Event to benefit organizations that rescue children from human trafficking, forced prostitution and poverty

Julie Reeder

Editor-in-Chief

The Village and Valley News, in conjunction with two nonprofit organizations, who rescue children from human trafficking, forced prostitution and poverty, are holding an event this Saturday, July 10, to benefit the organizations and educate readers.

Andrew Reeder, who has organized the event, witnessed young children who were being used for prostitution when he was on a missions trip to Cambodia and Thailand.

“I felt so helpless looking at these young girls and boys approaching people for sex with their pimp not far behind,” said Reeder. “I knew at some point I nee...