Safe Exit Initiative- SEI

🌟 Next Month in Wellington, FL 🌟

Co-CEO & Chief Operations Officer at SEI, Courtney Ross Escobar, will be speaking to the South Florida Women of Influence Circle on August 25th.

The South Florida Women of Influence Circle (SFWIC) is an exclusive, invitation-only group for women leaders dedicated to making significant contributions. Founded by Julie Khanna and Marcelle Burke, SFWIC members excel in corporate boardrooms, entrepreneurship, and the community.

🌟 This event is invitation only, so please reach out to [email protected] if you’re in the area and interested in attending.

Check it out! Co-CEO & Chief Operations Officer at SEI, Courtney Ross Escobar, will be speaking to the South Florida Women of Influence Circle on August 25th.

The South Florida Women of Influence Circle (SFWIC) is an exclusive, invitation-only group for women leaders dedicated to making significant contributions. Founded by Julie Khanna and Marcelle Burke, SFWIC members excel in corporate boardrooms, entrepreneurship, and the community.

Courtney will speak at 5:30 p.m. at Khanna House Studios in Wellington, Florida.

🌟 This event is invitation only, so please reach out to [email protected] if you’re in the area and interested in attending.

SEI's Co-CEO & Chief Operations Officer, Courtney Ross Escobar, recently joined the Cultimatum Podcast for a conversation about the realities of human trafficking and commercial s*xual exploitation.

In the episode, Courtney explores the misconceptions surrounding trafficking, the coercive tactics traffickers use to exploit and control victims, and the similarities between trafficking and cult dynamics. She also discusses the barriers survivors face when seeking healthcare, legal support, and long-term stability, while highlighting the importance of shifting our response from punishment to survivor-centered services.

If you're looking to deepen your understanding of trafficking, learn how to recognize warning signs, and hear what meaningful solutions can look like, this is a conversation you don't want to miss.

🎧 Click below to listen to Episode #128 featuring Courtney Ross Escobar: Co-CEO of Safe Exit Initiative

Human Trafficking: Prevention, Recovery & Hope with Courtney Ross Escobar In this episode of the Cultimatum podcast, host Anonymous Andrew an...

Safe Exit Initiative’s Harbor Baltimore Receives Over $347,000 in 2026 Funding to Sustain Survivor-Centered Services Safe Exit Initiative’s (SEI) Harbor Baltimore program has received more than $347,000 in funding during 2026, ensuring the continuation of critical

A new pair of underwear offers more than comfort. It provides dignity, helping someone feel clean and confident. Because these items can't be donated secondhand, they're one of the supplies we have featured on our Amazon registry.

This summer, you can help make sure participants visiting our Harbor Drop-In Centers and connecting with our Street Outreach team have access to new undergarments that fit.

🌟 Shop our registry to make a difference today at tinyurl.com/SEIsummer2026

Learn more about this year’s Summer Drive and the other ways you can give at safeexitinitiative.org/summer-drive

🌟 Check out our open positions in Worcester and Springfield, MA!

To view current openings, please visit:
safeexitinitiative.org/job-opportunities

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HOW TO APPLY
Please send your resume and cover letter to:

Alina Bluto, Vice President of Programs
Email: [email protected]

Candidates who apply within two weeks of the posting date will be prioritized.

Visit the link above to learn more.

A toothbrush, a razor, and a packet of shampoo...

For someone experiencing homelessness or housing instability, these everyday products can be hard to access.

At SEI's Harbor Drop-In Centers and through our Street Outreach, we provide hygiene products to participants whenever they're needed. Individually wrapped items like soap, shampoo, deodorant wipes, body cleansing cloths, razors, toothbrushes, and toothpaste make it possible for our team to distribute exactly what someone needs at that moment.

🌟 Shop our Summer Drive Amazon Registry to help provide those in need with hygiene essentials at tinyurl.com/SEIsummer2026 (items will be sent right to our locations!)

Other Ways to Give:

- Purchase equivalent items from your favorite store (drop off instructions below)
- Donate gently used clothing and shoes at our Harbor Drop-In Centers (keep reading for items that are most needed and drop off instructions)
- Make a monetary donation through Givebutter to support needs all summer at givebutter.com/summerdriveSEI

Every donation helps someone survive the summer heat with dignity.

