up your community.
Over the years incredible advocates have have developed creative ways to invite their community to engage with the cause. Below are a few examples to spark your creativity. Do you have an idea you’d like to develop further? Let us know! We look forward to working alongside you to create a meaningful event that raises awareness and funds to serve all those impacted by human trafficking.
How do I host a successful event?
Consider your interests and skills
Look at your network
Brainstorm ways to connect the two
Work with SHAN to coordinate logistics
Host a great event!
If needed, reconnect with SHAN for any follow up
Below is a helpful guide to further develop your event idea:
Past Events
Below are just a few of our favorite events from the last few years. We hope they spark inspiration for how you might connect your community with the cause.
New Life Gahanna’s women’s ministry hosted an annual paint night. The event gathered people who wanted to learn more about the cause through a mini training and also provided opportunities for local non-profit partners to host a booth with more ways to get involved or invest. Participants left with a completed painting!
SHAN Advocate Leanne leveraged her interest in conscious consumerism by hosting a clothing swap. For several weeks before the event community members could donate gently used articles of clothing. Participants paid an entry fee to fill bags with donated goodies, with proceeds going to SHAN. Remaining items were donated through SHAN’s partner agencies that serve victims of human trafficking.
SHAN Advocate Heather joined a connection to a local canoe livery with a family-friendly activity to raise funds for SHAN. Canoe for a Cause offered participants a relaxing summer evening on the water in addition to making a meaningful contribution to the cause.
Small Biz Cares hosted a tailgate party at Grove City Brewing Company during an OSU football game. Appetizers and games like corn hole added to the festivities. Funds raised invested in SHAN’s scholarships for survivors.
Peace by Piece featured an art gallery by a CCAD student. She invited participants to engage with art as they reflected on how they might engage with the cause in meaningful ways.