Dear John,

I wanted to make sure you saw the message below. Urgent support is needed to ensure the lifelines built by the anti-trafficking community remain strong.

When someone calls the National Human Trafficking Hotline, Advocates mobilize resources to provide both immediate and long-term support for victims of sex and labor trafficking. The movement to fight human trafficking includes people from all walks of life — survivor leaders, business owners, healthcare professionals, and people who work in banking, transportation, hospitality, and more. It’s made up of people who care.

I hope you’ll consider a gift — a gift of any size — to support survivors of human trafficking when they need it most.

With gratitude,

From: Taskeen Hamidullah-Bahl, Polaris
To: Survivors, Allies, and Advocates
Send date: February 8, 2025
Subject: Uncertain Funding, Unwavering Commitment — Will You Help?
-----

John,

Right now, funding for critical anti-trafficking programs is uncertain. But the crisis isn’t just about today — it’s also about the long-term commitment to ensuring survivors can access the resources they need to heal and rebuild their lives on their own terms, all while working to prevent trafficking from happening in the first place.

At Polaris, this looks like partnering with survivor leaders on powerful initiatives, whether running the National Human Trafficking Hotline to meet immediate needs, creating the Polaris Resilience Fund to bolster financial stability, or amplifying survivors’ voices to advocate for criminal record relief through the bipartisan Trafficking Survivors Relief Act.

Now more than ever, we need you to stand with us. Your support is a lifeline in times of crisis — and it’s a powerful, tangible reminder that survivors are not alone, that a compassionate community stands beside them, ready to support their journey every step of the way. 

Despite uncertain funding, ending human trafficking remains our North Star — and every donation fuels this mission. Will you take the next step with us by making a gift today?

Together, we can build a future free from exploitation and filled with hope.