Our vision has been and will remain, to open our first emergency shelter in Leeds and Grenville.
This shelter will be for girls/women needing a safe place
to stay after being rescued.
At a Glance
Beacon Bags is a non-profit organization with a heart for women/girls who have escaped from human trafficking here in
South Eastern Ontario.
Our purpose is to educate and increase awareness around this issue with the ultimate goal of opening up a home that provides a safe haven for those affected.
GLOBAL
Human Trafficking Victims
49.6 million people
and 12 million
of them are children.
CANADA
Human Trafficking Victims
Over 100,000 people.
87% Large urban centres (100,000+)
8% Mid-sized cities (30,000-99,999)
5% Small towns and rural communities (less than 30,000)
The majority of trafficking incidents disclosed to the Hotline occurred in Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia and Québec. Source The Center
OUR BACKYARD, WHICH IS SO DEAR
TO OUR COMMUNITY,
IS CURRENTLY FACING A CRISIS.
"Christine," a woman from Winnipeg, tells CBC News
about her experience as the victim of human trafficking, saying the law
did not protect her.
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​This crisis is stealing our children from their homes, schools, playgrounds, etc.
Everything you read and hear in the news is happening right here in South Eastern Ontario.
learn more about it
help us to divulge the truth
Interview with
Doreen Barnes
host of FYI - YourTV - Cogeco and
Derrick Flynn
from Beacon Bags.
Thank you to Cogeco and Doreen Barnes for this insightful interview. Doreen, with her vast experience in communication, demonstrated exceptional listening skills and posed engaging questions. Her ability to create a comfortable atmosphere made the interview enjoyable and kept the audience captivated. We truly appreciate the opportunity to share about this issue that is widespread among our community and our vision to make an impact.
OUR REGION - SOUTH EASTERN ONTARIO
Our region spans from Belleville to Cornwall and from Ottawa to Pembroke.
Sharing your victory with others can be so powerful. It encourages anyone who is caught in the same predicament to reach out for help.
Many thanks to those who shared their testimony.
''Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.''
Martin Luther King , Jr.
We would love to extend a hand...
We understand wholeheartedly how hard it is to share such an inconceivable testimony as yours, and at the same time, how it could be so helpful and liberating to yourself and to others. Sharing your story becomes a valuable resource which gives not only to those who have experienced this type of ordeal, but is also gives hope and encouragement to others. Young people who are victims of sex trafficking often lose hope of getting out and wonder if anything good will ever happen to them. Hearing your inestimable life story might be just what they need to reignite hope and courage to help them believe again. If you want to or have a testimony to share, rest assured that I will personally guide you and support you through this process, you are not alone. Please, do not hesitate to contact me at 613 213 2859. Denise