The Net

This year we served nearly 200 survivors of trafficking! 🥳

We have repeatedly seen the tangible impact in survivors’ lives when a community commits to walking alongside women as they rebuild their lives and walk forward in freedom.

We are planning to serve even more survivors in 2024! 🎉 Will you join us by making a tax-deductible donation today? With your help we can reach more women with the message that everyone is worthy of the chance to rebuild their lives!

Visit thenetfw.com/donate today!

Collaborating with other businesses in our community, an 1,100 unit custom candle order, and meeting Matthew McConaughey...the Chase for Business Summit certainly did not disappoint 🤠⁠
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We always love an opportunity to take our .co show on the road and share the need for dignified employment for survivors with others.⁠
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Getting to network with other passionate business owners and hear from industry leaders and experts was the cherry on top of an incredible event!⁠
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A huge thank you to Chase for hosting us and providing attendees with Worthy Co candles! Partnerships like this make more dignified employment for survivors of trafficking possible and we are so thankful 🤝💛

Net fam, you did it again 🤝🥳💫⁠
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Because of you, we reached our goal to raise $5,000 yesterday for Giving Tuesday and every dollar was MATCHED, making double the impact 👏🏽⁠
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These communal days of giving and generosity mean so much to us because they're more than just a way to meet the tangible needs of our programs.⁠
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They're a picture of the network of support we want to build for survivors of trafficking in our community. They're a picture of a community coming together to say "Everyone is worthy of the chance to rebuild their lives."⁠
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That is something we will never get tired of celebrating!⁠
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Cheers to you, friends 🤍

Today is the day...Giving Tuesday is HERE 🥳⁠
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Thanks to a generous donor, we have $5,000 in match funds available, which means your gift today goes further in the fight against trafficking in our community!⁠
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No matter the amount, every gift matters as we work together to ensure more survivors like Y* can reach their biggest goals and thrive as they walk forward in freedom!⁠
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In a life skills class recently, Y shared, "I do not know where I would be without The Net, and I'm glad I will never have to since I will have The Net as my second family forever."⁠
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Net fam, we need you with us today! Head to thenetfw.com/donate to double your impact 📣👏🏽

📣 Exciting news alert!⁠
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Giving Tuesday is just 2 days away and a generous donor has given $5,000 in match funds so your gift goes further.⁠
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Amidst the buzz of Black Friday sales, we hope you'll ⁠consider making a gift so more survivors of trafficking like Rachel* can have an empowering network of support around them as they rebuild their lives!⁠
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In a life skills class recently, Rachel shared, "I really don't think I would be doing as well as I am right now if it weren't for The Net. This has become a really great place for me and I don't ever want to leave."⁠
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Visit thenetfw.com/donate to double your impact to create this safe and empowering place for more women! 🤍⁠

*Name changed for anonymity

Today is the day ✨🌟📣 Black Friday is here and when you choose The Worthy Co. for your gifts, you invest directly in jobs for survivors of trafficking right here in our community!⁠
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Our retail store is open with extended hours from 10 am - 5 pm today and tomorrow for Small Business Saturday.⁠

🏠🛍 1216 S Lake Street
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Or you can head to worthy-co.com to shop handcrafted candles, jewelry, and more! Use code GRATEFUL at checkout for 40% off your purchase* because even on sale, 100% of your purchase supports the mission 🫶🏽⁠
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*Some exclusions apply

This Black Friday, shop gifts that make a tangible difference for survivors right here in our community 🤍⁠
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Our social enterprise, The Worthy Co., has some exciting things going on this weekend!⁠
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If you're in Fort Worth, swing by our headquarters at 1216 S Lake Street with extended shopping hours on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday. ⁠
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We will be open from 10 am - 5 pm both days helping you pick meaningful gifts with gift wrap available!⁠
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If you can't make it in person, use the code GRATEFUL at worthy-co.com for 40% off your purchase* of $75+ ✨🙏🏽⁠
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*Some exclusions apply

GIVEAWAY! 🎉⁠
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Giving Tuesday is just one week from today - November 28! Donate to The Net between now and November 28 and you’ll automatically be entered to win our Anti-Trafficking Hero Giveaway including some of our favorite resources and .co products!⁠
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- “Girls Like Us” Book⁠
- “In Pursuit of Love” Book⁠
- Worthy Co. candle & a pair of earrings⁠
- “Girls are Not for Sale” shirt⁠
- Net pen & sticker⁠
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Visit thenetfw.com/donate to give to The Net & enter! For additional entries, tag your friends in the comments below to let them know you’ll be supporting The Net this . (1 entry per comment).

