Primary Department: Juvenile Probation
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Henry Gonzales
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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Donation
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval to accept from No Trafficking Zone (NTZ) a donation of 100 semi formal and formal dresses, 3 cases of 24 caps each, and two vanities for the Threads Program, the printing program and other creative programs at The Harris County Youth Village (HCYV).
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Background and Discussion:
No Trafficking Zone (NTZ) is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization dedicated to the prevention and elimination of human trafficking. Their mission is to disrupt and dismantle human trafficking by creating No Trafficking Zones that implement high-risk penalties and crimes for predators that prey on children and adults. No Trafficking Zone provide resources, and education to support leaders, businesses, community members, and law enforcement to ensure the safety of vulnerable children and adults, through public awareness, implementing legislation, and advocacy,
Expected Impact:
The donated semi-formal and formal dresses, 3 cases of caps, and two vanities, have an estimated retail value of $12,300.00.
The various donated items will provide participants in the Threads, printing and creative programs at HCYV with meaningful, hands-on opportunities to develop vocational skills in design, styling, merchandising, and product customization. These resources will enhance program capacity by allowing youth to...
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