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Western New Yorkers plan to walk 900 miles for Human Trafficking Awareness Karys Belger © Karys Belger Free Them Walk Fighting human trafficking has been a long-time passion for Kelly Galloway. For years she traveled across the globe to raise awareness and rescue people who have been impacted.  She founded Project Mona’s House in Buffalo, a center designed to help human trafficking survivors and help them get back on their feet. Her latest project, she says is one of her m...

902-Mile Journey Called The Free THEM Walk Will Raise Awareness About Human Trafficking   40 Kelly Diane Galloway is doing her part to help victims and survivors of human trafficking. She strives to light a path toward freedom for them. Photo courtesy of Kelly Diane Galloway Human trafficking has increased during the pandemic, according to Polaris, a nonprofit data-driven social justice movement holding the largest known data about human trafficking in North America. The nonprofit organizatio...

Just last week the Erie County Legislature Chair April Baskin and a crowd of supporters gathered to witness humanitarian Kelly Galloway open The FreeTHEM Center at a ribbon cutting ceremony. The FreeTHEM Center is Buffalos new drop-in center for human trafficking victims and at-risk women and girls. The organization, located in the Eight Days of Hope building at 852 Kensington Avenue, is the sister location to Buffalos first human trafficking restoration home, Project Monas House, founded by Ga...

There is a new home for women surviving human trafficking.

The FreeTHEM Center will provide programs to at-risk women and girls, as well as help survivors of human trafficking recover and start anew.

By Tiffanie Woods As the global pandemic doubled down focus on virtual entertainment options, podcasts have naturally seen a surge in both listeners and creators. Pair that with the podcast boom that officially descended on Buffalo in the last few years, and finding what to listen to next can feel overwhelming fast. We sat down with the heads of three diverse podcasts—ones that touch on a variety of interests—worth a listen, all produced here in the Queen City. If you like...

Delta Sigma Theta holds virtual Crimson and Creme scholarship fundraiser The chapter contributes over $20,000 in yearly scholarships through fundraisers such as the biannual Jabberwock Extravaganza and Crimson and Cream Gala. Author: Claudine Ewing Updated: 11:28 PM EST February 27, 2021 BUFFALO, N.Y. — Virtual is the new way of the world. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Buffalo Alumnae chapter held its 2021 Crimson and Creme scholarship fundraiser online.  Funds r...

The Bills are helping to shine a light on Buffalos black-owned businesses during Black History Month.