S.O.S. Human Trafficking Ministry
Speaking Out on Slavery
Are You Being Called to be a Modern-day Abolitionist?
S.O.S. Ministry is your Answer!
About Us
Human Trafficking is the business of exploiting vulnerabilities. It’s the trading of human beings, a modern form of slavery, which violates the God-given dignity of its victims.
S.O.S (Speaking Out on Slavery) Human Trafficking Ministry is committed to alleviating all forms of human trafficking in Tampa Bay through:
- Support local agencies that rescue, restore and rehabilitate survivors.
- Spreading awareness and education to prevent children, teens and adults from becoming victims of traffickers by sharing our knowledge through documentaries, literature, and presentations.
S.O.S Needs You! Join Us Today!
“Human trafficking is a crime against humanity. We must unite our efforts to free victims and stop this crime.” (Pope Francis). It takes a community to help right this wrong. We hope you will partner with us in this crucial mission to stop human trafficking✝️.
All are invited to attend our monthly meetings (3rd Monday of each month)
2025 Meetings: Jan 21, Feb 11, Mar 18, Apr 15, May 20, Sept 16, Oct 21, Nov 18, Dec 16.
Time: 7:00pm
Location: St. Timothy’s Church, St. Gregory Room
Contact us: https://sainttims.org/sos
More Information: Cindy Pidala 813-390-2368 or cpidala@tampabay.rr.com
Ministry Initiatives
Annual “Run for the Roses” Fundraiser –
May 4, 2025, 1-4pm, at Crescent Oaks Golf Club in Tarpon Springs
Our fight against human trafficking continues with our 2nd Annual Run for the Roses “Let Freedom Ring” Fundraiser. An afternoon of Derby fun for 130+ attendees including Lunch, Horse Racing Game, Silent Auction, Hat Contest and Raffle. All proceeds will directly benefit rescued victims of human trafficking in the Tampa Bay Area to live the way they were meant to – in DIGNITY and FREEDOM. This is a race we cannot afford to lose!
Support Local Agencies for Rescued Captives
We partner with Safe Houses in the Tampa Bay area by providing funding and needed resources to aid victim’s healing and recovery, as well as becoming volunteers.
As mentors we offer a listening ear and encouraging voice for victims as they start the journey of healing, volunteer at their Drop-In Center to help clean, sort items, and help the women that comes in, and teach victims necessary skills such as preparing healthy dietary meals, computer skills etc., as part of their Recovery Programs.
To reiterate the message to victims that they are seen, they are important, and they are valued, we provide Easter Baskets for victims at Easter and host an annual Secret Santa Christmas Gift Program. This past Christmas, we raised/donated $3000+ in gift cards to 34 victims.
Provide Educational Forums and Materials on Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention in the Tampa Bay Area
Educational forums are open to the community and include speakers from local law enforcement, service providers and local resources who work with victims of human trafficking, and person(s) with lived and/or shared experiences.
Outreach Rescue Hotline for Victims
We partner with Revive & Restore to handout toiletry packages to potential captives on Wednesday nights at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Ybor City. These packages will contain a hidden phone number for victims to call if they need help. We work with local authorities to help them to safety and connect with a local safe house.
Volunteering to Support other Ministries
Women’s Club Holiday Boutique Plant Sale
Feed the homeless with Revive & Restore
Organizations we support
In 2024, our fund-raising efforts resulted in $12,500 in donations to the following local organizations:
- Bridging Freedom www.bridgingfreedom.org
- Created Women www.createdwomen.com
- HeartDance Foundation www.heartdancefoundation.org
- Revive & Restore www.reviveandrestore.net
- Victims2Survivors victims2survivorsus.org
Board Members
President: Cindy Pidala
Vice President: Burnita Wilder
Treasurer: Chris Leuzze
Secretary: Arline Colon and Anh Flinter
Spiritual Leader: Ann Murphy