Small Gifts. Big Hope.
Dec
1
to Dec 31

Small Gifts. Big Hope.

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As a new year begins, many survivors are ready to take their next steps toward safety and stability, and your support helps provide restful nights, trauma informed care, and opportunities to dream again so they can rebuild their lives with hope and dignity.

Survivors of sex trafficking deserve nights of safety and days filled with possibility. At REST, your gift helps create spaces of rest, counseling, and community so people can begin to dream again. Even a small gift can grow into big hope for someone who is rebuilding a life.

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Volunteer/Gift Wrapping Day
Dec
13
8:00 AM08:00

Volunteer/Gift Wrapping Day

Gift Wrapping Squad, assemble! Unleash your wrapping superpowers at our volunteer/gift wrapping day for emergency shelter guests on Saturday, Dec. 13, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., and help us make presents look 'sleigh'-mazing. Join us for a festive morning of laughter, wrapping, and holiday cheer. Let's wrap up joy together!

To participate, contact volunteer@iwantrest.org.

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December Caffeinated Conversations
Dec
8
11:00 AM11:00

December Caffeinated Conversations

Need a brew‑tiful start to your day? Join us at Pilgrim Coffeehouse, located at 10002 Aurora Ave N #22 in Seattle, on Monday, Dec. 8, anytime between 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. for a casual drop-in event. Let’s pour over the realities of sex trafficking in our communities, REST’s work to expand pathways to freedom, safety, and hope for survivors, and how you can get involved. Come sip, chat, and latte us work together to brew positive change!

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REST Giving Tree 2025
Dec
1
to Dec 17

REST Giving Tree 2025

Our REST Giving Tree is happening now through Wednesday, Dec. 17. This year, you can choose a REST client (or their child) from our wish list, do some cheery holiday shopping, and purchase one or more of the items they have requested.

Please deliver all gifts to REST: wrapped gifts labeled with the client number by Wednesday, Dec. 17.

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Questions, contact jcuellar@iwantrest.org.

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November H.O.P.E. for Community Members
Nov
13
6:00 PM18:00

November H.O.P.E. for Community Members

Join our virtual H.O.P.E. training on Thursday, Nov. 13, from 6:00–7:30 p.m. to learn about sex trafficking and explore volunteer opportunities with REST. In this session, you’ll gain a clear understanding of trafficking dynamics, learn prevention strategies, and leave with tools to educate others and advocate for supportive policies.

Open to: Community members, educators, and volunteers.

For professionals (social workers, healthcare providers, counselors, etc.), please sign up for our H.O.P.E. for Service Providers.

REGISTER HERE

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November H.O.P.E. for Service Providers
Nov
13
12:00 PM12:00

November H.O.P.E. for Service Providers

Join our virtual H.O.P.E. training on Thursday, Nov. 13, from 12:00–1:30 p.m. to equip yourself to address and prevent human trafficking. Enhance your ability to recognize trafficking, support survivors, and drive systemic change. Gain insights on: sex trafficking dynamics, trauma-informed care, risk assessment, engagement strategies, and collaboration.

Open to: Social workers, healthcare professionals, counselors, case managers, shelter staff, legal advocates, and others working with vulnerable populations.

For community members, educators, and volunteers, please please sign up for our H.O.P.E. for Community Members.

REGISTER HERE

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November Caffeinated Conversations
Nov
6
12:00 PM12:00

November Caffeinated Conversations

Perk up your afternoon with coffee and conversation on Thursday, Nov. 6! Join us at Little Oddfellows, located at 1521 10th Ave in Seattle, anytime from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. for a casual drop-in event. Let’s pour over the realities of sex trafficking in our communities, REST’s work to expand pathways to freedom, safety, and hope for survivors, and how you can get involved. Come sip, chat, and latte us work together to brew positive change!

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September H.O.P.E. for Community Members
Sep
18
6:00 PM18:00

September H.O.P.E. for Community Members

Join our virtual H.O.P.E. training on Thursday, Sept. 18, from 6:00–7:30 p.m. to learn about sex trafficking and explore volunteer opportunities with REST. In this session, you’ll gain a clear understanding of trafficking dynamics, learn prevention strategies, and leave with tools to educate others and advocate for supportive policies.

Open to: Community members, educators, and volunteers.

For professionals (social workers, healthcare providers, counselors, etc.), please sign up for our H.O.P.E. for Service Providers.

REGISTER HERE

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September H.O.P.E. for Service Providers
Sep
18
12:00 PM12:00

September H.O.P.E. for Service Providers

Join our virtual H.O.P.E. training on Thursday, Sept. 18, from 12:00–1:30 p.m. to equip yourself to address and prevent human trafficking. Enhance your ability to recognize trafficking, support survivors, and drive systemic change. Gain insights on: sex trafficking dynamics, trauma-informed care, risk assessment, engagement strategies, and collaboration.

Open to: Social workers, healthcare professionals, counselors, case managers, shelter staff, legal advocates, and others working with vulnerable populations.

For community members, educators, and volunteers, please please sign up for our H.O.P.E. for Community Members.

REGISTER HERE

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September Caffeinated Conversations
Sep
16
12:00 PM12:00

September Caffeinated Conversations

Perk up your afternoon with coffee and conversation on Tuesday, Sept. 16! Join us at Third Place Commons, located at 17171 Bothell Way NE in Lake Forest Park, anytime from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for a casual drop-in event. Let’s pour over the realities of sex trafficking in our communities, REST’s work to expand pathways to freedom, safety, and hope for survivors, and how you can get involved. Come sip, chat, and latte us work together to brew positive change!

