Emily Tracy, Polaris · [email protected]

May 1, 2020 at 6:50 PM

Have you heard about #GivingTuesdayNow?

A new global day of giving Dear John, I want to share a special opportunity with you. Next Tuesday, May 5, is #GivingTuesdayNow, a new global day of giving to unite people around the world. In a time of social distancing, this is a special day to remind us that we remain …

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  Nancy McGuire Choi, Polaris · [email protected]

April 23, 2020 at 8:12 PM

We learn more each day

An update regarding human trafficking during COVID-19  Dear John, I want to reach out with an update as Polaris continues to track how COVID-19 is affecting the sex and labor trafficking landscape. As I wrote in my last note, we can't know the full extent of the virus's impa…

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  Polaris · [email protected]

April 15, 2020 at 2:16 PM

April Newsletter

Vulnerable communities need help more than ever. The Coronavirus Pandemic Human trafficking thrives on chaos and calamity, and in communities ravaged by addiction or by poverty. So while we do not - and cannot - know exactly how…

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  Nancy McGuire Choi, Polaris · [email protected]

March 25, 2020 at 7:37 PM

Polaris Operations During COVID-19

I want to reassure you  Dear John, In recent days, we've seen the COVID-19 situation escalate. I'd like to share how Polaris continues to respond to victims and survivors during these unprecedented times. As of March 16, all of our work now takes place remotely. Polaris con…

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  Nancy McGuire Choi, Polaris · [email protected]

March 19, 2020 at 3:32 PM

ACT NOW - Deadline Approaching!

You only have one more day to help! Dear John, Even in these uncertain times with the spread of COVID-19, we know one thing is certain - human traffickers continue to operate and exploit their victims. If we want to eradicate sex and labor trafficking, we must work togeth…

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  POLARIS · [email protected]

March 10, 2020 at 1:12 PM

Your North Star Guide status is PENDING >>

Monthly Donor Match Update Join our North Star Guides today for a safer world, free from human trafficking. NAME PLEDGE NORTH STAR GUIDE STATUS Jes D. $30 Joined John xxxxxx YOUR PLEDGE PENDING Tina P. $25 Joined John, we’re only 10 days away from…

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  Nancy McGuire Choi, Polaris · [email protected]

February 18, 2020 at 7:33 PM

Have you heard the exciting news?

We're looking for 75 new Guides to join our North Star community! Dear John, Have you heard about our North Star Guide challenge? We set an ambitious goal to gain 75 new monthly donors to help us sustain the fight against sex and labor trafficking. If you can imagine a wo…

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  Polaris · [email protected]

February 10, 2020 at 3:04 PM

February Newsletter

New partnerships made during awareness month. National Human Trafficking Awareness Month  The spotlight shined on sex and labor trafficking in January always makes for an exciting month at Polaris but this year may have topped t…

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  Nancy McGuire Choi, Polaris · [email protected]

January 31, 2020 at 8:23 PM

Polaris and PayPal Partnership!

Launch of the Financial Intelligence Unit  Dear John, I have exciting news to share with you! Through a partnership with PayPal, we have launched a Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) at Polaris. The FIU will identify trends and patterns from U.S. National Human Trafficking…

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  Nancy McGuire Choi · [email protected]

January 7, 2020 at 8:02 PM

We crushed it in 2019!

Because of your support!  Dear John, We are overwhelmed and incredibly humbled by your support as the end of the year one for the books. This past November and December, Polaris challenged you to help us raise $150,000 during our Reimagine Matching Gift Challenge. Our do…

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  Polaris · [email protected]

December 31, 2019 at 10:03 PM

Tonight’s deadline

There are only hours left to have your gift to Polaris MATCHED! John, We are so close to reaching our $50,000 year-end goal. But hours remain, and we’re not there yet. Make the last gift you give in 2019 the gift of FREEDOM for thousands of people. Rush your tax-deductible gift…

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  Polaris · [email protected]

December 31, 2019 at 2:33 PM

LAST CHANCE

There are only hours left to have your gift to Polaris MATCHED! TIME IS RUNNING OUT to have your gift matched RAISED: $38,065 GOAL: $50,000 When the ball drops ending 2019, our Reimagine Matching Gift Challenge ends, too. But …

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  Nancy McGuire Choi · [email protected]

December 30, 2019 at 10:02 PM

Did you get this?

