We’re grateful for your ongoing support of VAST and our mission. Due to recent leadership changes, staffing, and realigning with our mission and vision the Board of Directors has made the decision to pause the drop-in center and 24/7 helpline effective September 22nd, 2023. Additionally, we have cancelled this year's Voices fundraiser event. During this stage of transformation, we will focus on reevaluating our mission and vision moving forward. VAST will continue to offer training on human trafficking and trauma-informed care during this period of transition. We can still be contacted at info@thevast.org and (484) 560-6836. Thank you to our staff, volunteers, and community partners for all of the support during this time. In seeking services for survivors, we encourage community partners to utilize the following resources: National Trafficking Hotline Number (888) 373-7888 or text: befree Crime Victims Council 24 hour hotline (610) 437-6611 (crime and sexual assault) Bloom for Women (484) 268-8581 (residential program, adult female survivors) Thrive (610) 691-1200 (Valley Youth House residential program, female survivors age 14-21) Ripple Community Center (484) 240-1231 Turning Point of the Lehigh Valley 24 hour hotline (610) 437-3369 (domestic abuse) 911 police emergencies We will continue to keep you updated through our newsletter, on our progress as we move forward. We know that as a Board, the stewardship of VAST is our primary purpose. We will continue to look at our impact and make decisions that are in alignment with our mission. Sincerely, Deb Stellato, on behalf of the VAST Board of Directors (fb)

This Feature Friday we would like to, once again, feature our incredible friends at Joyful Giving!! They consistently collect and provide hygiene kits to many in the community, we have been honored to receive probably thousands of these over the years!!! Thank you so so much Joyful Giving you are incredible and we are grateful for and to you!!!! (fb)