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Yesterday was International Women's Day and so we want to celebrate the women who make the work of Thrive possible.

From the women on our team who lead with compassion and determination, to the volunteers, advocates, and supporters who stand up for women and girls every day—your commitment creates real change.

We also honor the strength and resilience of the survivors we serve. Through prevention education and wrap-around care, Thrive walks alongside survivors as they heal, grow, and pursue the futures they deserve.

#THRIVENewEngland #internationalwomensday2026 #EndExploitation #THISISHOWITHRIVE

Yesterday was International Women's Day and so we want to celebrate the women who make the work of Thrive possible.

From the women on our team who lead with compassion and determination, to the volunteers, advocates, and supporters who stand up for women and girls every day—your commitment creates real change.

We also honor the strength and resilience of the survivors we serve. Through prevention education and wrap-around care, Thrive walks alongside survivors as they heal, grow, and pursue the futures they deserve.

#THRIVENewEngland #internationalwomensday2026 #EndExploitation #THISISHOWITHRIVE

Grab your friends, family, and coworkers and fill your table for one of the most fun nights of the year!

Join us for Thrive’s Annual Auction on April 11 from 5–8 PM at Foster’s in York for an unforgettable evening.

It’s the perfect night out with a purpose.

Come for the fun. Stay for the impact.

www.thrivenewengland.org/events

#THRIVENewEngland #EndExploitation #SupportSurvivors #everythingwedoisprevention

Grab your friends, family, and coworkers and fill your table for one of the most fun nights of the year!

Join us for Thrive’s Annual Auction on April 11 from 5–8 PM at Foster’s in York for an unforgettable evening.

It’s the perfect night out with a purpose.

Come for the fun. Stay for the impact.

www.thrivenewengland.org/events

#THRIVENewEngland #EndExploitation #SupportSurvivors #everythingwedoisprevention

Thrive’s Annual Auction is almost here — and you don’t want to miss it.

✨ Incredible auction items
😂 A hilarious emcee
🍽️ Delicious food
💙 Powerful stories and real impact

Come for the fun. Stay for the impact.

Grab your tickets now and join us for an unforgettable night that truly changes lives.

www.thrivenewengland.org/auction

#THRIVENewEngland #EndExploitation #THISISHOWITHRIVE #everythingwedoisprevention

Thrive’s Annual Auction is almost here — and you don’t want to miss it.

✨ Incredible auction items
😂 A hilarious emcee
🍽️ Delicious food
💙 Powerful stories and real impact

Come for the fun. Stay for the impact.

Grab your tickets now and join us for an unforgettable night that truly changes lives.

www.thrivenewengland.org/auction

#THRIVENewEngland #EndExploitation #THISISHOWITHRIVE #everythingwedoisprevention

Ending exploitation and trafficking takes all of us.

Young people finding their voice.
Seniors sharing their wisdom.
Every generation choosing to stand for dignity and safety.

Through the collaboration between In Their Shoes and Sunrise Senior Living, we’re seeing what’s possible when generations unite around a shared purpose.

Young, young at heart, and everyone in between — everyone has a role in building a safer community.

#THRIVENewEngland #EndExploitation #THISISHOWITHRIVE #SunriseSeniorLiving

Ending exploitation and trafficking takes all of us.

Young people finding their voice.
Seniors sharing their wisdom.
Every generation choosing to stand for dignity and safety.

Through the collaboration between In Their Shoes and Sunrise Senior Living, we’re seeing what’s possible when generations unite around a shared purpose.

Young, young at heart, and everyone in between — everyone has a role in building a safer community.

#THRIVENewEngland #EndExploitation #THISISHOWITHRIVE #SunriseSeniorLiving

Thrive is more than a mission. It’s people.

It’s a board of directors who don’t just lend their names — they lend their voices. They advocate in rooms where decisions are made, champion survivor-informed policy, steward resources with integrity, and ensure our work stays focused, ethical, and impactful. Their leadership creates a foundation strong enough for healing to happen.

It’s volunteers who step into classrooms, community groups, and conversations ready to educate. They give their time to raise awareness, share prevention strategies, and help others recognize the signs of exploitation. Every presentation, every event, every table staffed at a community gathering extends our reach and strengthens prevention.

It’s survivor-mentors who walk alongside others with courage and compassion. They lead from lived experience, offering guidance, accountability, and hope. Through mentorship, healing journals, and shared understanding, they remind survivors that they are not alone — and that their stories hold power.

And it’s an executive director whose passion fuels the work every single day. Vision-driven and deeply committed, she connects partners, supports survivors, equips mentors, and continually pushes the organization forward with both heart and strategy. Her leadership keeps Thrive moving — grounded in purpose and propelled by hope.

Together, these people are Thrive.

Advocates. Educators. Leaders. Survivors. Visionaries.

This is what it looks like when a community comes together to ensure survivors don’t just survive — they thrive.

#thisishowithrive #thrivenewengland #endexploitation #supportsurvivors

Thrive is more than a mission. It’s people.

It’s a board of directors who don’t just lend their names — they lend their voices. They advocate in rooms where decisions are made, champion survivor-informed policy, steward resources with integrity, and ensure our work stays focused, ethical, and impactful. Their leadership creates a foundation strong enough for healing to happen.

It’s volunteers who step into classrooms, community groups, and conversations ready to educate. They give their time to raise awareness, share prevention strategies, and help others recognize the signs of exploitation. Every presentation, every event, every table staffed at a community gathering extends our reach and strengthens prevention.

It’s survivor-mentors who walk alongside others with courage and compassion. They lead from lived experience, offering guidance, accountability, and hope. Through mentorship, healing journals, and shared understanding, they remind survivors that they are not alone — and that their stories hold power.

