The Legacy of Representative Jim Coley
It is difficult to write about the life and legacy of Jim Coley, and these words still feel like they come up short. He is known by many names: husband, father, friend, state representative and more.
read more »Rachel Haaga: FACES of Memphis
"It was during a job at Trilogy Tattoos and Piercings that Rachel was first introduced to the realities of human trafficking. Today, she works to raise trafficking awareness, fight for systemic changes and empower survivors." Said Gaye Swan, a freelance writer with StyleBlueprint. Just recently Rachel had an interview with StyleBlueprint whose focus is "Connecting Women to Their ...
read more »What is one thing people don't talk about when it comes to Human Trafficking that they should?
The following are responses from Restore Corps team members in response to the question asking "What is one thing people don't talk about when it comes to Human Trafficking that they should?"
read more »Cattle Call Podcast Interview w/ Rachel Haaga and Julia Bey
Recently Rachel and Julia had the opportunity to sit down with Isaac at Cattle Call Podcast. Cattle Call focuses on "anything and everything", and this week they chatted all about Restore Corps. Check out part one and part two here:
read more »Human Trafficking Awareness Month Legislative & Policy Roundtable
In honor of Human Trafficking Awareness Month, Restore Corps along with Grow free Tennessee and End Slavery Tennessee held second virtual roundtable discussion. This time, the three Tennessee Anti-Slavery Alliance partners were joined by Shared Hope International (Christine Raino) and Tennessee State Legislators Rep. Debra Moody, Rep. London Lamar, and Rep. Mary Littleton.
read more »An Introspect On The Meaning of MLK Day
Today is Friday, January 22, 2021. It’s almost a week after MLK Day. I didn’t post about Martin Luther King Jr last week. I always consider it, but I hesitate to ensure I “get it right.” I think we can all agree it’s quite easy to post something to social media and then go about our days. In a world where it’s become so easy to share thoughts and opinions, ...
read more »Two Mid-South organizations team up for Human Trafficking Awareness Month
“At the end of the day, it is discouraging to know that that number is likely higher," said Rachel Haaga, Restore Corps.
read more »Human Trafficking Awareness Month Lunch & Learn
Categories: Press Release
Partners from the Tennessee Anti-Trafficking Alliance (TASA) gathered together to have a Webinar on Facebook Live. Executive Director, Rachel Sumner Haaga hosted the event. During the round table discussion, professionals Coasy Hale, Director of Survivor Services from Restore Corps, Tia Bowden, Intervention Coordinator from End Slavery Tennessee, and Lisa Bolton, Director of Youth Services from ...
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