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resources + awareness surrounding the issue of sex trafficking + commercial sexual exploitation We aspire to be an inspirational model for other communities.

Awaken acts to transform our community with the ultimate goal of eradicating commercial sexual exploitation. We aim for victims of commercial sexual exploitation to be restored to their fullest potential. Awaken aims to accomplish its mission and vision through three areas: Prevention, Restoration, and City Transformation.

10/30/2026

✨ Celebrate 15 years of Awaken’s work, and be part of what comes next!

Awaken co-founders Melissa Holland and Jen Campbell invite you to join us for Awaken’s Annual Banquet on November 13 at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno!

Come celebrate all that God has done and continues to do through Awaken as we unite with a community committed to ending s*x trafficking in Nevada.

Your evening will include:
🍽️ A wonderful dinner
🎤 Keynote speaker Christina Rangel, Awaken’s Director of Justice Initiatives
🤝 An engaging, diverse panel
🎁 Exciting live and silent auctions
💛 An opportunity to celebrate 15 years of impact and invest in the mission ahead

It's coming up quickly! Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate, connect, and make a difference!

🎟️ BUY YOUR TICKETS OR RESERVE A TABLE TODAY!

📅 November 13, 2026
📍 Grand Sierra Resort | Reno, Nevada

👉 Get your tickets here: https://event.auctria.com/016e2d33-4f6e-440b-95ef-34ade48ddb5c/

10/29/2026

What happens behind closed doors may be more troubling than it appears.

Illicit massage businesses can operate under the appearance of legitimate businesses while concealing commercial s*xual exploitation and, in some cases, human trafficking.

This isn't just a national issue. Local investigations have exposed illicit operations right here in Reno.

🔎 How do these businesses operate? What have local investigations revealed? And how can exploitation remain hidden in plain sight?

Read Awaken's latest blog to explore the issue and learn why understanding it matters to our community.

👉 Read the full article: https://www.awakenjustice.org/illicit-massage-parlors-reno

Want to stay informed with updates on anti-s*x trafficking efforts, legislative advocacy, and practical ways you can take action? Join The Justice Forum, Awaken's community education initiative.
🔗https://www.awakenjustice.org/tjf

10/27/2026

💛 You're invited! Join us for Awaken's Annual Banquet on November 13!

For 15 years, Awaken has been working to combat s*x trafficking and support survivors. Now, we're inviting YOU to be part of this important mission.

Join us for an inspiring evening featuring survivor stories, dinner, and an opportunity to unite with others who believe every person deserves freedom and hope.

📅 Friday, November 13, 2026
📍 Grand Sierra Resort | Reno, NV
🕕 6 PM — General admission reception
🕖 7 PM — Dinner and program

🎟️ Get your tickets today! https://event.auctria.com/016e2d33-4f6e-440b-95ef-34ade48ddb5c/aa6cd270-8751-11e9-a741-3fcfcb35cbb0 and join us for an unforgettable evening supporting Awaken's mission.

We hope to see you there!

10/22/2026

Restoration in action. Lives reached. Hope for what's ahead.

Since 2011, we've reached more than 1,400 survivors through our Restoration work, including 183 minors since 2017.

Restoration is more than a moment. It's a commitment to walking alongside survivors and connecting them with support as they work toward healing, stability, and a future filled with possibility.

As we celebrate 15 years of Awaken, we're grateful for everyone who has helped make this work possible. And we know there's more work ahead.

Join us Friday, November 13, at our Annual Banquet to celebrate what's been accomplished and help support what comes next.

🎟️ Get your tickets and be part of the impact.
awakenjustice.org

10/17/2026

💙 Thank you again, Reno Rodeo Association!

We’re incredibly grateful to the Reno Rodeo Association and everyone who purchased a 50/50 raffle ticket during the 2026 Reno Rodeo. Thanks to your generosity, Awaken received $12,674.80 to support our work with survivors of commercial s*x trafficking and exploitation.

This gift is a powerful reminder of what’s possible when our community comes together to make a difference. Thank you for investing in Awaken’s mission and helping us continue this important work in Nevada!

10/15/2026

An invitation from Christina! 💜

We’re less than one month away from Awaken’s Annual Banquet, and Christina Rangel would love for you to join us!