And it’s an executive director whose passion fuels the work every single day. Vision-driven and deeply committed, she connects partners, supports survivors, equips mentors, and continually pushes the organization forward with both heart and strategy. Her leadership keeps Thrive moving — grounded in purpose and propelled by hope.

Together, these people are Thrive.

Advocates. Educators. Leaders. Survivors. Visionaries.

This is what it looks like when a community comes together to ensure survivors don’t just survive — they thrive.

#thisishowithrive #thrivenewengland #endexploitation #supportsurvivors

We've moved our auction to an earlier weekend in April, and we can't wait to see you all there! It is an amazing night of good food, amazing auction items, laughter, and celebration. Foster's Clambakes and Catering is beautiful, Brett, our MC, will be there to keep us laughing and we'll share stories of hope and success.

You don't want to miss this night! You can grab your tickets by going to our website www.thrivenewengland.org/auction.

*You get the best deal by reserving a table of 8 for only $225!

We've moved our auction to an earlier weekend in April, and we can't wait to see you all there! It is an amazing night of good food, amazing auction items, laughter, and celebration. Foster's Clambakes and Catering is beautiful, Brett, our MC, will be there to keep us laughing and we'll share stories of hope and success.

You don't want to miss this night! You can grab your tickets by going to our website www.thrivenewengland.org/auction.

*You get the best deal by reserving a table of 8 for only $225!

Do you live in the Kennebunk area? Join us Wednesday, February 25 at 6 pm at the Kennebunk Free Library where we will discuss what sexual exploitation and trafficking is, how it effects local communities, and what we all can do to prevent it.

Also, make sure to check out our In Their Shoes mini exhibit in the display cases at the entrance to the library!

Do you live in the Kennebunk area? Join us Wednesday, February 25 at 6 pm at the Kennebunk Free Library where we will discuss what sexual exploitation and trafficking is, how it effects local communities, and what we all can do to prevent it.

Also, make sure to check out our In Their Shoes mini exhibit in the display cases at the entrance to the library!

What gives you hope right now?

For us, it’s YOU, our community who keep showing up for survivors and young people, even when the work feels heavy.

#THRIVENewEngland #everythingwedoisprevention #EndExploitation

What gives you hope right now?

For us, it’s YOU, our community who keep showing up for survivors and young people, even when the work feels heavy.

#THRIVENewEngland #everythingwedoisprevention #EndExploitation

Do you live in the Kennebunk area? Join us Wednesday, February 25 at 6 pm at the @kennebunkfreelibrary where we will discuss what sexual exploitation and trafficking is, how it effects local communities, and what we all can do to prevent it.

Also, make sure to check out our In Their Shoes mini exhibit in the display cases at the entrance to the library from now until the end of March!

Do you live in the Kennebunk area? Join us Wednesday, February 25 at 6 pm at the @kennebunkfreelibrary where we will discuss what sexual exploitation and trafficking is, how it effects local communities, and what we all can do to prevent it.

Also, make sure to check out our In Their Shoes mini exhibit in the display cases at the entrance to the library from now until the end of March!

It takes a long time for a survivor who has experienced coercive control to trust someone. Brynn shares a few milestone moments when survivors reached a turning point in mentorship and really began to trust in her and the Thrive process.
#THRIVENewEngland #everythingwedoisprevention #EndExploitation #SupportSurvivors

It takes a long time for a survivor who has experienced coercive control to trust someone. Brynn shares a few milestone moments when survivors reached a turning point in mentorship and really began to trust in her and the Thrive process.
#THRIVENewEngland #everythingwedoisprevention #EndExploitation #SupportSurvivors

Not all impact is visible.
Behind every event, every resource, every survivor supported, there are countless conversations, plans, and moments of encouragement that make the work possible. This is what commitment looks like—and we’re grateful for every person who shows up, even when no one is watching.
#THRIVENewEngland #everythingwedoisprevention #EndExploitation #SupportSurvivors

Not all impact is visible.
Behind every event, every resource, every survivor supported, there are countless conversations, plans, and moments of encouragement that make the work possible. This is what commitment looks like—and we’re grateful for every person who shows up, even when no one is watching.
#THRIVENewEngland #everythingwedoisprevention #EndExploitation #SupportSurvivors

Thank you to the GFWC - The Dover Area Woman's Club for inviting Thrive New England to speak at their recent meeting.

It was an honor to share about our work in prevention education and survivor mentorship—and to connect with this group of women so deeply committed to strengthening their community through service and volunteerism. Their long-standing dedication to meeting local needs, supporting neighbors, and showing up where it matters most makes a real and lasting impact in the Dover area.

So grateful for the opportunity to have this important conversation and for the many ways they lead through action. We are inspired by their heart for service and grateful for community partners who believe in prevention, hope, and meaningful change.

#THRIVENewEngland #GFWC #EndExploitation #SupportSurvivors

Thank you to the GFWC - The Dover Area Woman's Club for inviting Thrive New England to speak at their recent meeting.

It was an honor to share about our work in prevention education and survivor mentorship—and to connect with this group of women so deeply committed to strengthening their community through service and volunteerism. Their long-standing dedication to meeting local needs, supporting neighbors, and showing up where it matters most makes a real and lasting impact in the Dover area.

So grateful for the opportunity to have this important conversation and for the many ways they lead through action. We are inspired by their heart for service and grateful for community partners who believe in prevention, hope, and meaningful change.

#THRIVENewEngland #GFWC #EndExploitation #SupportSurvivors

#THRIVENewEngland #everythingwedoisprevention #EndExploitation #SupportSurvivors

#THRIVENewEngland #everythingwedoisprevention #EndExploitation #SupportSurvivors

It’s National Pizza Day! 🍕

Sharing a pizza brings people together—around a table, in conversation, and in community. And community is where prevention and healing begin.

At Thrive New England, we believe connection matters. Safe, trusted relationships are one of the strongest protections against exploitation—and one of the most powerful tools for healing after harm.

