The Social Action group of three Catholic parishes in Mentor will be hosting a breakfast with Human Trafficking victim, author and advocate Theresa Flores.
Ms. Flores will address those attending the breakfast on Saturday, July 20, 2013 from 9 until 11:30 a.m. in the Fr. Trulley Center at St. Bede the Venerable Parish, 9114 Lake Shore Boulevard, Mentor, Ohio. The three Catholic parishes participating in this event are St. John Viannney, St. Mary of the Assumption and St. Bede. The event is free, but free will offerings will be accepted. Immediately following her address, a question and answer session will take place and the opportunity for a book signing.
About Theresa Flores
Theresa Flores has been a licensed Social Worker for over 20 years. She was appointed to the Ohio Attorney General's Human Trafficking Commission in 2009. Her testimony before the Ohio Legislature played a major role in revising Ohio's laws regarding human trafficking. In January, 2012, Ms Flores received Ohio's Courage Award from Governor John Kasich at the State of the State Address. Her books include The Slave Across the Street (2010) and The Sacred Bath (2007). Her story has been seen on The Today Show, Dateline, Nightline, MSNBC and America's Most Wanted.
For more information or to make a reservation, e-mail: camilla@247spirit.com or deaconbill@ameritech.net or call 440-223-1754 or 440-974-2932.