Overwhelming gratitude for these folks (and others not pictured) right here 🫶🏽⁠
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Our Board of Directors are the definition of behind-the-scenes heroes.⁠
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They invest their time in meetings, lead out with integrity, and advocate for survivors of trafficking throughout the community.⁠
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We are so thankful for the experience, knowledge, and passion they each bring to the table and cannot imagine The Net without them! 🎉💛

📣 Our final Volunteer Orientation of the year is THIS Wednesday at 12 pm and we hope you'll join us 📣⁠
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Attending this 1 hour virtual orientation is the first step to getting involved in any of our committed, relational volunteer opportunities for both men and women!⁠
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Join us online to learn more about trafficking in our community, our 3 unique anti-trafficking programs, and the role you can play in disrupting trafficking and making a difference as a volunteer 💪🏽⁠
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Head to thenetfw.com/volunteer to save your seat. We'll see you soon!

You know we love a full circle moment where a former intern joins the team 🔄 say hello to our Program Fellow, Cassidy!

Cassidy was born and raised in Fort Worth, Texas and graduated with her bachelor's degree in Child Development from TCU in 2022 (go frogs!)

While at TCU, she interned at The Net, where she participated in jail outreach and survivor support group to help survivors feel seen, known, and loved right where they are.

Following graduation, Cassidy spent the summer in Capetown, South Africa working to complete her Child Life Specialist Practicum and incorporating trauma-informed care practices into children’s hospitals.

These experiences served as a catalyst into non-profit work and her desire to help people find freedom and healing through the power of positive relationships 💛

Cassidy calls The Paradox Church her home and in her free time, she enjoys spending time outdoors, running, riding her horse, drinking coffee, and making dinner with friends!

We're so glad you're here, Cassidy!

"I have never been around this many ladies and had this much fun. This is my new favorite memory." - D*, Net Survivor Leader

Modeling what healthy community and friendships look like, building new positive memories...this is exactly why our monthly social events exist 💗

Feeling thankful for our Net fam who makes these events possible for more women like D to experience healing and community!

*Name shortened for anonymity

Our final online Volunteer Orientation of the year is 1 week from today 📆

If you are interested in jumping into any of our committed, relational volunteer opportunities, join us online at 12 pm for this 1 hour orientation.

You will learn an overview of what trafficking looks like in our community, what each of our programs are doing to combat it, and how you can make a big difference through whichever role is right for you!

Head to thenetfw.com/volunteer to register now 🔗

110 men gathering to learn more about trafficking in their community and what they can do to help is a milestone we will never stop celebrating.⁠
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At The Net, we believe that men are an indispensable piece of ending the demand for s*xual exploitation!⁠
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Through these quarterly breakfasts, men are equipped the knowledge and skills they need to make a real difference in changing the culture of exploitation that drives trafficking 💪🏽⁠
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A very special thank you to our incredible friends from Epik Project, Tom and Justin, for joining us all the way from Portland for this event. We are honored to partner together to bring men into the fight against trafficking.⁠
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Finally, an immense thank you to our breakfast sponsor, Molberg Plumbing, for making this morning possible 👏🏼 This family-owned business goes above and beyond to invest in the community and we are so thankful for the integral role they play as part of our Net fam 🙏🏽

Ever wondered what The Net's secret sauce is? 🤭⁠
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If you guessed volunteers, you are correct!⁠
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Volunteers like Sherry are the behind-the-scenes superheroes who surround survivors of trafficking with a network of encouragement, love, and support as they rebuild their lives.⁠
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Sherry has served as a RISE Advocate for a little less than a year but if you ask our team about her, they will rave about her consistency, faithfulness, and wholehearted dedication to the woman she is paired with from our program!⁠
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She not only shows up emotionally through prayer and words of encouragement, she also is always there when you need her and a bright smiling face at our monthly social events.⁠
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We couldn't do it without you, Sherry 💗⁠
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If you're ready to join this group of superheroes, join us online for our last Volunteer Orientation of the year on November 8 at 12 pm! Register at thenetfw.com/volunteer 🔗

When fall finally comes to Texas, you take Friday morning bible study class to the lawn for a time of worship and fellowship 💛🍂

During this time, one of the women in our program shared, “The Net is the glue that is holding my life together."

