After an interesting start to the day, the YouthLink Up Top Street Soccer team was off to the races. KARE -11 showed up in the morning and took video of the youth celebrating their departure. We showed the crew how we get hyped up–Up Top style!

For most folks, human trafficking is something that only takes place overseas. It’s a foreign issue that occurs only in countries in southeast Asia, Africa and Europe. But, the harsh—and sometimes eye-opening—reality is, human trafficking is happening right here in the U.S. As estimated 14,500-17,500 men, women and children are trafficked into the U.S. each year.

At YouthLink, our volunteers are a key part of our work. They inject enthusiasm and add different perspectives to our teams. And, they always make a difference. That sums up Cindy Smith’s involvement with YouthLink perfectly.