Local Nonprofit Rethreaded Celebrates Springfield Community With Concert

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Tuesday, December 6th, 2023 — Rethreaded, a Jacksonville-founded nonprofit, celebrated their Springfield neighborhood recently with a “Springfield Saturday” party and concert featuring local performer Mama Blue. “We love our home in Springfield, and we couldn’t be more grateful to our neighbors for their love and support,” said Kristin Keen, Founder and CEO of Rethreaded, “Thanks to everyone who attended and to Mama Blue for an incredible concert.” Mama Blue performed for two hours, playing both familiar favorites and her own original material. The “Sultry Sister of Soul” was born and raised in Jacksonville, and is a fan and supporter of Rethreaded’s work to restore choice and opportunity to the survivors of human trafficking. Springfield Saturday welcomed 100 attendees, to shop Retheaded’s line of unique, survivor-crafted goods and to enjoy food and beverage vendors, while mingling and networking with supporters and volunteers. 

About Rethreaded
Without a stable job, 85% of survivors of human trafficking will likely be trafficked again. Rethreaded was founded 12 years ago by Kristin Keen to provide employment to local survivors and help them rebuild their lives and remove the barrier of unemployment. Human Trafficking destroys lives. Rethreaded exists to restore choice, eliminate vulnerabilities to exploitation and break the cycle of generational trauma for survivors of human trafficking by providing employment, career development, and supportive services. Rethreaded has employed 89 survivors locally, contributed to the support of over 4,000 women globally, and collaborated with over 349 companies.