A note from
our founders.
The decision to come together to answer the call to end human trafficking in Orange County was the easy part. Facing the harsh realities of what sex and labor trafficking had become was difficult, but we knew not insurmountable. What began as informal meetings has grown to become a collaborative filled with some of the most passionate philanthropists and leading experts in the region. Together, we are dedicated to creating the kind of collective shift that will truly make it impossible for human trafficking to exist in Orange County.
Like so many of you, once we learned about the pervasiveness of human trafficking — often right in front of us — we knew we could not sit idle. We gathered our resources and formed the Collaborative to harness our potential and power. By identifying the gaps, we can get in front of the issues that matter most, creating unique solutions that make a meaningful impact.
We know the fight against human trafficking is a long one and it is our mission to be the catalyst of change that ends it in Orange County and beyond.
Board of Directors
Our Board directs our mission, strategy and goals while guiding all of our actions.
“Let’s invest in a world where compassion triumphs over cruelty, ensuring every individual is afforded the freedom and dignity they deserve.”
As the trusted fund administrator, Orange County United Way holds the Collaborative’s philanthropic funds and guarantees the ethical, transparent, and vetted dissemination of those funds. Guided by best practices, Orange County United Way manages grant applications, vetting, contracts, and reports for across-the-board accountability of all funds.
Advisory board
We are grateful to have built an extensive advisory board of experts, researchers, and advocates to direct our efforts, give us advice, and hold us accountable for the commitments we make.
Orange County United Way
EverFree
Vanguard University’s Global Center for Women and Justice
Blum Center for Poverty Alleviation
University of California, Irvine
Orangewood Foundation
International Sanctuary
Reveille Inc
i 5 Freedom Network