Through weekly empowerment classes like Bible Study and others, setting goals with staff advocates, Survivor Support Group, and social events, survivors of trafficking are healing and walking in freedom.

We are honored to play a part in that and thankful for every person who makes The Net what it is. None of this is possible without you 💛

Our biggest men's breakfast to date is SOLD OUT 🤠

Over 100 guys are joining us this Friday morning to learn, build community, and get equipped with tangible tools to join the fight against trafficking.

It doesn't get better than that, y'all.

We are honored to host our friends from Epik Project, joining us all the way from Portland, Oregon, to celebrate their 10 YEARS disrupting demand and fighting this injustice.

A very special thank you to Molberg Plumbing for making this morning possible and for their commitment to anti-trafficking work in our community.

This family-owned business goes above and beyond to provide the highest level of quality and service to their customers and is dedicated to making their community the very best that it can be 💪🏽

Ready to take the next steps in your volunteer journey? We'll see you online for our next 1 hour Orientation! 💻⁠
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Happening Wednesday November 8 at 12 pm, this zoom orientation is the first step to getting involved in our committed, relational opportunities.⁠
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During this time, you will learn more about trafficking in our community as well as our greatest volunteer needs (PS - this includes opportunities for both men and women!)⁠

Head to thenetfw.com/orientation to get registered.
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See you there 🤳🏽👋🏼

Pumpkin painting, costumes, quality time together, and our very own Roci as the musical chairs DJ...social events just don't get much better than that 🎃🍂⁠
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One of our staff members shared, "I had the opportunity to speak with a woman who recently started coming to The Net. She shared that after coming to classes and being at the pumpkin party, she feels like this is becoming more like home to her." ⁠
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We are so thankful for everyone who makes up this network of support that feels like home to survivors 🧡

We know that the vast majority of men in Fort Worth want to be part of the solution to s*x trafficking but don’t know where to start.

👉🏼 Enter: MASE Breakfast!

This quarterly educational breakfast exists to equip men with the knowledge and skills they need to make a real difference in changing the culture of exploitation that we live in 💪🏽

Our final breakfast of the year is next Friday at TX Whiskey Ranch. We are honored to host our friends from Epik Project, joining us all the way from Portland, to celebrate their decade in the fight against trafficking!

Head to thenetfw.com/masebreakfast join us for Reata breakfast, great community, and a memorable morning together ☕️

2 weeks from today, our biggest MASE Breakfast yet is happening and guys, this is one you won't want to miss ☕️⁠
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Joining us all the way from Portland, Oregon, we are so excited to host our friends Tom Perez, Epik Project Founder & CEO, and Justin Euteneier, Program Director to celebrate "A Decade of Disruption."⁠
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Tom and Justin are national leaders and innovators in demand reduction, having engaged with and disrupted s*x buyers for a decade.⁠
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Together we will learn from their experience of talking to thousands of s*x buyers and training hundreds of men across the country to do the same!⁠
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Join us at TX Whiskey Ranch on Friday 10/27 for an incredible morning together. Reata breakfast will be served! Head to thenetfw.com/masebreakfast to register ✏️

Their official titles vary but we consider our Program gals to be the best cheerleaders for survivors that we know 🎉⁠
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Recently, our Staff Advocate, Natalie, wrote:⁠
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"I am amazed by the women in our program who are fighting every single day for their families, their lives, and their future with all that they have. ⁠
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With so many obstacles it could be easy for them to feel discouraged or to lose hope and give up, but these women push forward and don't ever give up. ⁠
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When something doesn't go well, they grieve and cry with each other. ⁠
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When someone has a celebration, even if others aren't quite there yet, instead of being jealous or comparing, they are excited and celebrate with them! ⁠
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We could all learn from the way these amazing women do life together and how they commit to their community in support of one another."

