Last Word Freedom Funded Campaign 2026 Every February, the Super Bowl captures the world’s attention, tens of millions of fans will tune in, hundreds of thousands travel to the host city, and for one weekend, celebration becomes a spectacle. But amid the excitement, an uncomfortable narrative persists: is the Super Bowl a hotbed for human trafficking? The short answer? The issue is far more complex than headlines suggest and the reality extends well beyond one event. The Narr

Every year thousands of people are reported missing in Texas alone. Nationally there is over 500,000 people still missing. But so is strengthening the systems that protect the vulnerable before exploitation occurs and support them after they are found. On this day we also acknowledge the pain, uncertainty, and resilience of families who are waiting for answers. Provide our support to organizations and advocates working

Kristen Galvan was trafficked by a gang who targeted her at the local high school and groomed her through Instagram. She went missing in January of 2020 and for 5 years her mother worked tirelessly to locate Kristen. In January of 2026 Kristens remains had been identified as the Fort Bend County Jane Doe, who was discovered 3 weeks after Kristen went missing in January of 2020.

The Trafficking Survivors Relief Act of 2025 establishes a federal legal framework allowing survivors to vacate certain convictions and expunge arrest records for non-violent offenses committed as a direct result of their exploitation.

“Education is the movement from darkness to light.” — Allan Bloom Last week, the C7 Human Trafficking Coalition awarded recipients of the Gateway Scholarship Fund —a powerful resource that enables survivors of human trafficking to pursue higher education and, ultimately, long-term independence and freedom. Education, whether through a technical program, trade school, or four-year university, creates opportunity, stability, and long term success. For survivors, it can be a cr

In a world with over eight billion people, it’s easy to wonder whether one voice can truly make a difference. The honest answer? One voice alone rarely changes the world overnight. But voices don’t exist to stand in isolation. Your voice is not only what you say, it's what you choose. Every decision you make creates a ripple: where you spend your money, what brands you support, what stories you amplify, and what injustices you refuse to ignore. Those choices compound over tim

Hello and Happy New Year, everyone! I’m wishing all of you a 2026 filled with love, light, peace, and fulfillment in every area of your life. As we usher in this new year, it’s important to remember that human trafficking hasn’t disappeared, it continues to impact members of our communities. January marks Human Trafficking Awareness Month , and Last Word is aiming higher in 2026 than ever before. Various global reports indicate that human trafficking generates close to $500

Human trafficking has become a familiar buzzword over the past 10 years, frequently referenced in major news cycles, attached to high-profile names, and discussed in broad, often sensationalized terms. Over time, the phrase itself risks becoming diluted, reshaped by headlines rather than grounded in reality. What’s often missing from mainstream conversations is an honest portrayal of the grassroots organizations doing the most vital work the exhausting, underfunded, and deepl