So today, enjoy a slice (or two) with people you trust. Check in. Listen. Be present.
That simple act of connection is part of how we build a safer future for youth and survivors across New England.

If you’re feeling generous, consider turning Pizza Day into purpose—support Thrive’s prevention education and survivor-led programs and help us keep showing up where it matters most. 💙

#NationalPizzaDay #CommunityMatters #PreventionStartsWithConnection #ThriveNewEngland #HopeForward

It’s National Pizza Day! 🍕

Sharing a pizza brings people together—around a table, in conversation, and in community. And community is where prevention and healing begin.

At Thrive New England, we believe connection matters. Safe, trusted relationships are one of the strongest protections against exploitation—and one of the most powerful tools for healing after harm.

So today, enjoy a slice (or two) with people you trust. Check in. Listen. Be present.
That simple act of connection is part of how we build a safer future for youth and survivors across New England.

If you’re feeling generous, consider turning Pizza Day into purpose—support Thrive’s prevention education and survivor-led programs and help us keep showing up where it matters most. 💙

#NationalPizzaDay #CommunityMatters #PreventionStartsWithConnection #ThriveNewEngland #HopeForward

Help us get social!

When you FOLLOW, SHARE, and INVITE FOLLOWERS to follow Thrive on social media, you help:

-Amplify survivor voices and lived-experience leadership
-Spread prevention education to parents, youth, and community members who need it most
-Raise awareness about human trafficking in New England—where it’s happening and how to prevent it
-Build a stronger, more informed community that believes healing and hope are possible

Every follow helps our message travel further. Every share helps someone learn, notice warning signs, or discover support they didn’t know existed. It’s one of the simplest—and most powerful—ways to stand with survivors and support our mission.

#THRIVENewEngland #everythingwedoisprevention #EndExploitation #SupportSurvivors

Help us get social!

When you FOLLOW, SHARE, and INVITE FOLLOWERS to follow Thrive on social media, you help:

-Amplify survivor voices and lived-experience leadership
-Spread prevention education to parents, youth, and community members who need it most
-Raise awareness about human trafficking in New England—where it’s happening and how to prevent it
-Build a stronger, more informed community that believes healing and hope are possible

Every follow helps our message travel further. Every share helps someone learn, notice warning signs, or discover support they didn’t know existed. It’s one of the simplest—and most powerful—ways to stand with survivors and support our mission.

#THRIVENewEngland #everythingwedoisprevention #EndExploitation #SupportSurvivors

Join us April 11 for our annual auction! It is an amazing night of good food, amazing auction items, laughter, and celebration. Foster's Clambakes and Catering is beautiful, Brett, our MC, will be there to keep us laughing and we'll share stories of hope and success.

You don't want to miss this night!

*You get the best deal by reserving a table for 8 for only $225!

Join us April 11 for our annual auction! It is an amazing night of good food, amazing auction items, laughter, and celebration. Foster's Clambakes and Catering is beautiful, Brett, our MC, will be there to keep us laughing and we'll share stories of hope and success.

You don't want to miss this night!

*You get the best deal by reserving a table for 8 for only $225!

#THRIVENewEngland #everythingwedoisprevention #EndExploitation

#THRIVENewEngland #everythingwedoisprevention #EndExploitation

#THRIVENewEngland #everythingwedoisprevention #EndExploitation #SupportSurvivors

#THRIVENewEngland #everythingwedoisprevention #EndExploitation #SupportSurvivors

We’ve talked about human trafficking prevention all month—but ending trafficking takes more than awareness. It takes action.

Action looks like:
• Talking with kids in our networks about real risks, online safety, and how to protect themselves.
• Advocating for prevention education in schools and youth organizations.
• Calling and writing lawmakers to demand safeguards for kids online and policies that remove barriers for survivors.
• Supporting local organizations like Thrive through volunteering and financial support.
• Amplifying survivor-centered organizations through online advocacy and everyday conversations.

How will you take action?

We’ve talked about human trafficking prevention all month—but ending trafficking takes more than awareness. It takes action.

Action looks like:
• Talking with kids in our networks about real risks, online safety, and how to protect themselves.
• Advocating for prevention education in schools and youth organizations.
• Calling and writing lawmakers to demand safeguards for kids online and policies that remove barriers for survivors.
• Supporting local organizations like Thrive through volunteering and financial support.
• Amplifying survivor-centered organizations through online advocacy and everyday conversations.

How will you take action?

Join Us for Thrive’s Annual Auction!

Mark your calendar for a special evening in support of prevention and healing.
* Foster’s Clambakes | York, Maine
* April 11
* 5–8 PM

This annual auction brings our community together to raise critical funds for prevention education and wrap-around mentorship for survivors—work that helps protect youth and support long-term healing right here in New England.

Best value: Gather your people and reserve a table for 8 for just $225—an incredible night out for an even greater cause.

Good food. Meaningful connection. Lasting impact.
We can’t wait to see you there.

You can get your tickets by scanning the QR code or going to our website: www.thrivenewengland.org/events

#THRIVENewEngland #everythingwedoisprevention #EndExploitation

Join Us for Thrive’s Annual Auction!

Mark your calendar for a special evening in support of prevention and healing.
* Foster’s Clambakes | York, Maine
* April 11
* 5–8 PM

This annual auction brings our community together to raise critical funds for prevention education and wrap-around mentorship for survivors—work that helps protect youth and support long-term healing right here in New England.

Best value: Gather your people and reserve a table for 8 for just $225—an incredible night out for an even greater cause.

Good food. Meaningful connection. Lasting impact.
We can’t wait to see you there.

