Andrea Mittman-Thomas, Friend of Polaris · [email protected]

December 9, 2025 at 2:07 PM

My story continues — from survivor to social worker and beyond

Strengthen support for survivor-centered services Dear John, I want to share more about my journey — not just as a survivor of human trafficking, but as a social worker serving people who face many of the same barriers I once did. Since getting the supp…

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  Megan Lundstrom, Polaris · [email protected]

December 2, 2025 at 8:08 PM

Triple your impact this Giving Tuesday

Dear John, This fall, we’ve shared stories of survivors rebuilding their lives with help from trusted partners in their communities. Each story shows us what true freedom requires — and how essential it is that survivors can reach the services they nee…

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  Andrea Mittman-Thomas, Friend of Polaris · [email protected]

December 2, 2025 at 2:42 PM

Help survivors like me rebuild their lives — your gift is TRIPLED

Your Giving Tuesday gift goes 3x further for survivors Dear John, Escaping human trafficking was only the beginning. What survivors like me want you to know is the real work is in the rebuilding. For years, my life was not my own. Every decision felt l…

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  Megan Lundstrom, Polaris · [email protected]

November 28, 2025 at 3:30 PM

You sparked something BIG — thank you!

Because of you, every $1 now becomes $3. Dear John, You did it — and then you went even further. I’m thrilled to share that this community didn’t just meet the match… you exceeded it. Your generosity over the last several weeks did more than close a ga…

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  The Polaris Team · [email protected]

November 27, 2025 at 2:37 PM

Thank you 💙

You help the stars align for survivors of human trafficking. Dear John, For people facing sex and labor trafficking, safety depends on strong, trusted systems of support. Your generosity helps build those systems — creating real pathways to safety and s…

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  Megan Lundstrom, Polaris · [email protected]

November 26, 2025 at 2:07 PM

Fwd: Sharing my story — so human trafficking survivors get support

ICYMI: Your gift is doubled through tomorrow. Dear John, In case you missed Rafael’s message, I wanted to make sure you saw it — especially because our Thanksgiving match ends tomorrow. ​​​​ Rafael’s story is one reminder of how complicated it can be for survivors …

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  Rafael Campiz, Friend of Polaris · [email protected]

November 24, 2025 at 4:44 PM

Sharing my story — so human trafficking survivors get support

Double your impact through Thanksgiving. Dear John, No one knew I’d been trafficked — including me.  It took me a year and a half to realize I’d experienced labor trafficking. During that time, I couldn’t communicate what I’d gone through or what I nee…

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  The Polaris Team · [email protected]

November 20, 2025 at 5:01 PM

November updates: survivor stories, policy wins, and your impact

Polaris Newsletter Template We’re more than 70% of the way to meeting the November challenge!   The Polaris Post Dear John,  As we move through the final stret…

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  Keyana Wheatley, Friend of Polaris · [email protected]

November 17, 2025 at 6:24 PM

Empowering survivors on our journeys

Your gift goes twice as far through November 27. Dear John, When I got out of prison, I was supposed to be free.  But because I had been entangled in the legal system alongside my trafficker, I had a criminal record that kept me from getting a job and …

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  Megan Lundstrom, Polaris · [email protected]

November 12, 2025 at 2:06 PM

Fwd: Join me on the journey to freedom

When trafficking survivors find help they can trust, it can change everything. Hi John, I wanted to make sure you saw Emily's email below.  Her story reminds us why survivor voices are so vital — and why Polaris is working every day to keep those connections stron…

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  Emily Sanders, Friend of Polaris · [email protected]

November 6, 2025 at 2:09 PM

Join me on the journey to freedom

Double your impact for survivors today. Dear John, When my trafficker abandoned me eight and a half months pregnant, I was left alone on the street.  I had tried to get help before, but this time someone stepped in — a hospital social worker found me a …

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  Megan Lundstrom, Polaris · [email protected]

October 28, 2025 at 1:09 PM

Support for human trafficking survivors is being cut – will you help?

Double your impact. Build and protect the future survivors asked us to create. Dear John, Twenty-five years ago today, the United States made a promise to take human trafficking seriously.  When the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) was signed …

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  The Polaris Team · [email protected]

October 7, 2025 at 3:59 PM

Survivors asked for more. So we built it.

