Upcoming Human Trafficking Awareness Events
Explore human trafficking awareness events, volunteer opportunities, hotel outreaches, conferences, trainings, and fundraisers from The SOAP Project.
Spotlight Event: Human Trafficking in the Finger Lakes
Oct 29-30th, 2026 • Waterloo, NY • Del Lago Resort & Casino
This conference will focus on human trafficking throughout New York's Finger Lakes region. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with colleagues, share ideas, exchange information, and gain valuable insight from experts and advocates. The two-day conference is available both in person and virtually.
Upcoming Events
Financial Literacy for Survivors - Part 1
July 16, 2026 • Online Workshop
Guest Speaker: Trey Flores (TruPath Wealth)
Part 1 of this three-part Financial Literacy for Survivors series is designed to help participants take control of their finances, reduce financial stress, and begin building a healthier relationship with money.
SOAP Up Lake of the Ozarks
July 25, 2026 • Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri
Location: The Potter's House
Join us for a community hotel outreach to raise awareness of human trafficking throughout the Lake of the Ozarks region. Volunteers will visit local hotels to distribute awareness materials and resources.
Financial Literacy for Survivors - Part 2
July 30, 2026 • Online Workshop
Guest Speaker: Trey Flores & Davina Ugochukwu
Part 2 of this three-part Financial Literacy for Survivors series is designed to help participants take control of their finances, reduce financial stress, and continue building a healthier relationship with money.
SOAP Up Hillsborough County
August 1, 2026 • Tampa, Florida
Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Downtown Convention Center
Volunteers will receive training on the signs of human trafficking and help prepare and distribute labeled soaps and makeup wipes to local hotels.
SOAP Up the Woodward Dream Cruise
August 8, 2026 • Detroit, Michigan
Location: Rosedale Gardens Presbyterian Church
Join us during Woodward Dream Cruise season as we raise awareness and engage local hotels throughout the Detroit area.
Financial Literacy for Survivors - Part 3
Aug 18, 2026 • Online Workshop
Presenters: Trey Flores (TruPath Wealth), Marshal Davis, Marisa Langford, Terri Butler
Part 3 of this three-part Financial Literacy for Survivors series will bring everything together, helping participants build lasting financial confidence and a healthier relationship with money.
SOAP Up the Gulf Coast
September 26, 2026 • Ocean Springs, Mississippi
Location: Mosaic Church
Join us for a regional hotel outreach serving communities across the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Volunteers will help prepare outreach materials before delivering labeled soaps, makeup wipes, missing children posters, and human trafficking awareness resources to local hotels.
3rd Annual Stop Trafficking Bocce Tournament
OCT 4, 2026 • Westerville, Ohio
Location: Carsonie's Stromboli & Pizza
Help support The SOAP Project's mission to prevent human trafficking while enjoying a fun day of bocce with friends and family!
Register as an individual for $45 or as a team of four for $185. The tournament features a double-elimination format, guaranteeing each team at least two games.
Human Trafficking in the Finger Lakes
Oct 29-30th, 2026 • Waterloo, New York
Location: Del Lago Resort & Casino
This conference will focus on human trafficking throughout New York's Finger Lakes region.
Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with colleagues, share ideas, exchange information, and gain valuable insight from experts and advocates.
The two-day conference is available both in person and virtually.
SOAP Up The Super Bowl LXI
Jan 30th, 2027 • Los Angeles, California
Location: TBD
The Super Bowl will bring nearly one million visitors to the Los Angeles area, increasing the demand for commercial sex and the risk of human trafficking. Volunteers will label bars of soap and makeup remover wipes for local hotels, receive training on recognizing the signs of human trafficking, and help prepare materials for distribution to hundreds of hotels and motels throughout the region.
The 13th Annual Liberator Awards
March 13, 2027 • Columbus, Ohio
Location:
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral
Join us for the 13th Annual Liberator Awards as we honor individuals and organizations making a meaningful impact in the fight against human trafficking. This special evening celebrates modern-day abolitionists whose leadership, advocacy, and service are helping protect vulnerable individuals and bring hope to survivors.
Recent Impacts (2025-2026)
SOAP Up Kentucky Derby
April 2026 • Louisville, Kentucky
SOAP Up Super Bowl Bay Area
January 2026 • Santa Clara, California
SOAP Up New Orleans
February 2025 • New Orleans,
SOAP Up Jacksonville
March 2025 • Jacksonville, Florida
SOAP Up First Four
March 2025 • Dayton, Ohio
SOAP Up Seymour
January 2025 • Seymour, Indiana
Looking Back at Our Impact
Explore more than two decades of SOAP UP events, survivor awareness programs, fundraising events, and community outreach initiatives that have help raise awareness of human trafficking across the United States.