Social Media & Online Community Director for Nonprofit that Helps Sex Trade Survivors
S.A.S.S.: Save a Survivor's Smile —
Lake Oswego, OR
Sex trafficking of both minors and adults is an exigent social problem in the city of Portland and the state of Oregon. Our organization, S.A.S.S. ("Save a Survivor's Smile"), matches private dentists with survivor's whoose teeth have been damaged in the sex trade. It is a heartwarming thing to "save a survivor's smile" and watch these women regain their social confidence and dignity.
In addition to helping victim's get dental work, we provide wrap-around support of clothing, groceries, prescription funding, and other needs. Major dental work is stressful, so we provide all the help we can while survivors undergo the process.
In addition to our direct work with survivors, we provide community education and help to inform legislative policy regarding the sex trade. Issues include adoption of the Nordic model, where sellers of sex are decriminalized, but buyers and middlemen are more severely punished and deterred, as civil remedy for vulnerable persons coerced into prostitution, increased funding for victims' drug rehabilitation, housing, and job training, and similar issues.
Contact Info: Survivorssmile@gmail.com, 971.275.5271
We are a new nonprofit, with minimal online presence. This is a great leadership opportunity for someone to create branding and online presence for an important social cause.