Events

Upcoming Events

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Sex Trafficking Conference

Earn 6 CE credits and learn sex trafficking signs, interventions and prevention.
Increase your awareness of sex trafficking in Monroe County and learn to identify the warning signs of sex trafficking. Discuss immediate interventions and support you can provide. Lastly, understand the relationship of childhood trauma and trafficking.

Date
TBA

Time
8am - 4:30pm

Tickets
$75 Non- U of R Nurses & Social Works
$65 U of R Nurses & Social Works
$25 Community Members
$15 Students

Location
Highland Hospital
Collins Auditorium
1000 South Ave, Rochester, 14620

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Delivered: Jennifer & The Bittersweets

“The fragmented memories of a former streetwalker”
A beautiful musical depicting the struggle and triumph of Jennifer Clinger's memoirs as a sex trafficking survivor. Live music performed by The Bittersweets. Together, they share an unforgettable performance to show life on the streets.

Date
TBA

Time
6-9pm

Tickets
$20 Students
$40 General

Location
The German House
315 Gregory St, Rochester, 14620

Documentary Screening: In Plain Sight

Join us to view the documentary In Plain Sight: Stories of Hope and Freedom, featuring six modern-day abolitionists as they fight sex trafficking across America. Following the movie will be a local community panel to further discuss how sex trafficking is happening here, in our city.

Date
Thursday, January 30th

Time
6-9pm

Tickets
Free
Donations accepted

Location
University of Rochester
Interfaith Chapel
1045 Wilson Blvd., Rochester

Past Events

Bright Night Cocktail Reception

Join us at Bright Night Cocktail Reception, our annual fundraising event featuring music, cocktails, hors d’oeuvre, raffles, and more!

Date
Friday, November 15th

Time
6-9pm

Tickets
$50 per person

Location
The Strathallan Rooftop,
550 East Ave., Rochester,
NY 14607

Purchase tickets today

Bright Night Fundraiser Cocktail Reception

Raffles / Wine & Beer / Light hors-d’oeuvre

Join us to bring awareness of human trafficking in Rochester and fundraise to provide safe housing in 2019.
RSVP and purchase tickets at BrightNight.eventbrite.com or contact Sue Kirby at sue.kirby@brightstarcommunity.org.

Date
Friday, November 9th

Time
7-9pm

Tickets
$65 per person
(early bird by 10/28)
$75 per person
(regular price)

Location
Nazareth College, York Wellness & Rehab Institute, 4245 East Ave., Rochester, NY 14618

Charity Estate Sale

Brightstar Community received a generous donation of beautiful antique furniture designed by Kargers Furniture Co. and William Switzer Furniture. Total appraised value of all the furniture is $54,150. We are selling all the furniture 70% off, and all proceeds will go to Brightstar Community.

For more information and photos of the furniture visit: https://www.estatesales.net/NY/Rochester/14604/1932195

Dates
Thursday, July 26th
Friday, July 27th
Saturday, July 28th

Time
(26th) 5pm – 8pm
(27th) 5pm – 8pm
(28th) 9am – 5pm

Location
Rochester Design Center
127 East Avenue
Rochester, NY 14640

Valuation was performed by Wanderman & Associates: Valuations and Estate Sales. We are partnering with Rochester Design Center to hold this Estate Sale to sell all the furniture donated. If interested in purchasing any of the furniture before the estate sale, please contact Sue Kirby.

Summer Fundraiser Cookout

Kick-off to summer! Enjoy great food, awesome raffle prizes and live music performance by Sonia Lee! All proceeds go to Brightstar Community.
For more information on Sonia Lee, please visit her website.