Shine the Light GalaGenesys Conference & Banquet Center | 3.24.2023

Photos By Deborah Gillespie, Anavista Photography

This annual event gathers community members to raise support and funding for the Prism Project Safehouse Program, which provides restorative care for child survivors of sex trafficking. Emceed by Pastor Bernard Drew, the agenda included Keynote Speaker Rev. Christina Tipton. The focus of the evening was to shine the light on the darkness of sex trafficking and provide preventative education. Over $58,400 was raised to further fund the Prism Project’s efforts.

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