Road to Freedom 2023

The state of Florida ranks third in the nation for the highest rates of human trafficking, but we believe that our city can be different. Your generosity builds a community where women are welcomed into home, hope, and healing.

Samaritan Village's 2nd annual Road to Freedom gala takes a stand against exploitation in our community and celebrates how the Village has and continues to grow - now including three safe homes where women experience healing in body, mind, and soul.

Registration opens July 7th!

6:00 pm - Doors Open & Cocktail Reception

6:30 pm - Program & Dinner Begin Promptly

Rebecca Bender, MACT

CEO & Founder Rebecca Bender Initiative and Elevate Academy

Rebecca Bender is an Activist, Author and Entrepreneur who has earned a distinct reputation as a trailblazer in the field. Her specialized trainings have equipped well over 115,000 professionals including FBI, Homeland Security, local law enforcement, community leaders, medical professionals, and more. Her online school, Elevate Academy is the largest online school in the world, helping thousands of survivors get job ready after escape. An award-winning thought leader, Rebecca was appointed by the U.S. Attorney General to the United States National Advisory Council and serves as an advisor to some of our nation’s leading nonprofits and government agencies. She assists as a subject matter expert for investigations and operations across the country and is regularly called upon to testify as an expert witness. Rebecca is a highly sought after speaker, consultant, and nationally recognized authority who is passionate about seeing people transform their lives so they can change the world.

Event Sponsors make way for Freedom! Thank you to all who make this special night possible.

Learn how you can ignite hope through event sponsorship here.

Contact Rebecca Fox (rfox@samaritanvillage.net) with any questions or to get started.