Learn more about this year’s drive by visiting our website at safeexitinitiative.org/summer-drive

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**Most Needed Gently Used Items**

Sneakers, sandals, tank tops and t-shirts, shorts, athletic and breathable clothing, summer dresses and rompers, hoodies and lightweight sweatshirts, sports bras in good condition, and backpacks.

**Drop Off Instructions**

Worcester:
Donations are received and sorted at our Harbor Drop-In Center located at 534 Cambridge Street. We are open 7 days a week, 8a-8p.

Baltimore:
All drop-offs currently require an appointment. Please email Jameka Evans at [email protected] to schedule your time. Donations are received at our Harbor Drop-In Center located at 424 S Pulaski St.

TUNE IN TONIGHT AT 4PM EST!

We're excited to share that Audra Doody, SEI's Co-CEO & Chief Programs Officer, will be joining SiriusXM's Road Dog Trucking for a live nationwide radio interview.

Audra will be talking about the realities of commercial s*x exploitation and trafficking at truck stops, travel centers, and along major transportation corridors, including:

- Common misconceptions about commercial s*xual exploitation
- The connection between trafficking and the transportation industry
- Warning signs that someone may be under coercion or control
- How truck drivers and travel center employees can help identify and assist potential victims
- Resources available for those seeking help
- The importance of public awareness in preventing trafficking

🌟 Listen live at 4pm on SiriusXM Channel 146 (Road Dog Trucking). The interview will also be available for replay in the SiriusXM app shortly afterward.

Check it out! Co-CEO & Chief Operations Officer at SEI, Courtney Ross Escobar, will be speaking to the South Florida Women of Influence Circle on August 25th.

The South Florida Women of Influence Circle (SFWIC) is an exclusive, invitation-only group for women leaders dedicated to making significant contributions. Founded by Julie Khanna and Marcelle Burke, SFWIC members excel in corporate boardrooms, entrepreneurship, and the community.

Courtney will speak at 5:30 p.m. at Khanna House Studios in Wellington, Florida.

🌟 This event is invitation only, so please reach out to [email protected] if you’re in the area and interested in attending.

The pair of gently used sneakers taking up space in your closet can make a world of difference for one of our participants 👟💚

For many of the people we serve, walking is the primary way they reach food, shelter, healthcare, work opportunities, and other essential services. Comfortable shoes and lightweight clothing are essential for surviving the summer heat.

As part of our Summer Drive, we're especially looking for these gently used items:

☀️ Sneakers
☀️ Sandals and flip flops
☀️ Tank tops and sleeveless shirts
☀️ Shorts
☀️ Lightweight summer dresses and rompers
☀️ T-shirts
☀️ Athletic and breathable clothing

Every donation helps someone stay safe and comfortable during the hottest months of the year.

Whether you donate gently used items, shop our Amazon Registry, or make a monetary gift, your support helps provide essentials to people experiencing homelessness and instability here at SEI.

💚 Learn more about where to drop donations and all the ways to give at safeexitinitiative.org/summer-drive

☀️ It's that time of year again! ☀️

As temperatures rise, many of the people we serve through our Drop-In Centers and Street Outreach spend their days outdoors, walking long distances to reach food, shelter, healthcare, and other essential services.

This summer, you can help provide the clothing, footwear, hygiene products, and everyday necessities that participants need to stay safe.

👟 Most-needed gently used items:

• Sneakers, walking shoes & sandals
• Tank tops & t-shirts
• Shorts
• Athletic and breathable clothing
• Summer dresses & rompers
• Hoodies & lightweight sweatshirts
• Bras & sports bras
• Backpacks

💚 Ways to Give:

✔ Donate gently used clothing and shoes at our Harbor Drop-In Centers
✔ Make a monetary donation through Givebutter to support needs all summer at givebutter.com/summerdriveSEI
✔ Shop our Amazon Registry to have carefully chosen items sent right to our locations at tinyurl.com/SEIsummer2026
✔ Purchase equivalent items from your favorite store

Every donation helps someone survive the summer heat with dignity.

🌟 Learn more about this year’s drive by visiting our website at safeexitinitiative.org/summer-drive

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**Drop Off Instructions**

Worcester:
Donations are received and sorted at our Harbor Drop-In Center located at 534 Cambridge Street. We are open 7 days a week, 8a-8p.

Baltimore:
All drop-offs currently require an appointment. Please email Jameka Evans at [email protected] to schedule your time. Donations are received at our Harbor Drop-In Center located at 424 S Pulaski St.