You can get your tickets by scanning the QR code or going to our website: www.thrivenewengland.org/events

#THRIVENewEngland #everythingwedoisprevention #EndExploitation

Let's Talk: Prevention

Sexual exploitation and trafficking can be scary to think about, but talking to the kids in your life doesn’t have to be. Brynn and Jen discuss simple ways you can be a part of prevention work with the kids in your life.

#THRIVENewEngland #everythingwedoisprevention #EndExploitation

Let's Talk: Prevention

Sexual exploitation and trafficking can be scary to think about, but talking to the kids in your life doesn’t have to be. Brynn and Jen discuss simple ways you can be a part of prevention work with the kids in your life.

#THRIVENewEngland #everythingwedoisprevention #EndExploitation

@meagstenson wears blue this month because she is passionate about making sure all kids are safe from abuse and exploitation. She uses her voice and her platform to create awareness and champion change around these issues. Her advocacy is making a difference!

You can take action, too!

Like, comment, and share our posts.
Talk to the young people in your life about how to be safe online.
Create open dialogue and safe spaces for teens to share about what is going on in their lives.
Support organizations, like Thrive, that work with teens and survivors.
Volunteer.

Together we can make lasting changes in the communities we live in and with the people we love.

#THRIVENewEngland #everythingwedoisprevention #EndExploitation ##SupportSurvivors

@meagstenson wears blue this month because she is passionate about making sure all kids are safe from abuse and exploitation. She uses her voice and her platform to create awareness and champion change around these issues. Her advocacy is making a difference!

You can take action, too!

Like, comment, and share our posts.
Talk to the young people in your life about how to be safe online.
Create open dialogue and safe spaces for teens to share about what is going on in their lives.
Support organizations, like Thrive, that work with teens and survivors.
Volunteer.

Together we can make lasting changes in the communities we live in and with the people we love.

#THRIVENewEngland #everythingwedoisprevention #EndExploitation ##SupportSurvivors

The strongest protection against exploitation is healthy adult relationships: ones rooted in trust, consistency, and care. When young people know there are safe adults who will listen without judgment, believe them, and show up for them, they are far less vulnerable to manipulation and harm.

Every conversation matters. Every safe space matters. Every adult who chooses to lead with compassion instead of criticism becomes part of the prevention.

When communities commit to building trust and connection, we don’t just respond to harm—we help stop it before it begins.

#THRIVENewEngland #everythingwedoisprevention #EndExploitation #SupportSurvivors

The strongest protection against exploitation is healthy adult relationships: ones rooted in trust, consistency, and care. When young people know there are safe adults who will listen without judgment, believe them, and show up for them, they are far less vulnerable to manipulation and harm.

Every conversation matters. Every safe space matters. Every adult who chooses to lead with compassion instead of criticism becomes part of the prevention.

When communities commit to building trust and connection, we don’t just respond to harm—we help stop it before it begins.

#THRIVENewEngland #everythingwedoisprevention #EndExploitation #SupportSurvivors

Thank You, Brink Chiropractic

We are grateful to Brink Chiropractic for standing with us in support of #WearBlueDay and Human Trafficking Prevention Month.

Even though January 11 marks the official Wear Blue Day, awareness doesn’t stop on one day—and neither does prevention. All month long, we are wearing blue to spark conversations, educate our communities, and protect those most at risk of exploitation.

When local businesses like Brink Chiropractic show up, it sends a powerful message: our community cares, and we are committed to prevention, education, and healing.

Thank you for helping shine a light and standing with survivors. 💙

@brinkchiropracticclinic #WearBlueDay #thrivenewengland #EndExploitation #SupportSurvivors

Thank You, Brink Chiropractic

We are grateful to Brink Chiropractic for standing with us in support of #WearBlueDay and Human Trafficking Prevention Month.

Even though January 11 marks the official Wear Blue Day, awareness doesn’t stop on one day—and neither does prevention. All month long, we are wearing blue to spark conversations, educate our communities, and protect those most at risk of exploitation.

When local businesses like Brink Chiropractic show up, it sends a powerful message: our community cares, and we are committed to prevention, education, and healing.

Thank you for helping shine a light and standing with survivors. 💙

@brinkchiropracticclinic #WearBlueDay #thrivenewengland #EndExploitation #SupportSurvivors

It is not too early to reserve your tickets for this year's annual fundraising auction! If you have gone in the past, you know what an amazing time we have together. Join us for a night of good food, fabulous people, and an incredible cause! The best deal is a table of 8 for only $225! Get your tickets now!
https://www.thrivenewengland.org/event-details/thrives-2026-annual-auction

It is not too early to reserve your tickets for this year's annual fundraising auction! If you have gone in the past, you know what an amazing time we have together. Join us for a night of good food, fabulous people, and an incredible cause! The best deal is a table of 8 for only $225! Get your tickets now!
https://www.thrivenewengland.org/event-details/thrives-2026-annual-auction

Don't forget! Hannaford in Sanford, ME has chose US to be this month's Bloomin' 4 Good recipient! Thrive will receive $1.00 from every Bloomin' 4 Good bouquet all throughout January.
We are so grateful to organizations like Hannaford Supermarkets who are committed to making their communities better by supporting local organizations like ours! Thank you @hannafordmkts !

#bloomin4goodbouquet #THRIVENewEngland #EndExploitation #SupportSurvivors

Don't forget! Hannaford in Sanford, ME has chose US to be this month's Bloomin' 4 Good recipient! Thrive will receive $1.00 from every Bloomin' 4 Good bouquet all throughout January.
We are so grateful to organizations like Hannaford Supermarkets who are committed to making their communities better by supporting local organizations like ours! Thank you @hannafordmkts !

#bloomin4goodbouquet #THRIVENewEngland #EndExploitation #SupportSurvivors

Instagram followers, we need you!

When we asked you to help us get followers this month, we had 879 followers on Facebook, 302 on Instagram. As of today, we have 921 followers on Facebook! Instagram is up to 305 followers...

