Join Our 13th Annual Gala on Sunday, April 7th, 2024
THE JOURNEY
On Sunday, April 7th, Saving Innocence invites you to celebrate another year of service to our community at our 13th Annual Gala. Join 500 leaders and influencers in media, entertainment, business and philanthropy.
Hosted by Melissa Chataigne
Featured Keynote: Oree Freeman
Honoring: Sergeant Jeff Walker, LASD
Spoken Word: Harmony Dust of Treasures
You can show your support for the work of Saving Innocence by purchasing a ticket or becoming a sponsor for the event.
Silent Auction
Support our work by placing your bid on an exciting assortment of experiences and products ranging from health & wellness, sports, travel, contemporary art, entertainment, fashion, hospitality, and music. If you would like to donate to the silent auction, please contact [email protected].
Thank you to our Gala sponsors!
We appreciate your generous support of Saving Innocence. Please show them your patronage.
Together we have
Plenty to Celebrate
We can’t wait to showcase the work we have done over the last years! Since Saving Innocence began in 2010, we have:
- Supported and empowered hundreds of survivors of human trafficking
- Hosted prevention and intervention groups for youth and caregivers
- Responded to crisis calls to support minors and adults
- Recruited, trained and supported foster families
- Joined children and youth with loving foster families
- Supported survivors in court during their testimony against their exploiter
- Provided training and consulting with government agencies, law enforcement and other nonprofits in the sector.
As co-leader of the LA Regional Human Trafficking Task Force, we have provided advocacy, case management, relocation/repatriation, and immigration assistance to foreign national victims of human trafficking.
Join Us for
The Evening
And 500 leaders and influencers in media, entertainment, business and philanthropy.
5:00pm Cocktail hour
6:00pm Dinner
7:15pm Evening program
9:30pm Event Concludes
Skirball Cultural Center
2701 N Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90049
You can help us reach our goal of
$750,000
for this event
Saving Innocence
Our Mission
We support and empower children and adults impacted by human trafficking by disrupting cycles of abuse and confronting exploitation through strategic partnerships and trauma-responsive education, advocacy, and systems of care.
“Thank you for a second chance at life.”
– Survivor age 17
The average age of entry into human trafficking is 12 -14 years old
Our Vision
We envision a world where survivors of human trafficking are empowered to live their lives with hope, dignity, and justice.
This Year We Plan to
Expand Our Team
to meet the increasing needs of the organization and population, including additional case managers/advocates, foster family agency social workers, and clinicians.
Expand Our Foster Family Agency
to create stability and permanence for our clients by providing a safe and loving family.
Increase Life Skills Training
to provide clients with support in areas such as financial management, cooking, resume/job training, and emotional regulation.
Offer Support Groups
to create a safe space where clients can connect, share their experiences, and receive emotional support from peers and Saving Innocence facilitators who understand their journey.
Meet Emergency Needs
to provide clients with real time support, basic needs, and crisis planning to regain stability and rebuild their lives.
Co-Lead the LA Regional Human Trafficking Task Force
to provide leadership to victim service providers in the community and to support victims of all forms of human trafficking.
Come with us on
The journey
Purchase your tickets now or become a sponsor of the event.