John,

I wonder what is meaningful to you during the holiday season?
 
For us, our Shared Hope family prepares to enter into what we call a season of hope – a time of gratitude for the lives that are changed and a time of eager anticipation for what is to come.
 
We can’t wait to see what we can do to help more survivors and bring justice to their lives!
 
This year’s season of hope is right around the corner! And we’re kicking it off on #GivingTuesday this December 3 … a global day of giving.
 
Today, I invite you to be a part of something really special and partner with us on #GivingTuesday and make a big difference, together. Start your own fundraiser — inspiring friends, family, and those in your social network to partner with you.
 
What I’m asking of you is to simply encourage your friends and family to join you in making a huge impact for good!
 
It begins today … right here … as you pledge your #GivingTuesday to spread the word and raise funds for Shared Hope through your own Facebook Fundraiser.
 
Whether you have hundreds of Facebook friends and followers or just a few, you have the power to influence them in a positive way and speak up on behalf of trafficking victims. All it takes is dedication to a cause you believe in, followed by action.
 
#GivingTuesday is the perfect day to do it!
 
So take action now! I have provided step-by-step instructions, sample wording, photos — everything you need to pledge your #GivingTuesday for the causes of restoration, prevention, and justice.
 
This could be another chapter you write in the movement to end trafficking. Or your way of kicking off the holiday season. Whatever your reason, we thank you for standing with us.
 
Thank you for helping us fight this battle.

 
Marissa Gunther, MSW
Director of Growth Strategies