Fresno EOC Central Valley Against Human Trafficking

Yesterday May 5, marks Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) Awareness Day. A day to honor and remember Indigenous individuals who are missing, murdered, and impacted by violence. Native people continue to face disproportionately high rates of violence, with cases remaining underreported or unsolved. CVAHT will continue to learn, seek advisement from our native neighbors and advocate for data that reflects the true impact this has on native communities.

📣Employee Spotlight 📣
Outreach Coordinator Evelyn Gonzalez has worked with Fresno EOC for 21 years. She is also the original staff hired when CVAHT opened in 2009. She says that "her job is like a box of chocolates🍫...you never know what you're gonna get." Some fun facts: her first job was laying down paper so grapes 🍇could be turned into raisins; and she loves musica, except heavy metal, but it also depends on her mood.

On Wednesday, the team showed off their tie-dyed shirts in celebration of Earth Day. 🌎🌱

Happy Administrative Professional's Day! Our team is thankful for Araitzia Rivera Wanless, Administrative Assistant for CVAHT. She loves having a team that she can call her friends. Fun fact is that she is an early bird and wants to learn how to grow plants to make her own tea.

We are hiring! Join the CVAHT team as an Anti-Human Trafficking Case Manger/ Advocate.
Requirements include bachelor’s degree in Victimology, Psychology, Social Services Human Development or related field AND a minimum of two years related work experience.
*Individuals with lived experience encouraged to apply and will be considered in lieu of education or work experience.
Job posting will close 2/6/26
Job Description and additional information can be found on our careers page under “Search Jobs”. https://fresnoeoc.org/careers/

Fresno EOC’s Central Valley Against Human Trafficking program was honored with a proclamation from the Fresno City Council recognizing our work to support survivors and fight exploitation in our community.
With more than 2,100 victims identified and assisted, CVAHT continues to provide safety, dignity, and hope for those impacted by trafficking.
As Fresno declares January 2026 Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month, we remain committed to raising awareness, supporting survivors, and working toward a safer community.
Need Help Now?
24/7 Trauma Response Line: (559) 500‑7630
National Hotline: (888) 373‑7888
Text “HELP” to “BeFree” (233733)
Learn more: https://fresnoeoc.org/cvaht/

💗IT’S A GIRL 💗CVAHT is assisting a client who just gave birth via c-section and is home with baby and toddler. We are looking for a village to help with a mealtrain as mom recovers. Mealtrain donations can be delivered to our office during regular business hours, and food delivery gift cards can be purchased in Mealtrain to go directly to the client. To sign up or to donate a meal card , scan the QR code or visit the mealtrain page at mealtrain.com/lgrv1w

Happy New Year to all! Below are several events taking place throughout the Central Valley to raise awareness about human trafficking. The more information we share about this crime, the better equipped our communities will be to identify it and advocate for policies that help prevent it.

As we approach National Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month, we are pleased to announce a series of upcoming events. We will continue to update this calendar as additional events are confirmed. Wishing you a joyous and safe holiday season.

In observance of New Years, our offices will be closed starting at noon today and will reopen on Friday, January 2. If you need immediate assistance, contact our trauma response line at 559.500.7630 or the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 888.373.7888 or text “HELP” to 233733 (BeFree).

In observance of Christmas, our offices will be closed starting at noon today and will reopen on Friday, December 26. If you need immediate assistance, contact our trauma response line at 559.500.7630 or the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 888.373.7888 or text “HELP” to 233733 (BeFree).