ABOUT US
We believe the best way to end human trafficking is to stop it before it starts.
Our Mission
Freedom 4/24 seeks to prevent and end sexual exploitation and trafficking locally and globally.
We raise awareness, provide prevention education, and expand the restoration work of our partners.
our story
The Power of $24
In 2008, our founder Christine went to Thailand and witnessed the reality of sexual exploitation: A person could buy a girl for a whole day for $24.
She came back home and couldn’t dismiss the injustice of human trafficking. How could a human have a price tag? And for $24?
She wanted to find a way for $24 to instead bring freedom for a lifetime. This was the beginning of our organization and how we got our name—Freedom 4/24
What started as a t-shirt fundraiser, has now turned into a non-profit restoring the lives of those who have been touched by this evil while working hard to ensure it does not affect another.
2024 Impact Highlights
9,142 Students
Will be educated in the 2024/2025 school year with Freedom 4/24's Human Trafficking Prevention Curriculum for grades 5-12.
Accredidation
Our Healthcare & Human Trafficking Curriculum was accredited and offers Continuing Medical Education (CME) for providers.
Venue 4/24
Launched a new sustainability initiative—Venue 4/24—Freedom 4/24's DIY venue rental.
Meet the Team
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Joy Cover
PRESIDENT
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Loukia Ameyaw
HUMAN TRAFFICKING RESOURCE COORDINATOR
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Deborah Hallgren
SUSTAINABILITY DIRECTOR
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Jaclyn Blackford
DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & OPERATIONS
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Lauren Mcquillan
EVENTS & EDUCATION COORDINATOR
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Beheatherlyn Kirby
ADMINISTRATIVE DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
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Jill Budimir
PREVENTION EDUCATION CURRICULUM DEVELOPER
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Sal Ferlise
CFO
A Special Thank You to Our Board Members
Martha Heinlein, Board Chair
Sal Ferlise
Abe Loper
Miranda Canady
Sharon Stiteler
Faith Towles
Cristina Peniche
Frances Breakfield
Tina Paige
Joy Cover, President, Freedom 4/24