February 21, 2024, Vista, CA—Soroptimist International of Vista and North County Inland will host the North County Anti-Human Trafficking Collaborative meeting on Thursday, March 14th, 9 a.m., at United Methodist Church of Vista, 490 S. Melrose Ave., Vista. The event is free to the public, and complimentary coffee and pastries will be provided.
Our guest speaker will be Chief of the Vista Fire Department, Gerard Washington. He will speak about how firefighters are now being trained to spot and assist human trafficking victims. Chief Washington recently attended the Soroptimist’s Human Trafficking Awareness Walk held in January (see photo attached).
The North County Anti-Human Trafficking Collaborative is a diverse group of citizens and community organizations committed to raising awareness about human trafficking, sharing information, improving victim services, educating the public, and advocating for related policy and legislation. The Collaborative meets quarterly at 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist at 490 S. Melrose Drive, Vista, California. The event is free to the public, and coffee and pastries are served. Schedule posted online at http://www.soroptimistvista.org/calendar/
For more information contact Kaye Van Nevel at kayevannevel760@gmail.com or visit soroptimistvista.org.