2023 Rotary Civitas - Focus on Human Trafficking

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, a program focused on ending human trafficking throughout greater Des Moines while building momentum for community service.

All net proceeds will go to local non-profit agencies working in the field of fighting human trafficking.

TUESDAY, MAY 2, 2023

4:00 - 6:15 pm, followed by networking, food & drink

Hilton Garden Inn, West Des Moines, Iowa

Register to attend for $20/person at: https://tinyurl.com/59vpfr53

Panel of Speakers:

-- Heather Brown – Human Trafficking Survivor

-- Matthew Stephenson, Director/Learning & Development, Casey’s

-- John Jarvey – Retired U.S. chief Federal Court Judge, Southern District of Iowa

-- Charlotte Kovacs, Victim Witness Specialist, Program Supervisor, U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Iowa

Visit booths of non-profits who provide services that help fight human trafficking.

Heavy hors d’oeuvres and drinks will be served

Civitas programming has donated over $25,000 over the years to various nonprofits relative to each year’s topic.

Sponsors for the event include the following Rotary Clubs:

Service Sponsors:

Rotary Club of Ankeny

Rotary Club of Des Moines AM

Rotary Club of Northwest Des Moines

Rotary Club of Waukee

Fellowship Sponsors:

Rotary Club of Des Moines

Rotary Club of Johnston

Rotary Club of West Des Moines

Club Sponsors:

Rotary Club of East Polk County

Rotary Club of Greater Des Moines

Rotary Club of Indianola