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Kristen Keen from Rethreaded joins the show with a sweet treat that makes a difference.
Read full article: Kristen Keen from Rethreaded joins the show with a sweet treat that makes a difference.Rethreaded, a Jacksonville-based nonprofit, focuses on empowering survivors of human trafficking through sustainable employment and holistic support. Their mission centers on restoring autonomy and breaking cycles of exploitation by providing survivors with the tools to rebuild their lives. Kristin Keen joined RCL today to share some of the delicious toffee that is more than just a great gift, but a way to change lives. Learn more at rethreaded.com
โWeโre going to do it togetherโ: New exhibit at JAX highlights local battle with human trafficking
Read full article: โWeโre going to do it togetherโ: New exhibit at JAX highlights local battle with human traffickingSouthwest Airlines unveiled a new exhibition at Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) Friday morning showcasing leather-crafted items created by survivors of human trafficking.
Worth Sharing: Puppy love, changing lives and getting you ready for the weekend on River City Live
Read full article: Worth Sharing: Puppy love, changing lives and getting you ready for the weekend on River City LiveWe're sharing some of our favorite River City Live moments from this week in case you missed them or want to share them with your friends or family.
Highlighting 4 missing Jacksonville-area children on National Missing Childrenโs Day
Read full article: Highlighting 4 missing Jacksonville-area children on National Missing Childrenโs DayNational Missing Childrenโs Day is Thursday, a day dedicated to finding that 1% and reuniting them with their families.
Jacksonville mayor proclaims January 2022 as National Human Trafficking Prevention Month
Read full article: Jacksonville mayor proclaims January 2022 as National Human Trafficking Prevention MonthMayor Lenny Curry on Thursday proclaimed January 2022 as National Human Trafficking Prevention Month in Jacksonville.
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Rethreaded launches campaign to raise money for new campus in Springfield
Read full article: Rethreaded launches campaign to raise money for new campus in SpringfieldJACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and Rethreaded launched its โNever Say Noโ campaign. โOur dream is to never say no to a woman who is ready to start a new life,โ said Rethreaded founder and CEO Kristin Keen. The organization provides jobs and mental health services to survivors of human trafficking. The goal of the campaign is to raise money for its new campus in Historic Springfield. โRight now, we, at any given time, weโll have a waiting list of at least 15 women,โ explained Keen.
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Hiring with a purpose: Jacksonville group helps survivors thrive
Read full article: Hiring with a purpose: Jacksonville group helps survivors thriveJACKSONVILLE, Fla. Giving human trafficking survivors a new purpose, the Jacksonville-based nonprofit Rethreaded Inc. has reached a new hire milestone. The group recently hired seven women to help other survivors build a new life. Rethreaded founder and CEO Kristin Keen says the new additions to the organization were made possible thanks to community support. During the pandemic our country has seen a 40% increase in calls for help to the human trafficking hotline, Keen said. We will stand with them in their new journey to freedom.Rethreadeds mission is to help human trafficking survivors start a new life.
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Rethreaded gets largest-ever order for face masks
Read full article: Rethreaded gets largest-ever order for face masksJACKSONVILLE, Fla. Rethreaded, a Jacksonville nonprofit that employs survivors of human trafficking, is helping companies return to work safely by producing face coverings amid the coronavirus pandemic. At Rethreaded, we see the power of impactful work every day as we grow our business and are able to employ more survivors of human trafficking, said Rethreadeds founder and CEO Kristin Keen. Rethreaded has helped three other large organizations prepare to return to work safely. The non-profit has made N99 masks for Baptist Health Jacksonville, Ascension St. Vincent, as well as cotton T-shirt masks for K9s For Warriors. The non-profits wish is that they can help more organizations return to work safely, while simultaneously progressing their mission to employ survivors of human trafficking.

Senator Rubio names 'ReThreaded' as the U.S. Senate Small Business of the Week
Read full article: Senator Rubio names 'ReThreaded' as the U.S. Senate Small Business of the WeekJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - U.S. Senator Marco Rubio named Rethreaded of Jacksonville as the U.S. Senate Small Business of the Week. Founder Kristin Keen established Rethreaded in 2011 to employ women who are survivors of human trafficking. The business, which offers a selection of conscious gifts and handcrafted accessories at its storefront in Jacksonville and online, has employed 40 women throughout its history. Rethreaded is a great example of the positive impact social entrepreneurship ventures can have on our communities," Senator Rubio said.