Sex trafficking is happening right here in our backyard, and we are calling all men to take a stand against this evil in our society. Whether you lead in business, sports, at home, or in your faith community, you are invited to join the Men’s Advocacy Group’s ManKINDness Breakfast which will be held at Dallas Country Club on Monday, May 12.

Attendees will hear from Laila Mickelwait, CEO and Founder of the Justice Defense Fund and author of Takedown: Inside the Fight to Shut Down Pornhub for Child Abuse, Rape, and Sex Trafficking.

Register below to learn more about the unique role men can play in the fight against sex trafficking. You won’t want to miss this networking opportunity with men from all backgrounds and industries united in our mission to take a #StandForHer.

Join New Friends New Life on Tuesday, May 6th for our Spring Wine Tasting Event

6:30 PM- 8:30 PM

Event Chair: Maureen Gutierrez, MD

This fundraising event, hosted by our Circle of Friends (COF), will provide a chance for you to connect and learn more about how you can engage in the fight against sex trafficking as part of COF. Guests will enjoy delicious wines and chef-prepared bites in the Liberty Street Garden, which provides survivors of human trafficking a means to earn an income as they build a new life.

Purchase your Sponsorship and tickets today and invite a friend to join you!

What is the excursion?

Our Men's Advocacy Group sponsors an exclusive, guided educational charter bus tour discussing the reality of sex trafficking in Dallas. While riding through the city, guests will learn about cases of trafficking, and how it happens anywhere and everywhere, not only in areas that you might expect.

The program experience lasts approximately 2 hours. Instructions including bus pick up and drop off information will be provided once registration is complete.

New Friends New Life CEO, Bianca Davis and survivor leader Nikki Lockett will be speaking about human trafficking on Denton Black Film Festivals Social Justice Panel.

Human trafficking is the second largest criminal industry in the world. Here in the United States, Texas ranks second in the nation for highest number of trafficking victims, and Dallas ranks second in the state behind Houston. Panelists include our Community Partner, New Friends New Life and representative from media and law enforcement organizations to discuss and provide grass-roots solutions to help address human trafficking which spans virtually all zip codes, educational and social-economic demographics.

Liberty Street Garden will be selling fresh produce and holiday products at Saint Michael’s Holiday Market. This Holiday Market is one that you will not want to miss! Klyde Warren Park will host this event on Saturday, December 14, 10 AM until 2 PM. Come enjoy all of your favorite local food artisans, who will be there with great goodies for your table and to give as gifts. The park is beautifully decorated for the holidays; there’s a children’s park, festive holiday music, and Santa Paws—pet pictures with Santa.

Our Farmer’s Market at Liberty Street Garden is back! Join us Friday, October 11th, for a fresh start to your weekend. Enjoy a handpicked selection of organic vegetables and vibrant flowers. Every purchase you make directly supports the garden and fuels the life-changing programs at NFNL.

We invite you to attend New Friends New Life’s Stand for Her Luncheon. This much-anticipated event will celebrate New Friends New Life's milestones and mission and feature a conversation with Camila and Matthew McConaughey. This event will take place on Friday, September 20th, at The Omni Hotel Dallas.

This is a ticked event. to purchase sponsorship, please click here.

Friday, May 17, 2024, 7:30am - 9:00am

AT THE STATLER DALLAS | 1914 COMMERCE ST, DALLAS, TX 75201

For more information and to register, click here.

Tune in live to Verna’s Help Metroplex Buzz on Blog Talk Radion on Thursday, January 11 at 7 pm CST, for a conversation with NFNL’s CEO Bianca Davis who will be discussing the importance of January being recognized as National Human Trafficking Prevention and Awareness Month.

Listen Live Here: http://tobtr.com/12304249

Our Men's Advocacy Group sponsors an exclusive, guided educational charter bus tour discussing the reality of sex trafficking in Dallas. While riding through the city, guests will learn about cases of trafficking, and how it happens anywhere and everywhere, not only in areas that you might expect. Register here today!

We invite you to attend New Friends New Life’s Silver Jubilee Luncheon to experience the incredible full circle moments that define the agency’s mission to restore and empower sex trafficking survivors. Along with recognizing Honorary Co-Chairs Nancy Ann and Ray L. Hunt, Pat and Pete Schenkel, and Gail and Dr. Gerald Turner, and celebrating the 2023 ProtectHER Awardees, this year’s luncheon will also feature a powerful conversation with award-winning actor, producer, and organizer, Kerry Washington! Follow this link to purchase sponsorships and tickets.

NOT OUR CHILDREN. NOT OUR CITY.

Sex trafficking is happening right here in our backyard, and we are calling all men to take a stand against this evil in our society. Whether you lead in business, sports, at home or in your faith community, you are invited to join the Men’s Advocacy Group’s 6th Annual Men’s Breakfast which will be held at the Arts District Mansion on Tuesday, May 9.