Instagram people, we know you are out there and you love to support amazing causes like Thrive! Keep sharing our posts and encouraging your followers to follow us, too!

Facebook friends, keep up the good work! We are so close to 1,000 followers and we'd love to celebrate the end of the month with a huge social media win. We can do it when we work together!

#thrivenewengland #endexploitation #supportsurvivors #everythingwedoisprevention

Instagram followers, we need you!

When we asked you to help us get followers this month, we had 879 followers on Facebook, 302 on Instagram. As of today, we have 921 followers on Facebook! Instagram is up to 305 followers...

Instagram people, we know you are out there and you love to support amazing causes like Thrive! Keep sharing our posts and encouraging your followers to follow us, too!

Facebook friends, keep up the good work! We are so close to 1,000 followers and we'd love to celebrate the end of the month with a huge social media win. We can do it when we work together!

#thrivenewengland #endexploitation #supportsurvivors #everythingwedoisprevention

Mentorship takes many forms—but at Thrive, one of our most powerful tools for healing is the Healing Journal.

Created by Thrive specifically for survivors here in New England, this guided journal helps survivors and their mentors walk through trauma together—one conversation, one reflection at a time. It creates space for processing hard experiences, naming emotions, and rebuilding identity in a safe, supportive way.

This approach works. We see survivors reach meaningful milestones, experience self-discovery, and begin to recognize who they are—and what they are worth.

When you support Thrive, you make this healing possible.
You help turn mentorship into moments of growth, clarity, and hope.
You help milestones happen.

#thrivenewengland #endexploitation #supportsurvivors

Mentorship takes many forms—but at Thrive, one of our most powerful tools for healing is the Healing Journal.

Created by Thrive specifically for survivors here in New England, this guided journal helps survivors and their mentors walk through trauma together—one conversation, one reflection at a time. It creates space for processing hard experiences, naming emotions, and rebuilding identity in a safe, supportive way.

This approach works. We see survivors reach meaningful milestones, experience self-discovery, and begin to recognize who they are—and what they are worth.

When you support Thrive, you make this healing possible.
You help turn mentorship into moments of growth, clarity, and hope.
You help milestones happen.

#thrivenewengland #endexploitation #supportsurvivors

💙 Hope Starts With Awareness — Right Here in New England 💙

In 2024, advocates identified 308 human trafficking cases and 611 victims across New England. Most victims were women and girls, and 1 in 5 were children. These numbers matter—because when we know better, we protect better.

The hopeful truth:
When communities are educated, exploitation can be prevented and survivors can heal.

How you can be part of the solution:
✔ Learn the signs
✔ Talk with teens about online safety
✔ Support prevention education in schools
✔ Share this post to raise awareness
✔ Follow & support Thrive New England

Together, we can create safer communities where young people are protected and survivors are supported. Hope grows when we take action—starting right here at home.

#HopeForward #PreventionWorks #EndTrafficking #ProtectYouth #ThriveNewEngland #NewEnglandStrong

💙 Hope Starts With Awareness — Right Here in New England 💙

In 2024, advocates identified 308 human trafficking cases and 611 victims across New England. Most victims were women and girls, and 1 in 5 were children. These numbers matter—because when we know better, we protect better.

The hopeful truth:
When communities are educated, exploitation can be prevented and survivors can heal.

How you can be part of the solution:
✔ Learn the signs
✔ Talk with teens about online safety
✔ Support prevention education in schools
✔ Share this post to raise awareness
✔ Follow & support Thrive New England

Together, we can create safer communities where young people are protected and survivors are supported. Hope grows when we take action—starting right here at home.

#HopeForward #PreventionWorks #EndTrafficking #ProtectYouth #ThriveNewEngland #NewEnglandStrong

This month, Jen and Brynn take a minute to talk about a milestone in a survivor's life that might not seem significant, but is really just a part of normal development that often gets overlooked when a trusted adult or caregiver is not in the picture. Take a few minutes and listen to this month's MONTHLY MILESTONE.

This month, Jen and Brynn take a minute to talk about a milestone in a survivor's life that might not seem significant, but is really just a part of normal development that often gets overlooked when a trusted adult or caregiver is not in the picture. Take a few minutes and listen to this month's MONTHLY MILESTONE.

Today, we #WearBlueDay to make a powerful impact.

How you can get involved:
🔹 Wear blue today
🔹 Take a photo or short video
🔹 Post it on social media
🔹 Tag @ThriveNewEngland and use #WearBlueDay

Today, we #WearBlueDay to make a powerful impact.

How you can get involved:
🔹 Wear blue today
🔹 Take a photo or short video
🔹 Post it on social media
🔹 Tag @ThriveNewEngland and use #WearBlueDay

Today, we #WearBlueDay to stand with survivors.

How you can get involved:
🔹 Wear blue today
🔹 Take a photo or short video
🔹 Post it on social media
🔹 Tag @ThriveNewEngland and use #WearBlueDay

Today, we #WearBlueDay to stand with survivors.

How you can get involved:
🔹 Wear blue today
🔹 Take a photo or short video
🔹 Post it on social media
🔹 Tag @ThriveNewEngland and use #WearBlueDay

Today, we #WearBlueDay to raise awareness.

How you can get involved:
🔹 Wear blue today
🔹 Take a photo or short video
🔹 Post it on social media
🔹 Tag @ThriveNewEngland and use #WearBlueDay

Today, we #WearBlueDay to raise awareness.

How you can get involved:
🔹 Wear blue today
🔹 Take a photo or short video
🔹 Post it on social media
🔹 Tag @ThriveNewEngland and use #WearBlueDay

💙 #WearBlueDay 💙

Today we wear blue to stand against human trafficking and to show survivors they are seen, believed, and supported.

Blue represents commitment, protection, and hope—and together, our voices can make a powerful impact right here in our communities.

