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Sexual Trafficking Seminar: presenting The Well on Oct. 11, 10:30am - ALL WOMEN INVITED

Jennifer Zuck, Director of Care at The Well, will present a seminar on the special needs of women transitioning out of sexual trafficking.

Willow Grove Bible Church is providing a much-needed seminar on the subject of sexual trafficking happening in the Bucks and Montgomery area. ALL WOMEN ARE INVITED!

The Well is a long-term aftercare and housing program focused on helping women who have been sexually exploited and trafficked. It is a program through Worthwhile Wear, a non-profit organization focused on the prevention of, rehabilitation from, and raising awareness about human trafficking, and sex slavery.

Our keynote speakers is Jennifer Zuck, NCC, LPC BA, East Stroudsburg University; MA, Biblical Theological Seminary: Jenn is a 2005 graduate of Biblical Seminary and has a background in working with victims of trauma and abuse. She has taught a variety of courses on counseling and criminal justice topics. Jenn specializes in diverse matters such as depression, anxiety, trauma, abuse, and generally difficult life problems. Her desire is to walk along side individuals struggling with the hardships life brings.

Senator Stewart Greenleaf, author of successful bill to reduce human trafficking, will be present and address the guests.

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Coffee will be served from 10am, and a light lunch will be provided - please RSVP to the following email address: willowgrovebiblechurch@verizon.net or to this phone number: 215-657-0805 by October 4.

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We are asking you to consider bringing items for giving to women in need of a new start and to supply the home into which they will move during transition:

Shampoo, conditioner, body wash/soap, body lotion, disposable razors, tampons/pads, etc. Please do not include beauty products.

For the house: paper towels, toilet paper, Clorox wipes, first aid items, gift cards to grocery stores, Walmart/Target or grocery store gift cards.

Please feel free to stay after lunch and create packages for this outreach.

Need more information? Please contact us at willowgrovebiblechurch@verizon.net or call 215-657-0508. We also have a Facebook site: https://www.facebook.com/events/738480966190917/

To find out more about The Well and Worthwhile Wear, check out their web site:

http://worthwhilewear.com/

Willow Grove Bible Church is located at the corner of Division & Everett Aves., in Willow Grove PA. GPS: 212 Everett Ave., Willow Grove, PA 19090

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