An extraordinary evening of generosity, reflection, and hope for the future.
On Thursday, Oct. 8, Meydenbauer Center was filled with people united by a shared purpose: honoring REST's 15-year journey and shaping the future with survivors. At A Night of REST, that collective commitment turned into an incredible $600,000 raised to support safety, healing, and stability for survivors of sex trafficking!
But the evening was about more than a fundraising milestone. It was a reflection of 15 years of relationships, resilience, and restoration, and a powerful reminder of what's possible when a community comes together.
Whether you were there to experience it firsthand or cheered us on from afar, here's a look at what made this year's A Night of REST so meaningful.
Honoring Our Journey
For 15 years, REST has walked alongside survivors of sex trafficking, providing individualized support rooted in dignity, trust, and survivor choice.
This year's gathering honored the people, partnerships, and experiences that have shaped REST's work over the years. It also reinforced an important truth: meaningful progress isn't measured by milestones alone, but by the opportunities created for survivors to pursue their own goals and futures.
Turning Generosity Into Impact
The $600,000 raised will help sustain REST's survivor-centered services, including emergency shelter, advocacy, and ongoing support.
This generosity comes at an especially meaningful time as REST expands its shelter capacity from seven to twelve beds. Our new RESToration Transition Center adds three transitional beds and two safety beds, increasing our ability to provide immediate refuge and support survivors as they take their next steps.
Because sometimes, the difference between having nowhere to go and having a safe place to turn can be life-changing.
Made Possible by Our Community
We are deeply grateful to everyone who attended, donated, volunteered, sponsored, or supported A Night of REST.
A special thank you to our event partners:
Grace/Presenting Sponsor: Anchor Point Foundation
Solace Sponsors: Encounter Church, Evercore, Morgan Stanley, and Vaital AI
Joy Sponsors: Ensemble, JPMorgan, Placements.io, and Uber Seattle
Event Underwriter: Ryan Swanson & Cleveland
Your generosity and partnership strengthen REST's ability to respond to survivors' needs with compassion, flexibility, and individualized support.
Shaping the Future With Survivors
As we look toward the future, our commitment remains rooted in listening to survivors, honoring their choices, and expanding access to the resources and opportunities they identify as essential to their lives.
The success of A Night of REST helps make that commitment possible, but the work doesn't end when the evening does.
Couldn't attend? You can still help shape what's possible.
Your gift helps REST continue providing safety, advocacy, and ongoing support for survivors of sex trafficking.
Make a Gift to REST
$600,000 raised. Fifteen years honored. A future shaped with survivors.
Thank you for being part of our journey and helping make that future possible.