How you can get involved:
🔹 Wear blue today
🔹 Take a photo or short video
🔹 Post it on social media
🔹 Tag @ThriveNewEngland and use #WearBlueDay

When you tag us, you help spread awareness, start conversations, and remind others that prevention, education, and healing matter—especially for vulnerable youth in New England.

💙 #WearBlueDay 💙

Today we wear blue to stand against human trafficking and to show survivors they are seen, believed, and supported.

Blue represents commitment, protection, and hope—and together, our voices can make a powerful impact right here in our communities.

How you can get involved:
🔹 Wear blue today
🔹 Take a photo or short video
🔹 Post it on social media
🔹 Tag @ThriveNewEngland and use #WearBlueDay

When you tag us, you help spread awareness, start conversations, and remind others that prevention, education, and healing matter—especially for vulnerable youth in New England.

At Thrive, we believe ending exploitation and trafficking takes all of us. We all play a vital role—by choosing empathy over silence, respect over harm, and action over indifference.
When we stand alongside survivors and advocate for dignity and safety, real healing and lasting change become possible.

#THRIVENewEngland #EndExploitation #SupportSurvivors

At Thrive, we believe ending exploitation and trafficking takes all of us. We all play a vital role—by choosing empathy over silence, respect over harm, and action over indifference.
When we stand alongside survivors and advocate for dignity and safety, real healing and lasting change become possible.

#THRIVENewEngland #EndExploitation #SupportSurvivors

All this month, when you purchase a Bloomin' 4 Good bouquet at the Sanford, ME branch of Hannaford, $1 goes directly to Thrive and the work we do with survivors. We are so grateful for companies, like Hannaford, who are passionate about making their local communities healthier and thriving by supporting organizations like ours.

#THRIVENewEngland #Hannaford #bloomin4goodbouquet

All this month, when you purchase a Bloomin' 4 Good bouquet at the Sanford, ME branch of Hannaford, $1 goes directly to Thrive and the work we do with survivors. We are so grateful for companies, like Hannaford, who are passionate about making their local communities healthier and thriving by supporting organizations like ours.

#THRIVENewEngland #Hannaford #bloomin4goodbouquet

Right here in New England, survivors need long-term support—not just awareness. At Thrive, we provide trauma-informed programming and mentorship to survivors rebuilding their lives.

Follow. Share. Give. Volunteer.
Be part of the solution in your own community.

www.thrivenewengland.org

#HTAM #ThriveNewEngland #EndTraffickingNE #CommunityResponse #HopeStartsHere

Right here in New England, survivors need long-term support—not just awareness. At Thrive, we provide trauma-informed programming and mentorship to survivors rebuilding their lives.

Follow. Share. Give. Volunteer.
Be part of the solution in your own community.

www.thrivenewengland.org

#HTAM #ThriveNewEngland #EndTraffickingNE #CommunityResponse #HopeStartsHere

We have a big goal this month—and we need your help.

We’re expanding our social media reach so more people across New England understand that sexual exploitation and trafficking happen here, and that Thrive is part of the solution.

When you follow Thrive, you’re doing more than clicking a button. You’re helping educate your network, amplify awareness, and connect survivors and at-risk youth to hope, healing, and support.

Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Like, comment, and share our posts. A small action from you can create meaningful impact for our organization—and for our community.

We have a big goal this month—and we need your help.

We’re expanding our social media reach so more people across New England understand that sexual exploitation and trafficking happen here, and that Thrive is part of the solution.

When you follow Thrive, you’re doing more than clicking a button. You’re helping educate your network, amplify awareness, and connect survivors and at-risk youth to hope, healing, and support.

Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Like, comment, and share our posts. A small action from you can create meaningful impact for our organization—and for our community.

This National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, we’re honoring the truth that healing from exploitation is not linear—and it cannot be rushed.

At Thrive New England, we walk alongside teen and adult survivors for the long haul. Through mentorship, community, and individualized support, we meet each survivor where they are and stay with them through every step forward, setback, and breakthrough.

Awareness is important.
But walking with survivors is what creates lasting change.

Stand with survivors. Support the journey. Support Thrive New England.

www.thrivenewengland.org
#HumanTraffickingAwarenessMonth
#NHTAM
#ThriveNewEngland
#SupportSurvivors
#EndHumanTrafficking
#HopeInProcess

This National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, we’re honoring the truth that healing from exploitation is not linear—and it cannot be rushed.

At Thrive New England, we walk alongside teen and adult survivors for the long haul. Through mentorship, community, and individualized support, we meet each survivor where they are and stay with them through every step forward, setback, and breakthrough.

Awareness is important.
But walking with survivors is what creates lasting change.

Stand with survivors. Support the journey. Support Thrive New England.

www.thrivenewengland.org
#HumanTraffickingAwarenessMonth
#NHTAM
#ThriveNewEngland
#SupportSurvivors
#EndHumanTrafficking
#HopeInProcess

January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month—a time to shine light on a reality that too often goes unseen. Sexual exploitation and trafficking happen in our communities, and awareness is a critical first step toward prevention, protection, and healing.

You can make a difference:
• Learn the signs of trafficking and exploitation
• Follow and share trusted organizations doing this work
• Believe and support survivors with compassion
• Speak up and help raise awareness in your circles

At Thrive, we walk alongside survivors with long-term, trauma-informed care—because freedom is only the beginning. Together, our actions can create safer, more informed communities.

www.thrivenewengland.org

#HumanTraffickingAwarenessMonth #EndHumanTrafficking #ThriveNewEngland #SurvivorSupport #CommunityAction

January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month—a time to shine light on a reality that too often goes unseen. Sexual exploitation and trafficking happen in our communities, and awareness is a critical first step toward prevention, protection, and healing.

