Submitted by Tharros Place
WHAT: Tharros Place, a nonprofit that provides residential services for survivors of human trafficking, will host a “Cocktails for Courage” Fundraiser to raise money for its residential facility opened in fall 2023. The facility is open 24/7 and staffed by trained and licensed professionals providing trauma-informed, client-centered care to girls ages 12 to 17.
WHERE: Cohen’s Retreat, 5715 Skidaway Road, Savannah, GA 31406
WHEN: Friday, Jan. 26, 2024
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: Tickets are $75 and include two drink tickets and hors d’oeuvres. There will also be live music and a silent auction. To purchase tickets, visit tharrosplace.com. If you would like to become a sponsor at the $350, $2,000, or $5,000 level, please visit give-usa.keela.co/cocktails-
Last year in Georgia, 494 minors with an average age of 14 were identified as victims of human trafficking. Chatham County ranks fourth in the state for the number of sex trafficking cases of minors. Tharros Place’s ultimate goal is to transform those girls from victims to young women brimming with confidence, self-respect, and courage.
The issue is of particular concern for Georgia Governor Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp, who created the Georgians for Refuge, Action, Compassion, and Education (GRACE) Commission to eliminate human trafficking as a threat to people in every corner of Georgia.
ABOUT THARROS PLACE:
Human trafficking – the exploitation of another person for sex, labor, or services – is a global threat. In the United States, there are 1.5 million human trafficking victims, most of whom are children. Savannah is no exception, due to its high poverty rate, international port, booming tourism industry, and the crossroads of Highway 95 and I-16.
Tharros Place, a 501(c)(3) that takes its name from the Greek word for courage, was created to fill a gap in services. In 2023, Tharros Place opened a 12-bed residential home to address underlying trauma and cultivate a culture of courage for girls ages 12 to 17.
For more information or to donate, visit tharrosplace.com.
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