On Aug. 25, The Lifeboat Project, a non-profit providing wrap around services to victims of human trafficking, spreading awareness and educating communities across Central Florida – including Osceola County – celebrated 10 years of service.
Lifeboat Founder and CEO Jill Bolander Cohen marked a decade of service to human tracking victims and their families. Also present were The Lifeboat Projects’ Chairman of the Board, Ed Gilbert, Board members Kathy McLain, Donna Shelley, Ron Nation, Gary Cohen, Program Director Migdalia Roman, and intern, Elizabeth Smith State Rep. Anna Eskamani (D-Orlando) graciously came to show her support, as did Seminole County Commissioner Lee Constantine, Apopka Chief of Police Mike McKinley, and Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson presented a proclamation.
Friends, donors, pastors, and even some survivors were present to reflect on the years of hard work, accomplishments, tears, victories, and to discuss what they have planned for the years ahead. The Lifeboat Project’s mission over the decade has been to provide recovery services to survivors and to continue to bring awareness and education on human tracking to the communities in Central Florida. To learn more about The Lifeboat Project, their mission, and how you can help this organization continue its work; visit www.thelifeboatproject. org, call 407-310-8905, or email Thelifeboatproject@gmail.com.
In case of a suspected human trafficking incident or emergency call: National 24-hour Human Tracking Hotline: call 1-888-373-7888 or text HELP or INFO to BeFree (233733). They will direct you to local resources.