Help Polaris get one step closer to eradicating human trafficking. Dear John, I wanted to make sure you saw our email from earlier today. You still have time to donate to our Reimagine Challenge, but you only have until the clock strikes midnight tomorrow. Now is your chance to …

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  Polaris · [email protected]

December 30, 2019 at 3:56 PM

Your matching gift status: PENDING

Help Polaris get one step closer to eradicating human trafficking. Your Reimagine Matching Gift Status Name: John xxxxxx Goal: $50,000 Progress: 5% Deadline: December 31st Status: PENDING Tomorrow is the LAST DAY of the Reimagine Match…

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  Nancy McGuire Choi · [email protected]

December 27, 2019 at 3:03 PM

URGENT: The goal is in sight (but we need your help)

⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛⬜ 87% of the way to our $150,000 goal Make your impact! Dear John, In just four days, 2019 will come to an end and so will our Reimagine Matching Gift Challenge. That means you have just a few more days to help us reach our goal in reimaginin…

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  Nancy McGuire Choi · [email protected]

December 26, 2019 at 2:03 PM

John, the end of human trafficking begins with your support.

Here’s how >> Dear John, With just 5 days left to hit our $150,000 Reimagine Matching Gift Challenge goal, I’m reaching out to supporters like you with a plea: If you can imagine a world without human trafficking, help us raise the funds needed to make that vision a…

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  Polaris · [email protected]

December 23, 2019 at 4:32 PM

Peace and joy!

Happy holidays from the Polaris family to yours!  Dear John, The holiday season is a time to reflect and spread cheer with family and loved ones. We want to take a moment to wish you a happy holiday season and thank you for your commitment and dedication to our mission of…

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  Nancy McGuire Choi · [email protected]

December 18, 2019 at 3:51 PM

We can raise up to $250,000 before Dec 31st

This holiday season, help put trafficking victims on the path to freedom. Dear John, We’ve hit our $100,000 Reimagine Matching Gift Challenge goal early! We are overwhelmed by your response and so grateful for your support. Let’s keep this momentum going… we have a new go…

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  Polaris · [email protected]

December 12, 2019 at 2:17 PM

The time is now.

Help us reimagine the fight against human trafficking. Right now, your gift will be DOUBLED! I wanted to reach out with an important reminder, John: While we prepare to celebrate the holidays, countless people in human trafficking situations are suffering in silence. We m…

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  Nancy McGuire Choi · [email protected]

December 6, 2019 at 7:04 PM

We are thankful for your support all year long

Because of our community of supporters, we exceeded our goal!  Dear John, We did it! We exceeded our $50,000 Giving Tuesday matching challenge goal! Hundreds of supporters came together and made their most generous gift and because of them we are now able to help even more…

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  Emily Tracy, Polaris · [email protected]

December 3, 2019 at 11:02 PM

LAST CHANCE TO HAVE 2X THE IMPACT

The deadline is approaching. Every #GivingTuesday gift will be DOUBLED – but only through midnight tonight. John, Our #GivingTuesday match deadline is fast approaching! Please make a generous donation to Polaris before midnight and it will be matched towards our $50,000 goal. Y…

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  Polaris · [email protected]

December 3, 2019 at 7:13 PM

They're counting on us. We're counting on you

The deadline is approaching. Every #GivingTuesday gift will be DOUBLED – but only through midnight tonight. If we want to eradicate human trafficking, we must work together. Today, that means making an urgently needed Giving Tuesday gift to help rea…

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  Emily Tracy, Polaris · [email protected]

December 3, 2019 at 9:57 AM

Fwd: It’s #GivingTuesday, John. Have your gift matched TODAY!

The deadline is approaching. Every #GivingTuesday gift will be DOUBLED – but only through midnight tonight. John I didn't want you to miss out on an opportunity to support Polaris this #GivingTuesday. Polaris is trying to raise $50,000 by midnight tonight, but with just hours t…

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  Nancy McGuire Choi · [email protected]

December 2, 2019 at 9:57 PM

UPDATE: We’re getting closer to our Giving Tuesday goal!

