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Refuge for Women Kentucky hosts Mahjong fundraiser to support human trafficking survivors
The organization held a community “Charleston for Change” Mahjong event Saturday aimed at raising money for women affected by human trafficking.
Refuge for Women Kentucky hosted a Mahjong fundraiser Saturday called “Charleston for Change,” using a long-running game tradition to raise funds for human trafficking survivors, according to WAVE.
The event focused on bringing women together across generations through Mahjong, while directing the proceeds toward support for people who need help after escaping exploitation, WAVE reported.
Organizers said the effort is rooted in the idea that community activities can do more than build connection, by channeling participation and local engagement into assistance for survivors.
Refuge for Women Kentucky’s fundraiser took place on a weekend day, WAVE reported, with the story highlighting the social nature of the game alongside its fundraising purpose.
WAVE’s coverage also noted the significance of Mahjong as a shared activity that can connect different age groups, framing the fundraiser as a way for the community to participate in direct support for survivors.
No dollar amount, participant count, or specific services funded by the event were detailed in the report.
The next steps for the organization were not described in the coverage, but the fundraiser’s stated goal is continuing support for women who have survived human trafficking.
Why It Matters
- Fundraising for human trafficking survivors depends on sustained community support, and the event is part of that local effort.
- Events that bring together multiple age groups can expand participation and awareness without requiring participants to be directly involved in survivor services.
- The report’s emphasis on proceeds directed to survivors points to practical help tied to community events rather than general awareness alone.
- Because the coverage did not include financial totals or specific allocations, those details may need to be confirmed through the organization’s follow-up reporting.
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Key Facts
- Refuge for Women Kentucky hosted a Mahjong fundraiser on Saturday.
- The event was called “Charleston for Change.”
- The purpose of the fundraiser was to support human trafficking survivors.
- WAVE reported the event highlighted Mahjong as a way to bring generations of women together.
- WAVE’s coverage did not provide a fundraising total or detailed breakdown of how proceeds would be allocated.