FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 19, 2024 |
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NJ Freedom Awards Recipients Announced by Anti-Trafficking Organization who will be Honored at the NJ Freedom Gala
The New Jersey Coalition Against Human Trafficking (NJCAHT) is delighted to announce the recipients of the 2024 NJ Freedom Awards, who will be honored at the NJ Freedom Gala hosted at the Bridgewater Manor on May 14.
The NJ Freedom Awards recognize the compassion, courage, impact and reach of individuals and organizations to prevent human trafficking in New Jersey and help those affected by it.
This year’s NJ Freedom Award recipients are:
- John-Michael Lander: Survivor, author, speaker, and consultant
- Takeisha Stewart: Community leader, internet talk show host, and co-founder of Forever Girls, Inc.
- Prosecutor William Reynolds: Atlantic County prosecutor
The NJ Freedom Gala is a celebration of the survivor-inclusive NJCAHT, and all funds raised go to continue its work to include survivors in developing curriculum for schools, raising awareness in professions such as healthcare and banking, and advocating for effective policies to help end trafficking in New Jersey. The Gala would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors:
- Presenting Sponsor: Focus for Health Foundation
- Platinum Sponsor: Bristol Myers Squibb
- Gold Sponsor: Atlantic Health Systems
- Silver Sponsors: Kate Lee, Melissa Tasse
- Bronze Sponsors: St. Joseph’s Health, The Merrill G. and Emita E Hastings Foundation, Patti Pfeiffer, Louise Murray, Ph.D., MSW
- Photo Booth Sponsor: Cathy Kut
About the New Jersey Coalition Against Human Trafficking
The New Jersey Coalition Against Human Trafficking (NJCAHT) is a volunteer-run 501c3 nonprofit founded in 2011 that coordinates statewide community efforts to end sex and labor trafficking in New Jersey. Comprising over 150 volunteers and more than 200 affiliates including nonprofits, faith-based organizations, academics, law enforcement, and direct service providers it works to empower communities with the knowledge of what human trafficking is, how to prevent it, and how to support those affected by it. For more information go to: www.safernj.org