John,

The National Human Trafficking Hotline identifies over 1,000 situations of labor trafficking a year in the United States in industries like agriculture, construction, restaurants, and many more. But we know there are more victims who aren’t able to contact the Hotline for help. 

You may be thinking, “Why wouldn’t someone reach out if they’re not being treated well?” 

Many of these victims migrated to work in the U.S. on H-2A and H-2B visas, which require them to remain employed by their sponsor. Exploitative employers take advantage of this, often threatening deportation to keep workers silent.

Changing this system is a long-term effort. In the meantime, the federal government has added protections for migrant workers who speak up. But not everyone knows about these new rights.

Will you help us empower workers?

This is what Polaris’s worker rights team does every day. Using tools like Nonechka, a mobile app that helps H-2A workers understand their rights and gives them a place to confidentially share what they are experiencing at work, our team strives to make sure everyone has a safe working environment. 

Your gift will ensure that workers are treated with dignity. And for a limited time, your gift will have TWICE the impact with a generous match! 

Polaris supports labor trafficking victims across the United States, no matter where they come from or who is trafficking them. Your generosity makes it possible for Polaris to provide the information and support everyone needs to work safely, without fear of abuse or threats.

Will you support them with a gift today?

P.S. You can make an even bigger impact by giving now! Through December 31, every $1 you give becomes $2 with our year-end match of up to $500,000!