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WHAT IS NIGHT OF HOPE?


 

 

In light of National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, various Easy Valley churches are hosting A Night of Hope. This free event is designed to draw attention to the issue of sex trafficking and get the public involved in helping stop this dark practice in our cities.
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According to the U.S. State Department, Arizona is not only a main destination for sex trafficking, it is also a major transit point nationally and internationally. There are several factors that make Arizona a focal point for sex trafficking, including proximity to Mexico, California and Las Vegas. Additional factors include Arizona's climate, access to multiple freeways, popularity with major conferences and frequent use as a professional sports event destination.
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EVENT HOSTED BY:

 

Lead Pastors 

Mike Gowans, Bethel Church 
David Wright, Life Link Church
Eric Jones, Evident Life Church
Abel Gurrola, Iglesia Vida
Jason Turner, Christian Faith Fellowship Church
Israel Nelson, Beth Emanuel 

PARTNER CHURCHES:

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Darryl Morrison, Valley Gate

Bill Kirkpatrick, New Heights Church

Brad Davis, Desert Springs Church

Brian Smith, Hope Church

Gene James, Faith Rising Christian Fellowship

Ken Dutton, Without Walls Church

David Anderson, Be Community Church 

Joshua Pinkston, Desert Valley Church

MINISTRY CONNECTIONS

 

A21

Alice Cooper's School of Rock

CeCe's Hope Center

Christian Family Care

Dark Horse Global 

Fountain of Hope

K-LOVE / Air 1

Paving the Way Foundation 

Phoenix Dream Center

Survivors of War

Starbright Foundation

Streetlight

TRUST

Valley Against Sex Trafficking

DISTINGUISHED GUESTS:

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Mayor Brigette Peterson, Gilbert

Vice Mayor Mark Stewart, Chandler*

Chief of Police Sean Duggan, Chandler*

Kathleen Winn, Project 25 | Valley Against Sex Trafficking

Rene Lopez, Chandler Council Member*

Scott September, Gilbert Town Council Member

HONORABLE MENTIONS:

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Mayor Kevin Hartke, Chandler

Jan Edwards, Paving the Way Foundation

David Thomas, CEO of Arizona State University Research Enterprise (ASURE)