Marilyn Murray, Love146 · [email protected]

September 1, 2026 at 5:12 PM

Who are The Counted On?

** Be someone a child can count on. ------------------------------------------------------------ We all need people we can count on. But some of the children who come to Love146 were let down - even exploited - by the very people who they should have been able to count on. When a young person co…

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  Love146 · [email protected]

August 27, 2026 at 7:08 PM

Before getting to the work...how are you doing?

[link removed] Hi John, “How are you doing?” At Love146, that question comes first. In weekly one-on-ones, supervisors ask staff how they’re doing before talking through caseloads, deadlines, or what needs to happen next. It reflects something we believe deeply: the way we care for our staff…

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  Love146 · [email protected]

August 20, 2026 at 7:54 PM

Back to school, after trafficking

[link removed] For many young people, the start of school brings important structure and fresh opportunities. But transitions are not always easy, and some students come back carrying experiences that may not be visible when they walk through the doors. Love146 has worked alongside vulnerable …

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  Love146 · [email protected]

August 12, 2026 at 1:07 AM

"I won’t be afraid to ask for help.”

Professionals across more than 30 states have been equipped to deliver Not a Number, Love146’s trauma-informed abuse and violence prevention curriculum. One of those states is Wisconsin, where schools and youth-serving organizations are helping young people build practical skills for safety and supp…

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  Love146 · [email protected]

August 7, 2026 at 3:55 PM

Back to School Spotlight

Professionals across more than 30 states have been equipped with Love146’s prevention curriculum. One of those states is Ohio, where a growing network of local organizations is preparing to bring Not a Number to more than 1,500 students across Cuyahoga County. Before students return to classrooms…

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  Love146 · [email protected]

July 30, 2026 at 1:21 PM

Today is World Day Against Trafficking in Persons

[link removed] WATCH THE DOCUMENTARY ([link removed]) July 30 marks World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. Public awareness of trafficking has grown substantially in recent years, but much of that awareness stops at headlines and statistics. Fewer people know what actually happens after someo…

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  Love146 · [email protected]

July 23, 2026 at 6:23 PM

Recently at Love146

** RECENT UPDATES FROM ------------------------------------------------------------ DONATE ([link removed]) GET INVOLVED ([link removed]) [link removed] See How Love146 Is Bringing Trafficking Prevention Across the Country Twelve Northeast Ohio organizations are partnering to certify pro…

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  Love146 · [email protected]

July 15, 2026 at 7:04 PM

An important resource for youth aging out of foster care

[link removed] Millions in housing vouchers aimed at supporting youth aging out of foster care have gone unclaimed leaving this population at heightened risk for trafficking and exploitation. The Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) voucher, established in 2019, offers rental vouchers to youth a…

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  Love146 · [email protected]

July 10, 2026 at 6:10 PM

Two tech companies rolled out very different new features recently

[link removed] In the absence of federal regulation, online child safety is often treated as a matter of parental controls and user education. Therefore, to know whether a company really takes child safety seriously, a more reliable measure than what it says is what it does by default. Over ye…

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  Thomas Myhren, Love146 · [email protected]

June 29, 2026 at 7:20 PM

Help us finish the fiscal year strong for kids

Dear John, Over the past few weeks, we’ve shared stories of the children we serve. Children that our supporters like you help us protect. We’re approaching the final 24 hours of our fiscal year, and the outpouring of love and generosity from this community has been beautiful. Thank you to everyone …

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  Love146 · [email protected]

June 24, 2026 at 3:20 PM

Our care continues long after canoes leave the water

[link removed] For some young people, summer can mean losing the steady routines and connection to trusted adults that school provides. Long stretches of unsupervised time can increase their vulnerability to people looking to exploit them. Love146 steps into that gap. This summer, young peo…

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  Love146 · [email protected]

June 18, 2026 at 7:25 PM

We make their autonomy central

Your gift today helps us continue to fulfill our commitment to children for this fiscal year, ending on June 30th. Make a contribution. ([link removed]) Hi John, When a youth who is at high risk of exploitation (or a suspected victim) is referred to Love146, the first thing we do is schedule a Rap…

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  Love146 · [email protected]

June 16, 2026 at 7:41 PM

"Love146 sets itself apart through its clinical and ethical maturity"

[link removed] We asked the folks at Help For Children why they support this work. We wanted to share their response: Investing in Love146 is an investment in proven frameworks. They’ve taken a complex, heavy issue and turned it into a series of actionable, evidence-based programs that resp…

