Our Allies

Our ally program is committed to building a collaborative approach to ending human trafficking by empowering communities.

Our Vision

Houston is a model for anti-trafficking collaboration with many organizations playing different roles to ensure everyone in Houston is free. Annually we partner with 12 various organizations to support throughout the year. We partner and work alongside all other organizations that work to end human trafficking and the intersections both locally and globally.

Our Mission

Our ally program is committed to building a collaborative approach to ending human trafficking by empowering communities. We are filling intersectional gaps through education, inclusive and trauma-informed environments, actionable steps to support the improvement of local efforts, and elevating community partners' work.

2022 Allies

Our Values

Community
We believe this work cannot and should not be done alone, and we show up in order to walk alongside those who are vulnerable.

Empowerment
Safety and action first begin with knowledge and actionable awareness, and is a tool we provide to help our community empower themselves.

Care
We weave a trauma-informed and human-centric approach throughout our work, services, leadership, and policies. We strive to create environments that are safe and inclusive for all.

Inclusion
We value and honor the dignity and worth of all people. We know this can only truly happen when people are encouraged to bring their full selves, not limited to gender, sexual, racial, or religious identities.

Action
We rely on experts in the field, including those with lived experience, to inform and guide our efforts
to put knowledge into practice through programs, policies, and training for communities with vulnerabilities
to trafficking.

Become An Ally

We’re proud to be a force for change in Houston, and we’re so excited that you’d like to be part of the mission.

Requirements for Allies 

We partner and work alongside all different types of organizations who work to fight human trafficking both locally and globally. Our featured Allies must maintain specific requirements.

At least 50% of work is related to anti-human trafficking efforts, or serving clients with significant vulnerabilities to trafficking
At least one staff member based in Houston
Complies with all applicable Federal and State of Texas licensing authorities’ laws, rules, and regulations regarding records and governmental records

Provide a main point of contact to engage with A 2nd Cup
Must not restrict client service based on gender, sexuality, religion, race, ability, disability, and criminal record
Must have participated in or be willing to participate in trauma-informed training

Commitments

Your Commitments

Schedule one quarterly meeting/check-in with Program Director at A 2nd Cup to discuss partnership opportunities
Promote A 2nd Cup events or opportunities on social media platforms, and or newsletter every quarter
Identify partnership on website and/or materials where applicable
Hold meetings and events at A 2nd Cup when appropriate
Submit chosen events for the A 2nd Cup calendar (in-shop and online) by the 20th of every month
Choose A 2nd Cup gift cards as prizes or thank-yous rather than other local or national coffee shops
Share and promote the Split Shot and any relevant events during the month in which your agency is featured as the Split Shot partner on social media platforms, newsletter, or other communication

A 2nd Cup’s Commitments

Display Ally’s mission and contact information at A 2nd Cup
Display Ally’s events on A 2nd Cup’s calendar (in-shop and online)
when submitted on time
Include Ally as a partner in the Split Shot program
Provide free use of event space (for 75-100 people max) as available
(first-come; first served basis) // Ally must purchase food + drink or encourage guests to purchase food and/or drinks
Provide 10% off food and drink purchases for staff of Allies - must be able to show some form of proof of employment

Download MOU for Allied Organizations

Submit Ally Application

Completed applications should be submitted via the button above. Please email Vee Ramos for any application questions.

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Our Allies

Our Vision

Our Mission

2022 Allies

Our Values

Become An Ally

Requirements for Allies

Commitments

Your Commitments

A 2nd Cup’s Commitments

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