We’re 44% of the way to our goal. Will you help get us there? Big news, John: We’re already 44% of the way to our $50,000 Giving Tuesday goal! Every dollar donated by midnight tomorrow night will be MATCHED dollar for dollar. That means if our community ra…

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  Nancy McGuire Choi · [email protected]

December 2, 2019 at 3:03 PM

Make a life-changing impact this Giving Tuesday

We’re 23% of the way to our goal. Will you help get us there? Big news, John: We’re already 23% of the way to our $50,000 Giving Tuesday goal! Every dollar donated by midnight tomorrow night will be MATCHED dollar for dollar. That means if our community ra…

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  Nancy McGuire Choi · [email protected]

December 1, 2019 at 3:03 PM

URGENT: $50,000 match challenge is ON!

Dedicate your Giving Tuesday to ending human trafficking. Your gift will go TWICE as far! Dear John, On Giving Tuesday, the world will pause their holiday shopping to give a gift that can’t be wrapped or topped with a bow. Instead, we give a gift from the heart to help th…

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  Polaris · [email protected]

November 26, 2019 at 7:02 PM

Giving thanks this holiday season

PREVIEW TEXT  Dear John, This Thanksgiving, and all year long, Polaris is grateful for your support and belief in our mission to end human trafficking and restore freedom to survivors. Your support allows Polaris to operate the U.S. National Human Trafficking Hotline and c…

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  Polaris · [email protected]

November 22, 2019 at 7:16 PM

Update from Polaris

Dear Polaris Supporters: I am pleased to announce that Nancy McGuire Choi has been named Interim CEO of Polaris. Nancy has served as Polaris’s chief operating officer for the past two and a half years, overseeing the day-to-day operat…

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  Emily Tracy, Polaris · [email protected]

November 21, 2019 at 3:47 PM

Our $100,000 match is ON!

Join us to reimagine the fight against human trafficking. Your gift will make 2X the impact! John, I’d like you to meet Nadine. Nadine came from Africa to care for a diplomat’s children a few days a week. It was a small price to pay in return for a place to live and docum…

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  Polaris · [email protected]

November 1, 2019 at 3:11 PM

We hit the trifecta!

Plus decriminalization, survivors bank accounts, and more.   Decriminalization of the Sex Trade Polaris’s policy positions are informed by survivors. We ask questions. We listen. We learn. Based on what we heard, in October Pola…

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  Bradley Myles, Polaris · [email protected]

October 19, 2019 at 12:00 PM

There's still time!

This bill may lead to an increased risk of human trafficking in YOUR city.  Dear John, If you know and care about how sex trafficking really works, the sentence below should shock and horrify you. D.C. CIty Council is currently debating legislation that, if enacted, would…

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  Bradley Myles, Polaris · [email protected]

October 10, 2019 at 5:19 PM

Sex trafficking in D.C.

This bill may increase human trafficking in YOUR city.  Dear John, If you know and care about how sex trafficking really works, the sentence below should shock and horrify you. On October 17, the D.C. Council will hold a hearing on a bill that, if enacted, would decrimina…

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  Bradley Myles, Polaris · [email protected]

October 1, 2019 at 2:01 PM

It's not too late!

North Star Guide Challenge. deadline extended! Dear John, The results are in for the North Star Guide Challenge and we’ve nearly reached our goal. We’re happy to announce that we now have 46 new monthly donors supporting our cause. We need just 4 more to get to our targe…

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  Emily Tracy, Polaris · [email protected]

September 26, 2019 at 1:59 PM

Fwd: Time is running out!

What are you waiting for? We only have until midnight! John, I wanted to make sure that you didn’t miss Brad’s email about the North Star Guide Challenge. We only need 20 more people to join our monthly giving program in order to reach this goal! As a monthly donor, you’ll provi…

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  Bradley Myles, Polaris · [email protected]

September 24, 2019 at 2:03 PM

Time is running out!

Grab this opportunity to become a monthly donor and have an additional $200 added to your first gift! Dear John, YOU can help Polaris reach the finish line of the North Star Guide Challenge. We only need 25 more people to join to reach our goal! One of our board members h…

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  Bradley Myles, Polaris · [email protected]

September 17, 2019 at 2:00 PM

Your Matching Gift Status

A gift of just $10 a month adds up to hope in the fight against human trafficking!     Your North Star Guide Challenge Status Name: John xxxxxx Challenge: Join The North Star Guides Deadline: September 26th Status: PENDING       John, the deadline for t…

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  Bradley Myles, Polaris · [email protected]

September 12, 2019 at 1:38 PM

An exciting opportunity awaits!