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  Love146 · [email protected]

June 11, 2026 at 8:35 PM

Hosting a watch party? Make it mean more

Every day, Love146 works alongside young people impacted by trafficking and exploitation. That work shapes the prevention education, safety resources, and practical guidance we share with communities. As we near the end of our fiscal year, we’re at 87% of our funding need. If you’re able, your gift …

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  Glaydon de Freitas, Love146 · [email protected]

June 9, 2026 at 6:47 PM

Kids shouldn't have to be resilient to exploitation

[link removed] ** ▶ PLAY THE VIDEO ([link removed]) ------------------------------------------------------------ [link removed] We often call children strong. Brave. Resilient. And they are. But when we are talking about children who have been exploited, resilience is not something to c…

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  Marilyn Murray, Love146 · [email protected]

June 4, 2026 at 1:26 PM

New Public Safety Resources for the Big Games

Every day, Love146 works directly with young people impacted by exploitation and trafficking. The lessons we learn through that work help shape the prevention education, safety resources, and practical guidance we share with communities. That work requires ongoing support. As we approach the end of …

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  Love146 · [email protected]

June 3, 2026 at 11:02 AM

Something traffickers take advantage of

[link removed] Your gift today helps us continue fulfilling our commitment to children for this fiscal year, ending June 30. Donate here ([link removed]) . As summer approaches, many of the youth we’re working with face a major vulnerability… something that traffickers take advantage of: unstr…

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  Dr. Gundelina Velazco · [email protected]

May 28, 2026 at 6:16 PM

No simple answers

[link removed] Your gift today helps us continue fulfilling our commitment to children for this fiscal year, ending June 30. Donate here ([link removed]) . Hi John, Why is there so much injustice in this world? Why do children suffer so deeply? It is less a question and more a cry. A weary, ach…

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  Glaydon de Freitas, Love146 · [email protected]

May 21, 2026 at 4:24 PM

A group of Siblings Arrived at the Round Home

[link removed] Your gift today helps us continue fulfilling our commitment to children for this fiscal year, ending June 30. Donate here ([link removed]) . Hi John, A group of siblings arrived at the Round Home in the Philippines, all victims of trafficking, each with distinct needs. When other…

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  Thomas Myhren, Love146 · [email protected]

May 18, 2026 at 7:06 PM

"I couldn't keep doing nothing"

Your gift today helps us continue fulfilling our commitment to children for this fiscal year, ending June 30. Donate here ([link removed]) [link removed] Over the years, when we've asked you why you give, we hear similar sentiments again and again. Here are a few exact quotes:
 * I couldn't kee…

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  Love146 · [email protected]

May 15, 2026 at 7:02 PM

Advice before Graduating

[link removed] “Even though you’re finishing school, just never stop learning.” Roberta, Love146’s Associate Director of US Survivor Care, said this from her seat at a table. At Love146, we often talk about the ‘big table,’ the belief that everyone deserves a seat, a voice, and the chance to b…

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  Marilyn Murray, Love146 · [email protected]

May 10, 2026 at 12:14 PM

"How far I've come..." A Mother's Day note from a young woman in our Survivor Care Program

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  Love146 · [email protected]

May 6, 2026 at 7:03 PM

Prediction of Long-term Stability for Youth

Educational engagement and workforce connection are among the clearest predictors of long-term safety and stability for young people. Youth who are disconnected from both school and work, often called “opportunity youth,” face higher risks of homelessness, poverty, and exploitation. Across the count…

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  Love146 · [email protected]

April 29, 2026 at 7:02 PM

Artists and advocates

Hi John, Years ago, Dr. Alysia Nicole Harris wrote a poem that would go on to reach thousands of young people across the country through Not a Number ([link removed]) , our child trafficking prevention education curriculum. Recently, she stood in the room at the Love146 Red Gala and performed it li…

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  Marilyn Murray, Love146 · [email protected]

April 22, 2026 at 6:33 PM

Affordability Crisis Increases Risk of Child Exploitation

APRIL IS CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH Today, affordability is not just an economic headline. It affects child safety. When rent and other basic costs rise faster than wages, when benefits shift or when families face uncertainty about supports like SNAP, or when families lose income with little wa…

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  Marilyn Murray, Love146 · [email protected]

April 14, 2026 at 3:02 PM

How big is the problem of child trafficking in the US?

