Pearl Essence

05/07/2026

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05/05/2026

Privileged to attend and network around AS LOCAL AS POSSIBLE: GRASSROOTS FAITH‑BASED RESPONSES TO CHILD TRAFFICKING at
The Salvation Army International Social Justice Commission with World Evangelical Alliance today. Together we make a difference in strengthening and empowering local communities. 👏🏼🙏

04/11/2026

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The 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council concluded in Geneva after meeting from 23 February to 31 March 2026, addressing some of the world...

03/10/2026

Grateful to our Survivor Leaders!

Part one of our focus on survivors who lead the fight against human trafficking

02/02/2026

Last week, despite freezing temperatures, Pear Essence Street Outreach took place during Human Trafficking Awareness Month, braving the cold to meet people where they are.
We are deeply grateful to our partners at the NYPD, Brooklyn DA’s Office, and the dedicated Salvation Army volunteers who made this outreach possible!

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The Salvation Army Greater New York Division
Brooklyn District Attorney's Office
NYPD 75th Precinct

01/28/2026

Shout out to our EDS partners. Thank You.
The Salvation Army Greater New York Division SAconnects

01/21/2026

Pearl Essence was honored to be invited by the NYC Mayor’s Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence to table at the event: “Understanding Human Trafficking: Prevention and Support in Our Communities” at the Brownsville Community Justice Center.
During Human Trafficking Awareness Month, we are very proud to share resources, raise awareness, and connect with community members to support survivors and promote prevention. 💙

01/06/2026

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January is Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking (MSHT) Awareness Month. In the days ahead, keep an eye out for ways you can step up and create change.

Will you do one thing right now? Sign up for our MSHT webinar on January 22. You’ll hear from Salvationist Jenea Gomez, director of the Army’s Illuminate Anti-Human Trafficking programs in British Columbia, about the power of prayer in the fight against human trafficking: https://salvationist.ca/human-trafficking/training/monthly-webinars/2026/step-up-and-pray-%E2%80%9Cthe-greater-work%E2%80%9D-in-the-fight-against-msht/

01/02/2026

Enero es el Mes Nacional de la Prevención de la Esclavitud y la Trata de Personas.

Este mes está dedicado a aumentar la conciencia pública sobre la esclavitud moderna, profundizar el entendimiento de cómo ocurre la explotación y destacar respuestas centradas en la prevención y basadas en el trauma. Poner fin a la trata requiere más que solo conciencia: exige educación, participación comunitaria, responsabilidad y acción sostenida.

A lo largo del mes, PEARL Essence compartirá contenido educativo, reflexiones sobre la prevención y mensajes fundamentados en la dignidad, la seguridad y la atención centrada en las personas sobrevivientes.

La prevención comienza con el entendimiento, y el entendimiento comienza con la conciencia.

01/02/2026

January is National Slavery & Human Trafficking Prevention Month.

This month is dedicated to increasing public awareness of modern-day slavery, deepening understanding of how exploitation occurs, and highlighting prevention-focused, trauma-informed responses. Ending trafficking requires more than awareness alone. It calls for education, community engagement, accountability, and sustained action.

Throughout the month, PEARL Essence will share educational content, prevention insights, and reflections rooted in dignity, safety, and survivor-centered care.

Prevention begins with understanding and understanding begins with awareness.

12/22/2025

As we close out 2025, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the meaningful moments, partnerships, and progress that shaped this year. From street outreach to prevention trainings and cross-sector collaboration, each step forward was made possible by consistency, community, and shared purpose.

This year reminded us that impact looks like showing up again and again, building trust, strengthening referral pathways, and creating space for dignity, safety, and support for those impacted by exploitation and vulnerability. Through outreach, case management, and awareness efforts, PEARL Essence continued serving individuals and communities across NYC with a survivor-centered approach.

We’re deeply grateful to every volunteer, partner, community member, and supporter who stood with us in 2025. Your time, trust, advocacy, and prayers helped make this work possible.

Here’s to continuing the work in 2026 🤍