Local residents can help individuals who have been affected by human trafficking.
The county – in partnership with the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) – is collecting donations for “hope bags,” which are given to human trafficking survivors.
Started by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, the hope bags contain an array of essential items.
Donors should email Phyllis Jennings-Holt from the Department of Social Services at pjennings@pwcgov.org for drop off details, according to an article on the county’s website.
Officials are accepting the following items until November 30:
- Cinch sack or basic backpack
- Flip flops
- Blank t-shirt
- Socks
- Sports bra
- Sweatpants or leggings
- Sweatshirt
- Underwear
- Chap-Stick
- Face wipes or facial cleanser
- Feminine products
- Hairbrush
- Toothbrush
- Floss
- Lotion
- Kleenex
- Mouthwash
- Shampoo
- Toothpaste
- Body wash or soap
- Deodorant
- $10 gift card to common fast food restaurants
- Blanket
- Bottled water
- Headbands or ponytail holders
- Individual size non-perishable snacks
- Small notebook and pen
- Towels and washcloths