You can make a difference:
• Learn the signs of trafficking and exploitation
• Follow and share trusted organizations doing this work
• Believe and support survivors with compassion
• Speak up and help raise awareness in your circles

At Thrive, we walk alongside survivors with long-term, trauma-informed care—because freedom is only the beginning. Together, our actions can create safer, more informed communities.

www.thrivenewengland.org

#HumanTraffickingAwarenessMonth #EndHumanTrafficking #ThriveNewEngland #SurvivorSupport #CommunityAction

The entire Thrive New England team wants to say thank you to everyone who gave during our Joy, Peace, and #Giving Campaign this year. Your generosity makes it possible for us to continue providing life-giving mentorship and support to youth and survivors in our community.

We are deeply grateful for you. This work—and the hope it brings—would not be possible without your partnership and belief in survivors.

If you missed giving this year, it’s not too late. You can still give today and join our incredible community of Prevention Partners by going to our website: www.thrivenewenglad.org/give

The entire Thrive New England team wants to say thank you to everyone who gave during our Joy, Peace, and #Giving Campaign this year. Your generosity makes it possible for us to continue providing life-giving mentorship and support to youth and survivors in our community.

We are deeply grateful for you. This work—and the hope it brings—would not be possible without your partnership and belief in survivors.

If you missed giving this year, it’s not too late. You can still give today and join our incredible community of Prevention Partners by going to our website: www.thrivenewenglad.org/give

92%.

That’s the success rate of survivors who walk with Thrive New England.

During National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, we want you to know this:
when survivors receive consistent mentorship, community, and long-term support, healing is possible.

At Thrive New England, we don’t rush recovery or offer one-size-fits-all solutions. We stay. We listen. We walk alongside survivors for as long as it takes—and the impact is real.

Because survivors don’t just need awareness.
They need someone who won’t leave.

Stand with survivors. Learn more or support the work of Thrive New England.

www.thrivenewengland.org
#HumanTraffickingAwarenessMonth
#NHTAM
#ThriveNewEngland
#92Percent
#SupportSurvivors
#EndHumanTrafficking
#HopeInAction

92%.

That’s the success rate of survivors who walk with Thrive New England.

During National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, we want you to know this:
when survivors receive consistent mentorship, community, and long-term support, healing is possible.

At Thrive New England, we don’t rush recovery or offer one-size-fits-all solutions. We stay. We listen. We walk alongside survivors for as long as it takes—and the impact is real.

Because survivors don’t just need awareness.
They need someone who won’t leave.

Stand with survivors. Learn more or support the work of Thrive New England.

www.thrivenewengland.org
#HumanTraffickingAwarenessMonth
#NHTAM
#ThriveNewEngland
#92Percent
#SupportSurvivors
#EndHumanTrafficking
#HopeInAction

January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and here in New England, survivors need voices willing to speak up, stand close, and stay present.

At Thrive New England, we walk alongside teen and adult survivors—offering consistent mentorship, community, and long-term support long after the headlines fade. Because awareness matters—but action and relationship change lives.

Be a voice.
Start a conversation.
Stand with survivors.

Learn more, get involved, or support the work at Thrive New England.

www.thrivnewengland.org
#HumanTraffickingAwarenessMonth
#NHTAM
#ThriveNewEngland

January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and here in New England, survivors need voices willing to speak up, stand close, and stay present.

At Thrive New England, we walk alongside teen and adult survivors—offering consistent mentorship, community, and long-term support long after the headlines fade. Because awareness matters—but action and relationship change lives.

Be a voice.
Start a conversation.
Stand with survivors.

Learn more, get involved, or support the work at Thrive New England.

www.thrivnewengland.org
#HumanTraffickingAwarenessMonth
#NHTAM
#ThriveNewEngland

This month we are highlighting the very real problem of sexual exploitation and human trafficking here in New England and around the world. As we spread this message during Human Trafficking Awareness Month, we ask that you partner with us in THREE very specific ways:

1. LIKE, COMMENT, AND SHARE Our Posts. When you engage with our social media, it encourages the algorithm to extend our feed to more people. Sexual exploitation and trafficking is becoming more recognized as a local problem, but there are still so many people who need to know that this could be affecting their communities and families.

2. TAG US in a picture of you and your family, friends, and co-workers wearing blue! This increases engagement and shares our mission with your online communities.

3. FOLLOW US on all our social media sites! We are on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. We are very close to some follower milestones, and we need your help to get there!

www.thrivenewengland.org #WearBlueDay #EndExploitation #endexploitation #wearblueday #SupportSurvivors #supportsurvivors

This month we are highlighting the very real problem of sexual exploitation and human trafficking here in New England and around the world. As we spread this message during Human Trafficking Awareness Month, we ask that you partner with us in THREE very specific ways:

1. LIKE, COMMENT, AND SHARE Our Posts. When you engage with our social media, it encourages the algorithm to extend our feed to more people. Sexual exploitation and trafficking is becoming more recognized as a local problem, but there are still so many people who need to know that this could be affecting their communities and families.

2. TAG US in a picture of you and your family, friends, and co-workers wearing blue! This increases engagement and shares our mission with your online communities.

3. FOLLOW US on all our social media sites! We are on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. We are very close to some follower milestones, and we need your help to get there!

www.thrivenewengland.org #WearBlueDay #EndExploitation #endexploitation #wearblueday #SupportSurvivors #supportsurvivors

Cheers to a new year and a community worth celebrating

Because of you, survivors are supported, seen, and never alone. Thank you for being part of the hope—here’s to all that’s ahead.

www.thrivenewengland.org/give

Cheers to a new year and a community worth celebrating

Because of you, survivors are supported, seen, and never alone. Thank you for being part of the hope—here’s to all that’s ahead.

www.thrivenewengland.org/give

Last day of our giving campaign and we’re so close to our $10,000 goal. A gift today helps us close the gap and keep showing up for survivors in real, tangible ways.