Register below and come learn more about how you can change the conversation around trafficking and exploitation, and take a stand for the women and girls of New Friends New Life. You won’t want to miss this networking opportunity with men from all backgrounds and industries who are united in our mission to take a #StandForHer.

Our Men's Advocacy Group sponsors an exclusive, guided educational charter bus tour discussing the reality of sex trafficking in Dallas. While riding through the city, guests will learn about cases of trafficking, and how it happens anywhere and everywhere, not only in areas that you might expect.

The program experience lasts approximately 2 hours. Instructions including bus pick up and drop off information will be provided once registration is complete.

Join us on Wednesday, January 25th.

Register Here: https://www.newfriendsnewlife.org/bustour

Our partners at the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum are hosting a free event called The Golden Door, in acknowledgment of Human Trafficking Awareness Month.  Honor survivors by participating in this interactive community art project, and stop by the NFNL info booth.

Learn more here: Golden Doors to Freedom: Art for Social Change

January 11th, is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. Join us, along with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Blue Campaign in wearing blue in support of human trafficking survivors, by promoting awareness and education. Use the #WearBlueDay and #StandForHer hashtags to share your pics with us on socials!

Join in live for the Dallas County Commissioners Court HTAM resolution reading. This resolution is to recognize NFNL’s work in advocacy in the Dallas community and for its commitment to help victims of human trafficking.

Click on the link: https://dallascounty.civicweb.net/portal/ at 9:00 am on Tuesday morning to view this event live or watch the replay.

The 2023 Week of Prayer to End Human Trafficking is focused on preventing trafficking and exploitation and will run from Monday, 1/9 - Sunday, 1/15. GRACE will launch the week of prayer through a virtual interfaith event on January 9th at 7pm on Facebook. The event will include remarks from the First Lady and Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) Commissioner Stephanie Muth, prayer, and a panel discussion with faith leaders.

Texans can use the hashtag #TXPraysToEndHT on social media to share their support for the Week of Prayer to End Human Trafficking.

The Annual Luncheon is New Friends New Life's signature fundraising event benefiting the teen girls, women, and their children who rely on us for hope and healing as we work to restore and empower them on their new path in life. This year’s luncheon keynote speaker is JULIA ORMOND, an award-winning actress, executive producer, advocate, and founder. Among her best-known film work, Julia has starred in Legends of the Fall, Sabrina, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, and Che. On the small screen, Ormond received an Emmy® Award in 2010 for her role in the HBO movie Temple Grandin, and one as Executive Producer of Calling the Ghosts: A Story of Rape, War and Women. In 2012 was nominated for a second Emmy® for her recurring role on Mad Men. She can most recently be seen in her series regular role in The Walking Dead; World Beyond, and in the still-to-be-released Reminisce.

She was the first and former United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Goodwill Ambassador Against Trafficking and Slavery. Julia is the Founder of the non-profit ASSET Campaign which is the source of the global legislation the Transparency in Supply Chains Law that requires major businesses to publicly disclose their policies to prevent human trafficking and forced labor in product supply chains.

Join us and our 2022 Luncheon Co-Chairs, Katherine Wynne, Kristi Sherrill Hoyl, and her sister, Melissa Sherrill Martin along with our Honorary Chairs, Matrice Ellis-Kirk and Ambassador Ron Kirk.

Leaders from across the human trafficking spectrum come together to draw awareness about human trafficking, discuss those most likely to fall victim of traffickers and learn ways to support human trafficking victims.

Join live on January 20th at 11am at https://bit.ly/33aZHfT

Featuring:

Latoya Jackson, Human Rights Officer, City of Dallas

Jane Anderson, Attorney Advisor, Aequitas

Bianca Davis, CEO, New Friends New Life

Chris Graves, Associate Director, City of Houston

Matt Wright, Assistant Special Agent, Homeland Security Investigation

DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC. ARLINGTON ALUMNAE CHAPTER PRESENTS.

Stolen People, Stolen Dreams

SEX TRAFFICKING, SEXUAL VIOLENCE & VIOLENCE PREVENTION

JOIN VIA FACEBOOK LIVE - 6:30PM-8:30PM -FACEBOOK.COM/AATXDST

GUEST PANELISTS

Dr. Megan Pickens, LPC-Supervisor, CEO & Founder of Volition Collective Counseling, President Elect-TACES

Shayla Davis, Case Manager at New Friends New Life

Sonya Brooks, Director of Youth Prevention at Unbound North Texas

Jessica Sanchez, MSW ,MEd Assistant Director Relationship Violence, Sexual Assault Prevention & LGBTQ+ Program at University of Texas@Arlington