Share the Love at MOD Pizza: 20% Supports REST
Feb
14
10:30 AM10:30

Share the Love at MOD Pizza: 20% Supports REST

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Share the love this Valentine’s Day and support survivors of sex trafficking. On February 14, MOD Pizza will donate 20% of your purchase to REST when you order from the participating location below.

How to Participate:

  • Order MOD Pizza (Feb. 14): Order online and use code MODGIVES20, or show the flyer/mention REST at checkout.

  • Spread the love: Invite friends, family, and coworkers to order too.

  • Share on social: Post your pizza (or your plan to participate) using #IWantREST #MODPizza #ValentinesDay and tag REST so we can share.

Participating Location:

  • Renton – 14210 SE Petrovitsky Rd.

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February H.O.P.E. for Service Providers
Feb
26
12:00 PM12:00

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

Join our virtual H.O.P.E. training on Thursday, Feb. 26, from 12:00 to 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.

LEARN MORE AND REGISTER HERE

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February H.O.P.E. for Community Members
Feb
26
6:00 PM18:00

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

Join our virtual H.O.P.E. training on Thursday, Feb. 26, from 6:00 to 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.

LEARN MORE AND REGISTER HERE

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March Caffeinated Conversations @ Woods Coffee
Mar
12
10:00 AM10:00

March Caffeinated Conversations @ Woods Coffee

Need a brew‑tiful start to your day? Join us at Woods Coffee meeting room, located at 625 116th Ave NE in Bellevue, on Thursday, Mar. 12, 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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February Caffeinated Conversations @ Woods Coffee
Feb
12
10:00 AM10:00

February Caffeinated Conversations @ Woods Coffee

Need a brew‑tiful start to your day? Join us at Woods Coffee meeting room, located at 625 116th Ave NE in Bellevue, on Thursday, Feb. 12, 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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February Volunteer Day
Feb
7
9:00 AM09:00

February Volunteer Day

Spend the morning serving with REST on Saturday, Feb. 7, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., where volunteers will prep items for our Art Spa classes by assembling and organizing supplies and preparing materials that support survivors and the team who walks alongside them. Come lend a hand, connect with fellow community members, and help create a more welcoming, restorative environment.

To participate, contact volunteer@iwantrest.org

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How Can I Partner To End Trafficking? Webinar
Jan
27
12:00 PM12:00

How Can I Partner To End Trafficking? Webinar

Join us for a free online webinar on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, from 12:00 to 12:30 p.m. We will explore practical ways to partner with survivors and take action to help end trafficking in our community.

You will hear from Josh Cuellar, Philanthropy Manager at REST, along with special guests and longtime REST supporters, Jenna and Caleb Butler, our 2025 Stronger Together Award recipients. Come ready to learn, get inspired, and discover meaningful ways to get involved.

If you cannot attend live, please still register and we will send you a link to the recording.

REGISTER HERE

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January H.O.P.E. for Community Members
Jan
22
6:00 PM18:00

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

Join our virtual H.O.P.E. training on Thursday, Jan. 22, from 6:00 to 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.

LEARN MORE AND REGISTER HERE

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January H.O.P.E. for Service Providers
Jan
22
12:00 PM12:00

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

Join our virtual H.O.P.E. training on Thursday, Jan. 22, from 12:00 to 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.

LEARN MORE AND REGISTER HERE

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REST’s 15 Years of Success in Supporting Survivors Webinar
Jan
20
12:00 PM12:00

REST’s 15 Years of Success in Supporting Survivors Webinar

For the past 15 years, REST has been honored to walk alongside survivors of sex trafficking on their journey toward freedom, safety, and hope. We have learned so much by partnering with survivors, and we are eager to share what we have learned with our community.

Join us for a free, online webinar on Tuesday, Jan. 20, from 12:00 to 12:30 p.m. as Yasminda Dorrough, Director of Survivor Services, and Josh Cuellar, Philanthropy Manager, reflect on REST’s journey and look ahead to ways we can expand our influence in 2026. See you there!

If you cannot attend live, please still register and we will send you a link to the recording.

REGISTER HERE

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MLK Day of Service 2026
Jan
17
8:00 AM08:00

MLK Day of Service 2026

Join us in honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy of service to others by supporting REST through a general cleaning and staff or client care project. On Saturday, Jan. 17, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., we’ll come together to refresh and care for our space, helping create a more welcoming, restorative environment for survivors and the team who supports them. Volunteer tasks may include light cleaning, organizing, tidying common areas, and preparing simple care items for staff or clients. Come lend a hand, connect with fellow community members, and make this MLK Day truly meaningful through service and care.

To participate, contact volunteer@iwantrest.org

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Dispelling Myths About Trafficking Webinar
Jan
13
12:00 PM12:00

Dispelling Myths About Trafficking Webinar

Join us for a free, online webinar for Human Trafficking Prevention Month on Tuesday, Jan. 13, from 12:00 to 12:30 p.m. You will hear from Josh Cuellar, Philanthropy Manager at REST, as we address common misconceptions about human trafficking to build a clearer understanding of what trafficking is, what it is not, and how to respond with awareness and care.

We will close with time for Q and A, so come with your curiosity and questions. If you cannot attend live, please still register and we will send you a link to the recording.

REGISTER HERE

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January Caffeinated Conversations @ Woods Coffee
Jan
8
10:00 AM10:00

January Caffeinated Conversations @ Woods Coffee

Need a brew‑tiful start to your day? Join us at Woods Coffee meeting room, located at 625 116th Ave NE in Bellevue, on Thursday, Jan. 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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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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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.

Give Now

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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.

View REST Giving Tree List

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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