Jump in, spread the word, and thank you for being part of this community!

www.thrivenewengland.org/give

#THRIVENewEngland #EndExploitation #SupportSurvivors

Last day of our giving campaign and we’re so close to our $10,000 goal. A gift today helps us close the gap and keep showing up for survivors in real, tangible ways.

Jump in, spread the word, and thank you for being part of this community!

www.thrivenewengland.org/give

#THRIVENewEngland #EndExploitation #SupportSurvivors

#THRIVENewEngland I want to share something that’s been sitting heavy on my heart. Recently, Brynn shared with me about a conversation she had with a DCYF employee. That worker explained how carefully she chooses which teens to refer to Thrive—not because the need isn’t great, but because she knows we’re already at capacity. She shared that there are 20–30 more teens right now who could be receiving support, care, and safety through Thrive… and they’re waiting.

We are entrusted with some of the hardest cases—teen and adult survivors who need deep, consistent, survivor-led support. And there are more still hoping for a place to land.

This is why your support matters so much. Every gift given now through December 31 at midnight is doubled, helping us move closer to saying “yes” to more survivors who are ready for help.

If you’re able, I invite you to give today. Your generosity makes room—for hope, for healing, and for those who need it most, right now.

www.thrivenewengland.org/give

#THRIVENewEngland #EndExploitation #SupportSurvivors

#THRIVENewEngland I want to share something that’s been sitting heavy on my heart. Recently, Brynn shared with me about a conversation she had with a DCYF employee. That worker explained how carefully she chooses which teens to refer to Thrive—not because the need isn’t great, but because she knows we’re already at capacity. She shared that there are 20–30 more teens right now who could be receiving support, care, and safety through Thrive… and they’re waiting.

We are entrusted with some of the hardest cases—teen and adult survivors who need deep, consistent, survivor-led support. And there are more still hoping for a place to land.

This is why your support matters so much. Every gift given now through December 31 at midnight is doubled, helping us move closer to saying “yes” to more survivors who are ready for help.

If you’re able, I invite you to give today. Your generosity makes room—for hope, for healing, and for those who need it most, right now.

www.thrivenewengland.org/give

#THRIVENewEngland #EndExploitation #SupportSurvivors

Consider giving to our end of year campaign and give hope this holiday season. Every gift gets doubled up to $10,000 until midnight December 31. Go to www.thrivenewengland.com/give and double your impact now.
#supportsurvivors #endexploitation #thrivenewengland

Consider giving to our end of year campaign and give hope this holiday season. Every gift gets doubled up to $10,000 until midnight December 31. Go to www.thrivenewengland.com/give and double your impact now.
#supportsurvivors #endexploitation #thrivenewengland

Today, more people than ever are willing to face the reality of human trafficking. As a survivor, it brings me deep joy to see so many joining the fight, seeking ways to help survivors, and understanding the need for support after exit. What I wish more people understood is that the effects of being trafficked never go away.

While my life today is happy, healthy, and honestly greater than I ever hoped for, the people and experiences from my past still take up space in my life. The volume has dimmed over the years, but in quiet moments, I still hear it all.

It’s in those moments that I realize I can never get back the person I was “before.” It doesn’t erase my joy, but it surfaces a deeper truth: they didn’t just take something from me—they took me. Every feeling, impulse, and choice can carry the question of whether it’s truly mine. When they took me from myself, they decided that my life would always, in some way, be shaped by what happened.

Trafficking isn’t something a person just survives. Trauma isn’t something you simply heal from. And life afterward isn’t something you live without carrying it.

I am a survivor. I am healed. I am free. I have a loving family, incredible friends, and a job I love—that’s what people see, and most days it’s what I see too. But living years later means existing in a constant state of surreality and unsurety. I am blessed, hopeful, and joyful, and this will always exist alongside one unchanging truth: I was trafficked, and that will never go away.

As we approach the end of the year, this is why sustained, compassionate support matters. Healing doesn’t end when survival begins—and your generosity helps ensure survivors are not left to carry this truth alone.

With gratitude and hope,
Brynn Bowyer
Program Director

www.thrivenewengland.org/give

Today, more people than ever are willing to face the reality of human trafficking. As a survivor, it brings me deep joy to see so many joining the fight, seeking ways to help survivors, and understanding the need for support after exit. What I wish more people understood is that the effects of being trafficked never go away.

While my life today is happy, healthy, and honestly greater than I ever hoped for, the people and experiences from my past still take up space in my life. The volume has dimmed over the years, but in quiet moments, I still hear it all.

It’s in those moments that I realize I can never get back the person I was “before.” It doesn’t erase my joy, but it surfaces a deeper truth: they didn’t just take something from me—they took me. Every feeling, impulse, and choice can carry the question of whether it’s truly mine. When they took me from myself, they decided that my life would always, in some way, be shaped by what happened.

Trafficking isn’t something a person just survives. Trauma isn’t something you simply heal from. And life afterward isn’t something you live without carrying it.

I am a survivor. I am healed. I am free. I have a loving family, incredible friends, and a job I love—that’s what people see, and most days it’s what I see too. But living years later means existing in a constant state of surreality and unsurety. I am blessed, hopeful, and joyful, and this will always exist alongside one unchanging truth: I was trafficked, and that will never go away.

As we approach the end of the year, this is why sustained, compassionate support matters. Healing doesn’t end when survival begins—and your generosity helps ensure survivors are not left to carry this truth alone.

With gratitude and hope,
Brynn Bowyer
Program Director

www.thrivenewengland.org/give

This Christmas, our hearts are full of gratitude and joy because of all of you!
Merry Christmas!
Love,
The Thrive New England Team

This Christmas, our hearts are full of gratitude and joy because of all of you!
Merry Christmas!
Love,
The Thrive New England Team

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