A Night of Hope and Healing — A Powerful Evening of Impact


On May 30, supporters of the Florida Alliance to End Human Trafficking gathered at The Breakers in Palm Beach for an unforgettable evening dedicated to honoring the courage of survivors, the commitment of advocates, and the critical work being done across Florida to end human trafficking.

The event started with a cocktail reception and silent auction; where guests could have a photo taken, network with each other, and bid on great items, including sports memorabilia, gift certificates to local venues, and artwork....all generously donated, with proceeds going to support the work the Alliance is doing. Guests were then ushered into the beautiful ballroom, decorated with an Old Florida vibe with palm fronds, chinoiserie vases, and warm candlelight. The evening ended with a live auction where guests bid on trips, jewelry and artwork.

Hosted by the Florida Alliance to End Human Trafficking, the night featured heartfelt remarks from Emcee Tiffany Kenney of WPBF 25, inspiring words from Executive Director Erin Collins, and a powerful keynote address from Congressman Mike Haridopolos. The evening also featured an inspiring presentation of the 2025 Hope Awards to:

Representative Erika Booth

Senator Bryan Avila

City of Port St. Lucie

These leaders have each demonstrated bold action and deep compassion in the fight against exploitation in our state.

Through speeches by Erin, Congressman Haridopolos, and all the award winners, guests learned about the impact of statewide training efforts—over 16,000 Floridians trained in the past year alone—and recognized the law enforcement officers, service providers, and survivor leaders who make this work possible every day.

This beautiful event raised critically needed funds and raised awareness for Florida Alliance To End Human Trafficking. To read more about their mission or to get involved please visit their website: https://www.floridaallianceendht.com/


Photography by Coastal Click Photography


This event was also featured in Florida Weekly! Click here to view the article and photos: https://palmbeach.floridaweekly.com/articles/a-night-of-hope-and-healing/?fbclid=IwY2xjawMSrVpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHl01ojDADMb0NUXVbpbKfUnQ2u3DOwn50pc8ZFv1_0Vd_-SBhB5uNOsdhVML_aem_vtc0vogFeJdVW5oEXvKBeQ


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