Families, judges, advocates, donors, board members, church partners, law enforcement, and more gathered last week at our 11th Annual RISE Graduation 🎓⁠
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We have the immense privilege of partnering with RISE, an incredible county court program to provide relational support, advocacy, recreational events, and more for survivors of trafficking and s*xual exploitation.⁠
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The court's presiding judge, Judge Sheila Wynn, shared -- "People in our community are coming together to wrap their arms around these amazing women who dared to want something better for themselves."⁠
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We celebrated, we cried, and we clapped our hearts out because everyone is worthy of the chance to rebuild their lives and these ladies are living examples of what that looks like! ✨👏🏼💜

Fort Worth friends, if you're headed to Christmas in Cowtown this week to get a jump on your holiday shopping, don't forget to swing by The Worthy Co booth!⁠
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We are honored to be part of this incredible event again this year and excited to be part of your holiday season with gifts that make a tangible difference right here in our community 🤍⁠
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Whether you are grabbing jewelry or candles handcrafted by survivors or apparel with a meaningful message, 100% of your purchase supports women as they do the hard work of rebuilding their lives!⁠
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We'll see you in booths 77-78 Thursday - Sunday this week 👋🏼⁠
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Can't make it to Christmas in Cowtown but still want to give gifts that give back? Head to worthy-co.com to shop online for local pick up or delivery!

We each have a role to play in the fight against trafficking and we can't do it alone. We need one another!⁠
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Guys, grab a friend and join us for our last MASE Breakfast of the year on October 27 to meet other men in the community who care about this issue like you do.⁠
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We will enjoy Reata breakfast (and lots of coffee of course ☕️) and hear from leaders in the field of demand disruption from Epik Project, joining us all the way from Portland!⁠
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By attending these educational breakfasts, you will learn more and gain the tools you need to go out and change the culture around you 💪🏽⁠
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Head to thenetfw.com/masebreakfast to register today.

There's no better way to kick off a new month than with a BIG celebration 🥁🎷🎉⁠
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Thanks to you, our Net fam, we are honored to share that we surpassed our fundraising goal to raise a grand total of $410,900 at our first ever Survivor Gala!⁠
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This overwhelming show of generosity from our community is more than just an incredible number. ⁠
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It represents a city full of passionate individuals, businesses, and partners who believe every person is worthy of the chance to rebuild their lives.⁠
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That is something we will never stop celebrating ✨✨✨⁠
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From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to each person who played such a special role in this evening and accomplishment!!

Guys, our final men's breakfast of 2023 is one you won't want to miss.⁠
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We will gather at TX Whiskey Ranch, enjoy Reata breakfast, and hear from our friends at Epik Project (flying in all the way from Portland 🛩) to celebrate their 10 years of demand disruption work!⁠
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Join us to learn from their experience of talking to thousands of s*x buyers and training hundreds of men across the country to do the same 💪🏽⁠
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This will be our biggest breakfast yet -- grab a friend and head to thenetfw.com/masebreakfast to register.⁠
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(PS - we know it's early! We'll keep the coffee coming all morning ☕️)

If there's one thing we know to be true 🙏🏽 it's that healing happens best in the context of an empowering and supportive community!⁠
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🌟 North Texas Giving Day is TODAY 🌟 and we have a goal to raise $40,000 to make this kind of community possible for more survivors of trafficking in our city.⁠
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A generous donor has given $10,000 in match funds, which means your gift goes further to make DOUBLE the impact.⁠
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Head to thenetfw.com/givingday to invest in direct support for survivors. Every single dollar makes a difference and we are so thankful for your support! 💪🏽💛

When you make a gift for North Texas Giving Day, your gift goes further and makes direct support for survivors of trafficking possible through our Enrichment Program! ⁠
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Through Enrichment, women invest in themselves by participating in life skills classes, case management, and goal setting!⁠
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As they reach specific milestones and goals, they can receive financial benchmarks from The Net including gift cards and direct investments in their savings accounts 💪🏽⁠
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SWIPE 👉🏼 to see the impact you make when your gift is doubled, thanks to our generous match funds donor!⁠
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Early giving is open now ✨ head to thenetfw.com/givingday to double your impact today!