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News Photo by Darby Hinkley Stephanie Dettloff, executive director of Child and Family Services of Northeast Michigan, talks about the Red Sand Project human trafficking awareness event planned for today at Rotary Island Mill Park.
ALPENA – Human trafficking happens right here in Northeast Michigan, and organizers of an awareness event want the community to learn how to spot the warning signs.
Child and Family Services of Northeast Michigan and Hope Shores Alliance have teamed up to present the event, called the Red Sand Project, at 6 p.m. today at Rotary Island Mill Park in Alpena.
“There have been concerns about whether or not children are being trafficked in our region, and we know that it’s happening, and we know that human trafficking is probably becoming one of the fastest-growing crimes,” said Child and Family Services Executive Director Stephanie Dettloff. “We want to make sure there is community awareness for all of us, because it
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Alpena Lions Club members Bernie Lamp III, left, and Bernie Lamp Jr., center, show off a box of glasses donated to Dennis Neumann. The glasses are distributed around the globe via the Most Ministries charity.
ALPENA The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on local nonprofits, causing fundraising declines and the cancellation of programs.
Lost revenue from fundraisers limits what charities can do to help improve the lives of others, nonprofit leaders said. It could mean fewer people receive eye doctor appointments, receive college grants, or enjoy a simple activity like catching a fish.