In today’s rundown: A snapshot of what life is like for children in Northern Virginia. | The Women’s Collective is moving to Ward 5. | And a new video explaining how human trafficking has become a major problem in the United States.
–Voices for Virginia’s Children — a Women’s Foundation Grantee Partner — has released “A Portrait of Children in Northern Virginia 2010.” This “first-ever snapshot” highlights demographic, economic and social trends that impact children between the ages of 0 and 18 in Northern Virginia. Click here to read the report which highlights some of the most serious issues these children and their families face.
— After a decade of working out of Ward 1, The Women’s Collective is moving to Ward 5. Another Women’s Foundation Grantee Partner, The Women’s Collective works with District women and girls who are affected by HIV and AIDS. TWC will be having an open house tomorrow afternoon. Click here for more.
— The Rebecca Project, FAIR Fund and Crittenton Foundation have joined together to produce a video about human trafficking in the United States. Click here to watch the video which includes testimonials from two young women who were the victims of trafficking.
