May 31, 2022
Good-by and Thank You, Mike!
For many guests at The Freedom Cafe over the past 2 years, Mike is the first person you met and someone you grew to appreciate – who knew…
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Field Notes & Dispatches
Category: Stories
May 3, 2022
Why I Ride- Tim McGrail
For me, the grocery store is a big source of anxiety. For any given pantry staple, I’m faced with a half dozen brand choices that have no obvious differentiating features other than logo. I’m trying to balance my desire to be a good consumer with my desire to spend as little money and time as possible on this errand. I often find myself picking the company with the branding that looks the most eco-friendly, or the least obnoxious.
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April 27, 2022
Why I Ride- Aly Zavestoski
I have never just gone before. Gone without any real end goal. No time goal. No elevation goal. No destination goal. Not really anyway. Ultimately the goal is to go. And go. And go. Ending exactly where we began. For three weeks this summer, this will be my experience. But it is a chosen experience.
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April 19, 2022
Why I Ride- Cole Hartnett
Committing to things is easy. I've lived the last six years of my life committing to everything I could. At times, far too much. That’s the way I like it. In January, Mike came to me and started talking about a big bike trip. Before he even finished his thought, I declared I was in. Immediately after it escaped my mouth, and after Mike finished his sentence, I actually came to the realization of what I just signed up for.
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April 12, 2022
Ride For Freedom (RFF) and Why I Ride- Mike Rieder
I ride for freedom because life slows down when you live it for big reasons. This is our destiny for 19 days and 1000 miles in July…
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March 22, 2022
People of Freedom – Lorry
Lorry joined the Freedom Café board in October of 2021 after learning about our organization through her time in the Leadership Seacoast program with our founder Bryan. She said, "I was shocked to learn that human trafficking happens right here in NH and once I knew, I couldn’t turn my back on the issue."
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March 22, 2022
Is Human Trafficking Taking Place in All 10 Counties of New Hampshire?
Did you know that human trafficking task force investigators responded to more than 100 tips about human trafficking in New Hampshire, with potential victims in all 10 counties…
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February 7, 2022
People of Freedom – Katie
Katie's favorite part about working with the café is being so involved with the community. She particularly enjoys #PerformforFreedom open mic nights and how the Freedom Café works hard to be a part of the UNH community. She also appreciates how our work in the community makes others aware of how prevalent human trafficking and forced labor are and their impacts on our everyday lives.
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January 17, 2022
Savvy, Safe, Social Campaign
Be Savvy – Know Warning Signs, Safety Tips and How to Respond Interacting with people online can get complicated. It’s not always easy to understand what another person is actually thinking. Be aware of warning signs, safety tips, and what to do if you do feel uncomfortable.
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January 10, 2022
People of Freedom – Arielle
Through her experience as intern, Arielle has learned important tools to prevent human trafficking is in the United States and what she can do to help educate others on the issue. She enjoys being part of an organization that gives her the opportunity to spread awareness about a social justice issue she is passionate about.
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