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Rethreaded hosting virtual event to raise money for survivors of human trafficking

On Thursday, Aug. 6 at 6 p.m., the organization will host a Facebook Live event. You can tune in for a chance to win prizes as well as donate or shop to help.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla — A local nonprofit devoted to helping survivors of human trafficking needs your help, and you don't even have to leave your couch to do it.

Rethreaded is a Jacksonville nonprofit that provides a second chance at life for human trafficking survivors through employment and mental health services. The organization is currently celebrating its ninth birthday. 

On Thursday at 6 p.m., the organization will host a Facebook Live event. Guests can tune in for a chance to win prizes as well as donate or shop to help Rethreaded reach its goal.

Community First Credit Union is the event sponsor. Riverside Homes has also provided a $30,000 donation match for the nine-day celebration.

The goal of this campaign is for Rethreaded to raise $30,000 in order to reach the match goal donated by Riverside Homes.

If you want to help Rethreaded reach its goal, follow along on their social media channels linked below:

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