Creative Solutions to Combat Underage Trafficking and Raise Community Awareness
Pictured (L-R): Sumter walkaThon community signatures, Swan Lake Iris Gardens by S. Drayton, Sumter Special Olympics signatures with sparkle handprints by C. Rimmer.
Sumter's Traveling Canvas
In a bold, creative stand against under-age trafficking, Pietas Coalition Corporation has launched a powerful “traveling art canvas” initiative as part of its awareness campaign. The striking mobile canvas is designed to visit schools, community centers and public events across South Carolina, inviting children, youth and adults to add their messages, prints and symbolic colors; each an etching of hope and refusal to remain silent. Through this visible, participatory artwork, Pietas Coalition seeks to anoint communities with a tangible, shared voice: “We will not look away.”
Community Safety Seminar
​Starting March 9, 2026, Pietas Coalition presents a monthly, family themed safety seminar and art contest. We will continue these interactive workshops at the Community Literacy Lab Microschool, located at 455 Rast Street (co-host). The event will be from 6:00pm - 7:30pm with light refreshments. Visit literacylab.net for pricing and more information.
Monthly Anti-Trafficking Seminar
​Starting November 5, 2025, Pietas Coalition, in collaboration with Tree of Life Solutions, presents 'Communities Against Trafficking' seminar. We will be at the South Sumter Family Resource Center the first Wednesday of every month (6-7:30pm). You can also join us online via Instagram: instagram.com/treeoflifesolutions/
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For more information, please visit the Anti-Trafficking Seminar page.
Tree of Life Solutions Seminar Presenter, Jonetta "NeeNee" Robinson
2025 'Communities Against Trafficking' Walk-a-Thon
Pre-Event Virtual Walkthrough
*Read about us in Sumter Living Magazine (October/December 2025)* Thank you to everybody who came out to support the first annual 'Communities Against Trafficking' walkathon. Thank you to Pop Food Truck, Kitty's Bounce Houses, Mela's Bowtique, and Survivor Network North Carolina for making this memorable for our attendees. A special thanks to those who signed our online petition to update harmful terminology to more victim centric language, and to those who signed our vigilant veteran volunteer list!
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We would like to extend our online survey about our community's trafficking perceptions, which will assist with driving our anti-trafficking seminar. Click HERE for survey.