Carlsbad CA— On Tuesday, September 24th, the Carlsbad Republican Women welcome keynote speaker, Susan Johnson, Director/Co-founder of the Alabaster Jar Project. The Alabaster Jar Project empowers survivors of trafficking and sexual exploitation in North San Diego County through long-term housing and other holistic services. Johnson will present, “Human Trafficking in San Diego – How Community can Make a Difference.” Don’t miss this opportunity to understand the devastating effects of this growing human tragedy in our midst. Attendees will be empowered by learning the signs of human trafficking and the available resources that impact and change lives.
Ms. Johnson’s passion for the trafficked and exploited stems from childhood sexual and physical abuse and exposure to the drug and gang subculture as a teen in Oceanside. Her strong advocacy and support for women reflect her core beliefs:

• Trafficking and exploitation are violations of human rights, the core of which stems from the misunderstanding and ignorance of our own value as well as the true value and importance of women.
• The experiences and circumstances that leaves one vulnerable to being exploited stems from the need to be loved and valued and those needs being exploited. “The hunger for love is much more difficult to remove than the hunger for bread.” ― Mother Teresa.
• Community can restore and be the answer to this need for love as true love protects, defends, builds, encourages and empowers.

Carlsbad Republican Women Federated general meetings are held the fourth Tuesday of the month at the Green Dragon Tavern and Museum, 6115 Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad, CA 92011. Doors open at 11:00 a.m. and the program begins at 11:30 a.m. Cost is $30 Members/$35 Non-members. Check or cash only. For more information, contact Ann at (760) 415-7006 or annie13035@yahoo.com. Please RSVP no later than Friday, September 20th at 2 p.m. Check us out at www.CarlsbadRepublicans.com.