New Initiative will Mobilize Movers to Combat
Human Trafficking Across the Country
WEST
PALM BEACH, Fla., June 25,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- National Mover of the Year, Good
Greek Moving & Storage, is pleased to announce an unprecedented
partnership with leading anti-human trafficking nonprofit Place of
Hope. This landmark initiative, the first of its kind in the
nation, aims to harness the unique access of moving professionals
to identify and report human trafficking,
Florida ranks third in
the U.S. for calls to the National Human Trafficking Hotline,
with significant hotspots in Tampa, Orlando, Miami-Fort
Lauderdale, West Palm
Beach, and Fort Myers, all
cities where Good Greek maintains hubs of operation. "As a father
and former police officer, this cause is close to my heart," said
Spero Georgedakis founder and CEO of
Good Greek Moving & Storage "Our moving crews are in and out of
homes daily, traveling across the country, including truck stops
and rest areas where trafficking often occurs. This initiative
enables us to make a direct impact in our communities."
A cornerstone of this partnership involves equipping more than
600 Good Greek employees with specialized training to recognize and
respond to trafficking indicators. This training, which started
this month at Good Greek's Superhero Mover's Academy, is led
by experts from Place of Hope. "Good Greek's teams are
uniquely positioned to observe and act on trafficking signs due to
their direct interactions with families," said Charles Bender, founding CEO of Place of Hope.
"Their proactive stance and comprehensive training set a new
standard for industry engagement in fighting trafficking."
To amplify the initiative, Good Greek will launch billboards
across Florida and wrap a moving
truck with anti-trafficking messaging. This mobile billboard will
raise awareness as it travels and includes a QR code that will
direct people and victims on how to get help. Place of Hope
is committed to raising awareness and educating the community about
human trafficking, and supports survivors through comprehensive
recovery programs, which include therapy, life skills training, and
on-campus foster care in a nurturing family cottage setting.
To learn about recognizing trafficking signs or getting
involved, go to PlaceofHope.com. Report suspected trafficking
by calling the Florida Hotline at 1-855-FLA-SAFE or the National
Hotline at 1-888-373-7888, or text HELP to BEFREE (233733).
About Place of Hope:
Place of Hope is a
faith-based, state-licensed children and families organization
focused on providing programs and services to end the cycles of
abuse, neglect, homelessness, poverty, and human trafficking. Since
opening its doors in 2001, Place of Hope has
helped more than 30,000 foster children, aged-out foster
youth, homeless youth, single moms with children, and human
trafficking survivors. It is one of the largest, most diverse,
residential organizations in Palm Beach
County and the Treasure Coast. Place of Hope is rated the
number one charity in its category in America by Charity
Navigator with a charity score of 100 and a 4-star rating.
About Good Greek Moving & Storage
The
American Trucking Associations named Good Greek Mover of the
Year in 2024 and is the World's First and Only Total Relocation
Company. Good Greek Relocation Systems offers Realty
Services,Insurance and Title Services,
Junk and Debris Removal, Auto Transport, and of course,
Moving and Storage. For over 25 years, the Good Greek, Spero
Georgedakis, has provided game changing services in South
Florida. Credited with revolutionizing the perception of the
industry, Spero and his team promise to provide the "Best Move
Ever" - putting respect for the client and customer service first.
Headquartered in South Florida with locations throughout
the state, Good Greek is the Official Movers of Orlando City
SC, Orlando Pride, Orlando Magic, Orlando Solar
Bears, Miami HEAT, Miami Marlins, Tampa Bay Rays, Tampa Bay
Buccaneers, Tampa Bay Rowdies, Inter Miami CF, University of
Miami Hurricanes, Florida International
University Golden Panthers, Florida Atlantic
University Owls, and the University of
Florida Gators. Good Greek also is partnered with Lakeland
Flying Tigers, JetBlue Park in Fort Myers (the spring training
home of the Boston Red Sox) and Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium
in Jupiter (the spring training home of the Miami Marlins
and St. Louis Cardinals).
Media Contact:
Thomas Tobin
thomas@pantelidespr.com
212.624.2648
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