Young at Heart Lunch & Program | Speaker - Christine Luebe, Chain Interrupted
Tuesday, April 8
11:30 AM - 1:45 PM in The High School Room
Join us for an enlightening and engaging lunch with the 'Young At Heart' group this April! We're thrilled to announce that our special guest and speaker will be Christine Luebe, representing Chains Interrupted here in Cedar Rapids.
Vision: Chains Interrupted is a nonprofit fighting for the freedom from trafficking and exploitation in Iowa, the U.S., and the world.
Mission: Chains Interrupted is a driving force that empowers communities and contends for the freedom of youth from human trafficking and exploitation through Awareness, Prevention, and Advocacy. In response to a growing problem and a community needs assessment, we now focus on youth through our three pillars:
*We raise awareness of all forms of human trafficking through our current 18 (and growing!) educational programs, print material, booths, parades and many other events.
*Chains Interrupted is increasing efforts in prevention through strengthening our School, High-Risk Youth, and Survivor Guidance Programs, as well as enhancing partnerships with community youth mentorship programs.
*Our advocacy team provides support to youth survivors of human trafficking, and is implementing a new program to equip organizations working with youth to identify and assist those who have experienced this specific form of victimization. Through our BRYX (Building Reslience in Youth against eXploitation) program, our advocacy team partners with organizations working with youth to provide education and training for staff equipping them to identify and assist those who have been impacted by human trafficking. This program works to fill in the gaps and provide resources for restoration care for those 18-24 years of age.
Cost: $12 per person, payable at the door. If you want to attend the program only, please arrive by 12:10 PM.
If you plan on eating with us, please register by noon on Thursday, April 3,2025, online or by contacting Deb Mehegan (Tuesday - Thursday) at 319-297-2366 or email at deb.mehegan@ncbc.church.
Young at Heart is a group for retirees and anyone else who likes to have fun and learn together.