APRIL IS CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH [link removed] READ THE ARTICLE ([link removed]) Minnesota 9th and 11th graders reported experiencing commercial sexual exploitation. D.C. high school students reported experiencing commercial sexual exploitation. Child trafficking is often thought of…

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  Tyla Kelly, Love146 · [email protected]

April 9, 2026 at 7:03 PM

Could your workplace sponsor Love146's next fundraiser?

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  Glaydon de Freitas, Love146 · [email protected]

April 7, 2026 at 1:14 PM

Love146's Annual Report

The most recent Love146 Annual Report just dropped and it’s full of updates and insights. Check it out! VIEW THE ANNUAL REPORT ([link removed]) [link removed] Hi John, This year’s report is titled Meeting the Moment. As I step into my first full year ([link removed]) as CEO following Rob’s trans…

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  Love146 · [email protected]

April 3, 2026 at 7:08 PM

Music & Poetry Video: "The Burden of Being Resilient"

Hi John, Last week, supporters gathered at the Red Gala—an intimate evening rooted in a shared commitment to a world where kids don’t have to be resilient to harm. We wanted to share one especially stirring moment from that evening: a song and poem created in support of the young people we serve. W…

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  Erin Williamson, Love146 · [email protected]

March 30, 2026 at 7:58 PM

A Victory and the Sting of Injustice That Was Preventable

[link removed] Hi John, Last week, a New Mexico jury found Meta liable for violating consumer protection laws and misleading the public about child safety. They’ve been ordered to pay $375 million in penalties. This outcome didn’t happen in isolation. It reflects years of pressure—from survivor…

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  Love146 · [email protected]

March 6, 2026 at 8:09 PM

The Red Gala is this month!

[link removed] It’s this month! Join us in person for a beautiful evening to celebrate children and double down on protecting them. The Red Gala ([link removed]) is just a few weeks away, and we want to make sure you know that, though spots are filling up, there’s still room for you! Together, we…

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  Love146 · [email protected]

February 26, 2026 at 8:54 PM

Articles for parents, podcast for healthcare, supporter spotlight, etc.

** RECENT UPDATES FROM ------------------------------------------------------------ DONATE ([link removed]) GET INVOLVED ([link removed]) [link removed] Parenting Articles from a Mom and Anti-Trafficking Expert Last month, we published 4 articles to help parents prevent exploitation. READ…

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  Love146 · [email protected]

February 14, 2026 at 12:39 PM

Last-minute Valentine's Gift

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  Tamarra Clark, Love146 · [email protected]

February 10, 2026 at 8:44 PM

We need a few items for kids

[link removed] [link removed] Show love in a very tangible way. Help fill a Rapid Response Backpack for a young person by ordering an item from Love146’s Amazon wishlist. Each item ships to our team and becomes part of a backpack given directly to a youth who gets referred to Love146’s Survivor …

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  Love146 · [email protected]

February 2, 2026 at 6:00 PM

Come to a Love146 event this year

[link removed] Ending child trafficking takes more than awareness. It takes people being willing to show up and act. So we’re making opportunities for you to be involved in this important work. We’d love to have you join us, in person, at an upcoming fundraising event! Last year, our tickets sold…

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  Sarah Mouser, Love146 · [email protected]

January 29, 2026 at 9:19 PM

Characteristics of a safe adult

[link removed] [link removed] READ THE ARTICLE ([link removed]) One of the biggest misconceptions about child safety is that it’s about teaching kids who to avoid. In reality, prevention works best when kids know who they can turn to. When kids know who is safe, they’re more likely to speak …

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  Sarah Mouser, Love146 · [email protected]

January 22, 2026 at 5:02 PM

If my child tells me something alarming

[link removed] [link removed] READ THE ARTICLE ([link removed]) One of the most common questions I hear from parents is this: “What if my child tells me something—and I react wrong?” It’s a real fear. And it makes sense. We love our kids. We want to protect them. So when something confusi…

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  Sarah Mouser, Love146 · [email protected]

January 15, 2026 at 8:01 PM

No: a powerful word

[link removed] [link removed] READ THE ARTICLE ([link removed]) I used to think teaching kids about boundaries meant having A Serious Talk. Like: sit down, eye contact, maybe a diagram. Something official. What I’ve learned (both as a parent and a prevention professional) is that most of thi…

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  Love146 · [email protected]