As Awaken’s Director of Justice Initiatives and this year’s keynote speaker, Christina will share her heart for this work and why our community’s role in ending s*x trafficking and commercial s*xual exploitation matters now more than ever.

Join us Friday, November 13, for a powerful evening of connection, inspiration, and hope as we celebrate lives being restored, share what’s happening in our community, and look ahead to the work still to be done.

Every person has a part to play in creating change, and we would love to have you in the room with us.

🎟️ Get your tickets today: awakenjustice.org

10/14/2026

❤️ ONE MONTH UNTIL AWAKEN’S ANNUAL BANQUET!

For 15 years, Awaken has been working to bring hope, healing, and freedom to those impacted by commercial s*xual exploitation. And behind that work are people who believe in the mission and choose to stand with us year after year.

In this special interview, Terri Phelps, one of Awaken’s longtime sponsors, shares why she and her husband have continued to say yes to Awaken for 15 years. Their commitment is a powerful reminder that when we put love into action, we can make a lasting difference.

Want to be part of the impact?

🤝 LAST CHANCE to become an Annual Banquet sponsor! Join the businesses and individuals investing in Awaken’s mission.

🎟️ Get your tickets today! Celebrate 15 years of Awaken’s work with us on November 13 at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno.

Every sponsorship and every ticket helps support Awaken’s work to prevent commercial s*xual exploitation and provide hope and healing.

🔗 Become a sponsor or purchase tickets at awakenjustice.org

10/13/2026

🚨 LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER! 🚨

Nearly 1 in 3 victims recovered in Northern Nevada’s s*x trafficking investigations over a one-year period was a child.

Between January 1, 2025, and January 1, 2026, the Regional Human Exploitation and Trafficking (HEAT) Unit reported recovering 55 victims from the illegal s*x trade—including 18 children.

Children in our community face real risks. Would you recognize the signs of online grooming or exploitation? Do you know how to help protect the kids in your life from harmful content, cyberbullying, privacy risks, and emerging dangers involving AI?

Don't wait for a warning sign. Learn how to help protect the children in your life.

Join Awaken for "Behind the Screen: A Workshop for Keeping Kids Safe Online." This FREE workshop is designed for parents, grandparents, foster parents, teachers, and anyone who cares for children.

📅 Thursday, October 15 | 6 p.m.
📍 Sparks Christian Fellowship
510 Greenbrae Dr., Sparks, NV

⏰ This is your last chance to register! RSVP now at awakenjustice.org/events

Every child deserves to be safe online. Let’s work together to help make that possible.

10/13/2026

Is s*x trafficking in Reno really an issue? Yes, and the local facts matter.

Between January 2025 and January 2026, the Regional Human Exploitation and Trafficking (HEAT) Unit reported recovering 55 victims, including 18 children (nearly 1 in 3 victims was a child). During that same period, investigations resulted in 143 arrests and 287 criminal charges.

But statistics alone can't tell the whole story.

Who is being exploited? How does trafficking begin? What role does demand play? And what can our community do about it?

In her latest blog post, Christina Rangel, Awaken's Director of Justice Initiatives, explores five local facts that bring the reality of s*x trafficking closer to home, including the impact on minors, criminal cases connected to our community, and the demand that fuels s*xual exploitation.

Her message is clear: awareness matters, but awareness alone isn't enough.

Read the full article to learn more about what's happening in our community and how you can help make a difference.

👉 https://www.awakenjustice.org/is-s*x-trafficking-in-reno-really-an-issue

10/10/2026

Prevention in action. Thousands reached. More work ahead. ➡️

Since launching our Prevention programming in Reno in 2013, we've expanded our education efforts across Northern Nevada, reaching 36 schools and training more than 13,000 people in Prevention education.

We're proud of this progress, but we know there's more work to be done. Prevention takes a community, and we can't do it alone.

Join us Friday, November 13, for our Annual Banquet! Celebrate what we've accomplished together the past 15 years, hear from inspiring voices, and leave equipped to take action against s*x trafficking.

🎟️ Get your tickets and be part of what comes next.
https://www.awakenjustice.org/

Address

433 Spokane Street
Reno, NV
89512

Telephone

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