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  • National Anti-Trafficking Legislation Passed!

    05/28/2014 2:50 PM | Heather Brown (Administrator)
    From our friends at the Community Campaign against Human Trafficking Tampa Bay ..

    Exciting News!    http://sharedhope.org/2014/05/21/unaimous-bipartisan-support-results-passage-5-anti-trafficking-bills/

    On May 20, with remarkable bipartisan support, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a series of five bills that will strengthen America's response to child victims of sex trafficking. The bills include:

    1. H.R. 3530, Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act (JVTA)
    2. H.R. 3610, Stop Exploitation Through Trafficking Act of 2013 (SETT)
    3. H.R. 4058, Preventing Sex Trafficking and Improving Opportunities for Youth in Foster Care Act
    4. H.R. 4225, Stop Advertising Victims of Exploitation Act of 2014 (SAVE)
    5. H.R. 4573, International Megan's Law                                                                                       
    "We're excited to see a growing intolerance for the factors that make trafficking flourish: demand for commercial sex with minors, online classified sites that facilitate the sale of children, and a disregard for the protection from exploitation of homeless, runaway and foster youth," ~Linda Smith, President and Founder of Shared Hope International

  • Tickets, Canoe Trips and Photos Oh My!

    08/28/2013 9:57 AM | Heather Brown (Administrator)
    We have donations coming in for the silent auction - including a certificate for a canoe trip down the Hillsborough River, some photography packages from Cason Photography, and some tickets to Busch Gardens.   For those who are interested in joining the fun or know of someone who might be willing to donate a basket for auction - have them contact us at hlbrown@tampacpa.com.

  • Great News for the Community Campaign Against Human Trafficking !!

    08/22/2013 12:54 PM | Heather Brown (Administrator)
    The Community Campaign Against Human Trafficking was one of two agencies selected by Ad 2 Tampa Bay as their 2013-2014 Public Service Client.  This is a tremendous opportunity as it will provide them a fully integrated marketing campaign to coincide with Human Trafficking Awareness Month (January) and help advocate the issue of human trafficking at an awareness level.  

    See more information regarding efforts to end Human Trafficking at www.heartdancefoundation.org

  • Thank you to Vanessa Morris for a fantastic presentation!!

    08/22/2013 12:46 PM | Heather Brown (Administrator)
    Vanessa is the founder of Project Buy Her Back and was our speaker this month at our luncheon.  From all the ladies of Tampa Bay BPW and the guests that attended the event - thank you so much for sharing your story and putting a local perspective on the need to end Human Trafficking.  I know I was personally inspired by your efforts and those of others in the community to end this horrible practice.   For those unable to attend or interest in obtaining more information - please check out the Project Buy Her Back website.

  • My interview with Louise Thompson on TBCN's Creating Your Own Job Series

    08/13/2013 3:05 PM | Heather Brown (Administrator)
    Heather L. Brown on Creating your own Job !

  • Thought I would share - Louise is a long-time past member of BPW !

    08/13/2013 3:03 PM | Heather Brown (Administrator)
    TBBJ article on Louise Thompson

  • Check out this short video clip of Rhonda Shear - our 2013 WOY - as posted by TBBJ

    08/13/2013 3:00 PM | Heather Brown (Administrator)
    One Question, One Minute with Rhonda Shear

  • Fulfill Your Destiny partners with Macy's "Shop for a Cause" Event

    08/13/2013 2:11 PM | Heather Brown (Administrator)

    Fulfill Your Destiny has partnered with Macy's for their annual 'Shop For A Cause' event on Saturday, Aug 24th.  People are invited to purchase their shopping passes either from Karen Mertes directly or online at Fulfill Your Destiny's website.   For only a $5 donation to Fulfill Your Destiny, people will receive a Shopping Pass that entitles them to 25% off of sale, clearance as well as regular priced items as well as an opportunity to enter for a chance to win a $500 Macy's Gift Card.  These Shopping Passes are good at any Macy's throughout our country.   

  • Tampa Bay BPW Featured in Creating Your Own Job on TBCN

    07/12/2013 9:23 AM | Heather Brown (Administrator)
    I was invited to participate in the Creating Your Own Job series on the Tampa Bay Community Network this past month.  The discussion for the segment focuses on networking and its importance in today's business environment.  The episode will air on Tuesday, July 16th at 8:00pm on Verizon 30, Bright House Networks 950, Comcast 20 and via watchus.tbcn.org  You can also watch the program on demand by clicking here.

  • Save the Date !

    05/29/2013 4:28 PM | Heather Brown (Administrator)
    The 21st Annual Networking Night Event is only a few months away.  Scheduled for October 24th, this year we are honoring Rhonda Shear as our 2013 Woman of the Year.  Online event registration will be up and running shortly !

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