Polaris is following the money and protecting survivors along the way. Dear John, For nearly two decades, Polaris helped operate a trusted national lifeline for trafficking victims and survivors — ​an effort sparked by a powerful request from a survivor…

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  The Polaris Team · [email protected]

September 29, 2025 at 1:03 PM

John, here's your Polaris Post

Polaris Newsletter Template See what's new at Polaris   The Polaris Post Dear John,  As we shared earlier this week, Polaris will be transitioning the operation…

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  Megan Lundstrom and Jean Gilbert, Polaris · [email protected]

September 22, 2025 at 5:49 PM

Our next chapter in the fight against trafficking

Dear John, Today, we are writing to share important news with you directly: After nearly two decades of operating the National Human Trafficking Hotline, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded the next cooperative agreement t…

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  Megan Lundstrom, Polaris · [email protected]

September 15, 2025 at 5:14 PM

ADVOCACY UPDATE: Trafficking Survivors Relief Act moves forward

Your partnership helped pave the way! Dear John, Recent headlines have reignited public attention around human trafficking, and with the help of Polaris supporters and anti-trafficking advocates, we have an encouraging milestone to share: The Traffickin…

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  The Polaris Team · [email protected]

August 28, 2025 at 8:43 PM

This is what real change looks like

Thank you for answering the call, together. John, In the fight against human trafficking, the most powerful change often begins quietly — with someone reaching out, unsure of what comes next.  Thanks to the support of people like you, victims and …

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  The Polaris Team · [email protected]

August 21, 2025 at 1:05 PM

71% of our referrals led to investigations

Behind that number is a system you helped build: survivor-centered and smart.! John, When someone reaches out to the National Human Trafficking Hotline, their story doesn’t disappear into a void. It becomes part of a coordinated response — one shap…

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  The Polaris Team · [email protected]

July 31, 2025 at 1:05 PM

John, here's your Polaris Post

Polaris Newsletter Template   The Polaris Post Dear John,  Thinking of you with gratitude this summer! This week, we joined others across the globe in honoring Wor…

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  Megan Lundstrom, Polaris · [email protected]

July 30, 2025 at 1:12 PM

When leaving is dangerous, planning saves lives

Your support helped her plan her next move — safely. Dear John, Every time someone reaches out to the National Human Trafficking Hotline, it’s a courageous act. But it’s not always a cry for rescue. Often, it’s someone trying to make the safest choice i…

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  Megan Lundstrom, Polaris · [email protected]

July 3, 2025 at 1:09 PM

Final hours: Don’t miss your chance to help

The challenge ends tonight — don’t miss it Dear John, This is it: the final hours of our $50,000 challenge from Polaris partner IHG Hotels & Resorts. Your gift right now can help us unlock the full match — doubling your impact for survivors who nee…

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  Megan Lundstrom, Polaris · [email protected]

July 2, 2025 at 1:07 PM

Last 24 hours to make your gift count twice

You can help meet the match — before time runs out Dear John, We’re in the final stretch: only 24 hours remain to match the $50,000 donation from Polaris partner IHG Hotels & Resorts. Your gift today will help Polaris answer more calls, provide mor…

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  Megan Lundstrom, Polaris · [email protected]

June 30, 2025 at 1:15 PM

Just 72 hours to double your impact

Time is running out to answer the call Dear John, There are just 72 hours left to double your impact and help us match the $50,000 donation from IHG Hotels & Resorts. Every dollar you give helps Polaris answer more calls to the National Human Traffi…

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  Megan Lundstrom, Polaris · [email protected]

June 25, 2025 at 1:15 PM

Help us unlock $50,000 for survivors

Your gift helps survivors lead the way forward. Dear John, Because of you, Polaris isn’t just responding to trafficking — we’re helping survivors reclaim their voices and lead the movement for change. One participant in our Resilience Fund shared: …

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  Megan Lundstrom, Polaris · [email protected]

June 17, 2025 at 1:09 PM

Your gift can go twice as far today

Survivors deserve the freedom to say no — and yes Dear John, When survivors of trafficking gain financial stability, they gain something priceless: the freedom to choose. As one Polaris Resilience Fund participant shared: “I got to say no to jobs t…

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