January 10, 2026 at 9:00 PM

3 things to do for Trafficking Awareness Day

[link removed] 1. Increase your own awareness Learn what human trafficking looks like. Check out these free resources for increasing your understanding of this human rights issue. Visit Our Learn Page ([link removed]) Watch Videos ([link removed]) Watch a Webinar ([link removed]) 2. …

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  Sarah Mouser, Love146 · [email protected]

January 7, 2026 at 8:21 PM

New Parenting Article

[link removed] READ THE ARTICLE ([link removed]) Prevention should start earlier than you think, and it often looks like love, not fear. The topic of human trafficking can feel…heavy. You might see headlines that make your stomach drop. Statistics that feel impossible to hold. Messages that l…

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  Love146 · [email protected]

January 1, 2026 at 8:00 PM

Take this quiz for Human Trafficking Prevention Month

[link removed] Founded in 2002, Love146 journeys alongside children impacted by trafficking today and prevents the trafficking of children tomorrow. Our prevention education and survivor care work has impacted more than 100,000 young people. Our work is achieved through the power of relationships…

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  Love146 · [email protected]

January 1, 2026 at 12:04 AM

Help us reach 100% of our funding need!

[link removed] Here are 3 ways your gift can be put to immediate use: 1. Your gift brings a trafficking prevention curriculum to youth, equipping their educators and community leaders with effective tools to provide support. 2. Your gift provides expert support after trafficking as youth navi…

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  Josh Stasko, Love146 · [email protected]

December 31, 2025 at 1:19 PM

Last chance to have your donation matched in 2025!

[link removed] Hi John, At the end of every year, I take some time for reflection. While there are many joyful moments in 2025, there were also some really heavy times that quickly come to mind as I look back. Maybe that rings true for you, too. If it does, know that you’re not alone. When the …

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  Glaydon de Freitas, Love146 · [email protected]

December 29, 2025 at 6:48 PM

One ask before the year ends

Hi John, You’ve already done so much, and I’m so grateful. I wasn’t sure whether to reach out again, but this stretch, right after the holidays, is a very tough time for the kids we walk alongside. The holiday lights fade into long, dark winter months, and they keep working through the effects of t…

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  Love146 · [email protected]

December 28, 2025 at 1:48 PM

Last chance to have your donation matched in 2025!

Exploitation is happening now. Traffickers are acting now. And young people need protection now. Your donation makes the difference for a child. [link removed] Here are 3 ways your gift can be put to immediate use: 1. Your gift brings a trafficking prevention curriculum to youth, equipping th…

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  Love146 · [email protected]

December 23, 2025 at 4:00 PM

How crocheting helped Grace heal

[link removed] DONATE FOR 2X IMPACT ([link removed]) Your generosity helps prevent child trafficking, and provide care for survivors. Right now your donation is being matched, dollar-for-dollar, for double the impact! We have $280K left to raise by the end of 2025 to fully fund our work this sea…

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  Love146 · [email protected]

December 20, 2025 at 7:44 PM

🎶 What we're listening to

UPDATE: We’re at 83% of our year end goal — we have $286K left to raise by the end of 2025 to fully fund our work this season. Right now, your gift is being doubled. Make a year-end gift today. ([link removed]) At Love146, our work focuses on ending child trafficking, a reality that brings us fac…

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  Tyla Kelly, Love146 · [email protected]

December 19, 2025 at 7:29 PM

New Video: Urgency AND Perseverance

Your donation to Love146 meets a survivor's complex needs with trauma-informed care. Thank you for helping a child reclaim peace and possibility this holiday season. We have $286K left to raise by the end of 2025 to fully fund our work this season. DONATE NOW FOR 2X THE IMPACT ([link removed]) [li…

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  Glaydon de Freitas, Love146 · [email protected]

December 17, 2025 at 4:08 PM

Update from the Philippines

[link removed] DONATE NOW FOR 2X THE IMPACT ([link removed]) Your generosity helps prevent child trafficking, and provide care for survivors. Right now your donation is being matched, dollar-for-dollar, for double the impact! We have $310K left to raise by the end of 2025 to fully fund our work …

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  Love146 · [email protected]

December 15, 2025 at 7:39 PM

Stand with survivors of child trafficking

Did you know: Love146 has trained over 2,500 professionals to bring our Prevention Education Curriculum to youth across the US & Canada. [link removed] DONATE TODAY FOR 2X THE IMPACT ([link removed]) [link removed] No identifiable children featured in Love146 communications are known to be exp…

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