Safe Exit Initiative- SEI

New opportunities have been added to our Jobs page!

🌟 Check out the latest openings and apply at:
safeexitinitiative.org/job-opportunities

This past Friday, Harbor Baltimore hosted its Annual BBQ Bash, bringing together the participants we serve, staff, and members of the community for a day of fun and good food.

Since Harbor Baltimore opened its doors in 2025, the BBQ Bash has become a tradition we look forward to as an opportunity to celebrate the community that we’re proud to be part of.

The Baltimore team is grateful to everyone who made it out to the event and to those who worked to help make it a success!

🌟 Next Month in Wellington, FL 🌟

Co-CEO & Chief Operations Officer at SEI, Courtney Ross Escobar, will be speaking to the South Florida Women of Influence Circle on August 25th.

The South Florida Women of Influence Circle (SFWIC) is an exclusive, invitation-only group for women leaders dedicated to making significant contributions. Founded by Julie Khanna and Marcelle Burke, SFWIC members excel in corporate boardrooms, entrepreneurship, and the community.

🌟 This event is invitation only, so please reach out to [email protected] if you’re in the area and interested in attending.

Check it out! Co-CEO & Chief Operations Officer at SEI, Courtney Ross Escobar, will be speaking to the South Florida Women of Influence Circle on August 25th.

The South Florida Women of Influence Circle (SFWIC) is an exclusive, invitation-only group for women leaders dedicated to making significant contributions. Founded by Julie Khanna and Marcelle Burke, SFWIC members excel in corporate boardrooms, entrepreneurship, and the community.

Courtney will speak at 5:30 p.m. at Khanna House Studios in Wellington, Florida.

🌟 This event is invitation only, so please reach out to [email protected] if you’re in the area and interested in attending.

SEI's Co-CEO & Chief Operations Officer, Courtney Ross Escobar, recently joined the Cultimatum Podcast for a conversation about the realities of human trafficking and commercial s*xual exploitation.

In the episode, Courtney explores the misconceptions surrounding trafficking, the coercive tactics traffickers use to exploit and control victims, and the similarities between trafficking and cult dynamics. She also discusses the barriers survivors face when seeking healthcare, legal support, and long-term stability, while highlighting the importance of shifting our response from punishment to survivor-centered services.

If you're looking to deepen your understanding of trafficking, learn how to recognize warning signs, and hear what meaningful solutions can look like, this is a conversation you don't want to miss.

🎧 Click below to listen to Episode #128 featuring Courtney Ross Escobar: Co-CEO of Safe Exit Initiative

Human Trafficking: Prevention, Recovery & Hope with Courtney Ross Escobar In this episode of the Cultimatum podcast, host Anonymous Andrew an...

Safe Exit Initiative’s Harbor Baltimore Receives Over $347,000 in 2026 Funding to Sustain Survivor-Centered Services Safe Exit Initiative’s (SEI) Harbor Baltimore program has received more than $347,000 in funding during 2026, ensuring the continuation of critical

A new pair of underwear offers more than comfort. It provides dignity, helping someone feel clean and confident. Because these items can't be donated secondhand, they're one of the supplies we have featured on our Amazon registry.

This summer, you can help make sure participants visiting our Harbor Drop-In Centers and connecting with our Street Outreach team have access to new undergarments that fit.

🌟 Shop our registry to make a difference today at tinyurl.com/SEIsummer2026

Learn more about this year’s Summer Drive and the other ways you can give at safeexitinitiative.org/summer-drive

🌟 Check out our open positions in Worcester and Springfield, MA!

To view current openings, please visit:
safeexitinitiative.org/job-opportunities

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HOW TO APPLY
Please send your resume and cover letter to:

Alina Bluto, Vice President of Programs
Email: [email protected]

Candidates who apply within two weeks of the posting date will be prioritized.

Visit the link above to learn more.

A toothbrush, a razor, and a packet of shampoo...

For someone experiencing homelessness or housing instability, these everyday products can be hard to access.

At SEI's Harbor Drop-In Centers and through our Street Outreach, we provide hygiene products to participants whenever they're needed. Individually wrapped items like soap, shampoo, deodorant wipes, body cleansing cloths, razors, toothbrushes, and toothpaste make it possible for our team to distribute exactly what someone needs at that moment.

🌟 Shop our Summer Drive Amazon Registry to help provide those in need with hygiene essentials at tinyurl.com/SEIsummer2026 (items will be sent right to our locations!)

Other Ways to Give:

- Purchase equivalent items from your favorite store (drop off instructions below)
- Donate gently used clothing and shoes at our Harbor Drop-In Centers (keep reading for items that are most needed and drop off instructions)
- Make a monetary donation through Givebutter to support needs all summer at givebutter.com/summerdriveSEI

Every donation helps someone survive the summer heat with dignity.

Learn more about this year’s drive by visiting our website at safeexitinitiative.org/summer-drive

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**Most Needed Gently Used Items**

Sneakers, sandals, tank tops and t-shirts, shorts, athletic and breathable clothing, summer dresses and rompers, hoodies and lightweight sweatshirts, sports bras in good condition, and backpacks.

**Drop Off Instructions**

Worcester:
Donations are received and sorted at our Harbor Drop-In Center located at 534 Cambridge Street. We are open 7 days a week, 8a-8p.

Baltimore:
All drop-offs currently require an appointment. Please email Jameka Evans at [email protected] to schedule your time. Donations are received at our Harbor Drop-In Center located at 424 S Pulaski St.

TUNE IN TONIGHT AT 4PM EST!

We're excited to share that Audra Doody, SEI's Co-CEO & Chief Programs Officer, will be joining SiriusXM's Road Dog Trucking for a live nationwide radio interview.

Audra will be talking about the realities of commercial s*x exploitation and trafficking at truck stops, travel centers, and along major transportation corridors, including:

- Common misconceptions about commercial s*xual exploitation
- The connection between trafficking and the transportation industry
- Warning signs that someone may be under coercion or control
- How truck drivers and travel center employees can help identify and assist potential victims
- Resources available for those seeking help
- The importance of public awareness in preventing trafficking

🌟 Listen live at 4pm on SiriusXM Channel 146 (Road Dog Trucking). The interview will also be available for replay in the SiriusXM app shortly afterward.

Check it out! Co-CEO & Chief Operations Officer at SEI, Courtney Ross Escobar, will be speaking to the South Florida Women of Influence Circle on August 25th.

The South Florida Women of Influence Circle (SFWIC) is an exclusive, invitation-only group for women leaders dedicated to making significant contributions. Founded by Julie Khanna and Marcelle Burke, SFWIC members excel in corporate boardrooms, entrepreneurship, and the community.

Courtney will speak at 5:30 p.m. at Khanna House Studios in Wellington, Florida.

🌟 This event is invitation only, so please reach out to [email protected] if you’re in the area and interested in attending.