Update from the North Star Guide Challenge Dear John, Have you heard about the North Star Guide Challenge? When you join our community of monthly donors before September 26th, an additional $200 will be added to your first gift, up to $10,000! Your monthly donation provi…

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  Bradley Myles, Polaris · [email protected]

September 3, 2019 at 1:59 PM

Have you heard the news?

Join the North Star Guide Challenge! Dear John, “Freedom Happens Now” is more than a slogan, it’s the goal we at Polaris strive toward every single day with your support - to eradicate human trafficking once and for all. Every supporter, staff member, and board member bel…

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  Anna Babcock, Polaris · [email protected]

August 29, 2019 at 1:55 PM

RSVP deadline is tomorrow!

Tomorrow is your last chance! Dear John, It's almost here! I'm so excited for the Polaris Fall Open House. I can't wait to meet with supporters like you, tour our office, introduce our CEO, and answer questions about the work that your support allows us to do to put an end to hum…

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  Anna Babcock, Polaris · [email protected]

August 23, 2019 at 2:42 PM

Don't Miss Out - Polaris Open House

Join us in Washington, D.C.! Dear John, Would you like to learn more about what it takes to run the U.S. National Human Trafficking Hotline 24 hours a day, 7 days a week? Come to the Polaris Fall Open House to find out! Join us for a tour of the National Human Trafficking…

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  Polaris · [email protected]

August 22, 2019 at 2:12 PM

51,919 cases of human trafficking

More cases reported in 2018 than ever. 2018 U.S. National Human Trafficking Hotline Statistics  Nearly 25 percent more cases of likely human trafficking were reported in 2018 to the U.S. National Human Trafficking Hotline than t…

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  Bradley Myles, Polaris · [email protected]

August 2, 2019 at 1:08 PM

It's never too late!

Nearly forty-three thousand dollars donated in honor of World Day Against Trafficking in Persons! Dear John, The results are in. We have raised nearly $43,000 in honor of World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. Will you help us reach the $50,000 goal? As you will see …

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  Bradley Myles, Polaris · [email protected]

July 30, 2019 at 12:08 PM

Today. Right now. Don’t wait!

Matching gift opportunity ends at MIDNIGHT tonight. Dear John, Will you help us reach our goal? The deadline is midnight tonight to have your contribution to Polaris make double the impact. World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, a time for raising awareness of human …

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  Bradley Myles, Polaris · [email protected]

July 24, 2019 at 2:07 PM

Have you met Agatha?

A new report from Polaris examines human trafficking at home.    Dear John, Agatha* came to the United States in 2007 on a temporary work visa. Even though she was hired as a nanny, she also had to work as a house cleaner and cook — without a pay increase to reflect those a…

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  Bradley Myles, Polaris · [email protected]

July 23, 2019 at 2:17 PM

Your Matching Gift Status

Have your gift DOUBLED to put human trafficking victims on the path to freedom     Your Matching Gift Status Name: John xxxxxx Goal: $50,000 Deadline: July 30th Status: PENDING       John, there is only one week left until the July 30th deadline to hav…

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  Bradley Myles, Polaris · [email protected]

July 18, 2019 at 2:17 PM

John, your gift DOUBLED

      John, we need your help   Raised: $10,095 Goal: $50,000     We have a special opportunity to DOUBLE your impact with a dollar-for-dollar …

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  Polaris · [email protected]

July 11, 2019 at 4:36 PM

Thank you for joining the fight against human trafficking

Dear John, Thank you for joining Polaris's community! You're moving us forward in the fight to make freedom happen now for survivors of human trafficking worldwide. Polaris is a leader in the global fight to eradicate modern slavery. Named after the North Star that guided slaves to…

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  Polaris · [email protected]

July 10, 2019 at 10:41 PM

Thank you for joining the fight against human trafficking

Dear John, Thank you for joining Polaris's community! You're moving us forward in the fight to make freedom happen now for survivors of human trafficking worldwide. Polaris is a leader in the global fight to eradicate modern slavery. Named after the North Star that guided slaves to…

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  Polaris · [email protected]

July 9, 2019 at 1:20 PM

Thank you for joining the fight against human trafficking

Dear John, Thank you for joining Polaris's community! You're moving us forward in the fight to make freedom happen now for survivors of human trafficking worldwide. Polaris is a leader in the global fight to eradicate modern slavery. Named after the North Star that guided slaves to…

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