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Community HERoes Among Us: Susanna Southworth, ...

Susanna Southworth, PhD, JD of Restore the Child, PLLC shares how she leads with empowerment while advocating for survivors of sex trafficking and child sexual abuse material. Through litigation, she helps survivors pursue restitution and civil judgments as part of their healing journey and supports survivor centered organizations like CHILD USA and Rotary International. Susanna also reflects on the mindset that guides her work, “Find the joy in learning,” and the inspiration she draws from retired State Supreme Court Justice Faith Ireland, a legal scholar and mentor to other women.

Community HERoes Among Us: Susanna Southworth, PhD, JD
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Community HERoes Among Us: Megan Fouty

Megan Fouty of Tin Can shares how she leads with authenticity and creates pathways for emerging women leaders through mentorship and connection. Overseeing legal and people functions at a Seattle technology start-up, Megan stays connected with mentees, speaks at law schools on building networks of support, and wrote The Art of Networking to help underrepresented leaders strengthen their network and brand. Explore the full spotlight to hear Megan’s leadership approach and advice for the next generation of leaders.

Community HERoes Among Us: Megan Fouty
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Community HERoes Among Us: Dr. Jenna Butler

Dr. Jenna Butler, an applied research scientist at Microsoft, shares what it means to lead with joy, clear boundaries, and authenticity while raising a family and building a career. She reflects on modeling family first leadership for emerging women, why “No is a complete sentence,” and the lasting influence of her mother’s legacy. Read Jenna’s advice on navigating a rapidly changing world and staying grounded in what matters most.

Community HERoes Among Us: Dr. Jenna Butler
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Community HERoes Among Us: Doris O'Neal

Doris O’Neal, Director of Gender-Based Violence Specialized Services at YWCA Seattle, shares how she leads with courage, adaptability, and purpose while overseeing a team of 14 advocates. She opens up about mentorship, the Audre Lorde quote that keeps her from choosing silence, and the moment she had to pivot quickly when critical funding was reduced. Read the lessons she’s passing on, the women who inspire her, and the advice she offers to every woman stepping into leadership.

Community HERoes Among Us: Doris O'Neal
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A Giving Slam Dunk: Turn One Gift Into Two With ...

Every so often, a gift to REST does not come in once, it comes in twice, with the same donor, the same amount, and double the impact. That is the power of matching gifts, and it may be the easiest way to multiply support for survivors of sex trafficking without giving a dollar more. In this blog, you will learn how matching gifts work, see true to life stories from REST donors, and get a simple step by step to check your employer’s program and submit a match in minutes. Even if your workplace does not offer one, you can still help unlock a match through your network.

A Giving Slam Dunk: Turn One Gift Into Two With a Match

Creating Space for Joy and Healing

Creating Space for Joy and Healing

December at REST was filled with moments of connection, creativity, and hope. From a Winter Wonderland Open Mic Night where guests shared music and stories, to Holiday Spirit Week activities and a caroling visit that brought joy to seniors in memory care, this season reminded us how powerful community can be. We also celebrated making Christmas morning special for shelter guests and honored our team with quarterly Value Awards. Read the full recap and see what hope in action looked like all month.

January is National Slavery & Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month (and What You Can Do)

January is National Slavery & Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month (and What You Can Do)

January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month, a time to learn the realities of trafficking, challenge common myths, and take practical steps that make exploitation harder to hide and easier to interrupt. This year’s theme, Stronger Connections. Stronger Futures., reminds us that prevention often starts with something we can all help create: safe, consistent connection. Learn what trafficking really looks like, why awareness matters, how REST supports survivors, and simple ways you can take action.

Because of You, Over 650 Survivors Found Support

Because of You, Over 650 Survivors Found Support

Because of supporters like you, REST provided freedom, safety, and hope to 656 survivors in Seattle and King County this year. Our new Impact Report shares what you made possible, from safe shelter and housing support to outreach, advocacy, and mental health care. As we close the year, we are also inviting our community to help meet the ongoing need through our Small Gifts. Big Hope. campaign.

Thank You for Giving Fiercely!

Thank You for Giving Fiercely!

A Night of REST has raised $450,000 so far, and we are just $50,000 away from our $500,000 goal. Thank you for giving fiercely and standing with survivors. If you can help us close the gap this week, your gift will expand pathways to freedom, safety, and hope and help provide restful nights and spark new dreams.

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