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August Volunteer Day
Aug
15
10:00 AM10:00

August Volunteer Day

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We need your help with an upcoming volunteer opportunity! On Friday Aug. 15, from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m., we partner with USI volunteers for a TBD volunteer activity to support our space and services. We’re still working out the details, but we’d love for you to save the date and check back soon for updates. Whether you can stay for the full time or just drop by for a bit, your support helps create a welcoming, supportive space for survivors. Thank you for being part of this work—we look forward to sharing more details with you soon!

To sign up, contact volunteer@iwantrest.com

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H.O.P.E. for Community Members
Aug
7
6:00 PM18:00

H.O.P.E. for Community Members

Join our H.O.P.E. training to learn about sex trafficking and explore volunteering opportunities with REST. In this training you will gain a comprehensive understanding of the realities of sex trafficking, learn prevention strategies, and knowledge to educate others and advocate for supportive policies.

Open to: Community members, educators, and volunteers.

For professionals (social workers, healthcare providers, counselors, etc.), please sign up for our H.O.P.E. for Service Providers.

REGISTER HERE

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H.O.P.E. for Service Providers
Aug
7
12:00 PM12:00

H.O.P.E. for Service Providers

Join our virtual H.O.P.E. training to equip yourself to address and prevent human trafficking. Enhance your ability to recognize trafficking, support survivors, and drive systemic change. Gain insights on: sex trafficking dynamics, trauma-informed care, risk assessment, engagement strategies, and collaboration.

Open to: Social workers, healthcare professionals, counselors, case managers, shelter staff, legal advocates, and others working with vulnerable populations.

For community members, educators, and volunteers, please please sign up for our H.O.P.E. for Community Members.

REGISTER HERE

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July Volunteer Day
Jul
26
10:00 AM10:00

July Volunteer Day

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  • Google Calendar ICS

We need your help with an upcoming volunteer opportunity! On Saturday, July 26, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., we’ll be hosting a TBD volunteer activity to support our space and services. We’re still working out the details, but we’d love for you to save the date and check back soon for updates. Whether you can stay for the full time or just drop by for a bit, your support helps create a welcoming, supportive space for survivors. Thank you for being part of this work—we look forward to sharing more details with you soon!

To sign up, contact volunteer@iwantrest.com

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June Caffeinated Conversations
Jun
17
10:30 AM10:30

June Caffeinated Conversations

  • Grand Central Bakery in Wallingford (map)
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Need a brew‑tiful start to your day? Join us at Grand Central Bakery in Wallingford on Tuesday, June 17, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at 1607 N. 45th St., Seattle. Come learn about sex trafficking, REST’s mission, and how we support victims and survivors. Let’s stir up positive change together—one cup at a time!

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Encounter Church Presentation
Jun
8
11:00 AM11:00

Encounter Church Presentation

We’re honored to share at Encounter Church located at 3200 78th Ave SE, Mercer Island, during both the 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. services on Sunday, June 8. Our Engagement Coordinator Josh Cuellar will introduce the mission of REST and provide an overview of sex trafficking in our region. You’ll learn who we are, what we do, and how you can be part of the solution to bring freedom, safety, and hope to victims and survivors in our community.

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Encounter Church Presentation
Jun
8
9:00 AM09:00

Encounter Church Presentation

We’re honored to share at Encounter Church located at 3200 78th Ave SE, Mercer Island, during both the 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. services on Sunday, June 8. Our Engagement Coordinator Josh Cuellar will introduce the mission of REST and provide an overview of sex trafficking in our region. You’ll learn who we are, what we do, and how you can be part of the solution to bring freedom, safety, and hope to victims and survivors in our community.

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Learning Session on the Church's Response to Human Trafficking
Jun
4
6:00 PM18:00

Learning Session on the Church's Response to Human Trafficking

Join us on Wednesday, June 4, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. for a free Zoom session featuring our Engagement Coordinator Josh Cuellar, who will unpack the realities of sex trafficking in the Seattle area—insights that mirror patterns across North America—and share a survivor’s story, practical prevention steps for churches and neighborhoods, and ways you can educate others and advocate for policy change that protects and empowers victims and survivors. 

REGISTER HERE

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May Volunteer Day
May
31
9:30 AM09:30

May Volunteer Day

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  • Google Calendar ICS

We need your help with an upcoming volunteer opportunity! On Saturday, May 31, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., we’ll be hosting a TBD volunteer activity to support our space and services. We’re still working out the details, but we’d love for you to save the date and check back soon for updates. Whether you can stay for the full time or just drop by for a bit, your support helps create a welcoming, supportive space for survivors. Thank you for being part of this work—we look forward to sharing more details with you soon!

To sign up, contact volunteer@iwantrest.com

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May Caffeinated Conversations
May
29
12:00 PM12:00

May Caffeinated Conversations

Perk up your afternoon with coffee and conversation on Thursday, May 29! Join us at Pilgrim Coffeehouse, located at 10002 Aurora Ave N #22 in Seattle, anytime from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. for a casual drop-in event. Let’s pour over the realities of sex trafficking in our communities, REST’s work to expand pathways to freedom, safety, and hope for survivors, and how you can get involved. Come sip, chat, and latte us work together to brew positive change!

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