by Guardian Group | Sep 3, 2025 | Guardian Group In the News: Read
At the heart of one of the most significant hubs for sex trafficking in the United States, one community in Oregon is taking a stand. According to national data, Oregon ranks among the top 10 states for reported sex trafficking victims, a statistic that has spurred...
by Guardian Group | Aug 18, 2025 | Guardian Group In the News: Read
When you think of sex trafficking, you may not think that those of us in the broadband industry have much to do with it. But Operation IFAST — a program of Guardian Group — believes all of us within the industry have a big role to play in fighting trafficking. Read...
by Guardian Group | Mar 25, 2025 | Guardian Group In the News: Read
Operation IFAST, founded by CLtel and nonprofit Guardian Group, trains broadband field technicians to spot and report signs of human trafficking during routine onsite visits. To date, more than 60 BSPs across 17 states have joined the initiative, including Calix...
by Guardian Group | Jan 24, 2025 | Guardian Group In the News: Read
They were the googly eyes seen around the world. After someone or several people stuck googly eyes to sculptures in multiple Bend roundabouts late last year, officials in the central Oregon city took to social media to say they weren’t chuckling. Read...
by Guardian Group | Jul 1, 2023 | Guardian Group In the News: Read
Guardian Group is a 501(c)(3) whose mission is to prevent and disrupt the sex trafficking of women and children in the United States. In 2022, Project 1591® was launched to scale the nation-wide support to law enforcement with the intent of saving them time...
by Guardian Group | Jul 21, 2022 | Guardian Group In the News: Read
Project 1591® is the first-ever 24/7 crowdsourcing process and platform that enables volunteers to become force multipliers to Guardian Group’s mission of illuminating child victims of sex trafficking in the US. The internet has allowed sex trafficking to...
by Guardian Group | May 17, 2022 | Guardian Group In the News: Read
By meeting key standards of board oversight, finances, results reporting and fundraising appeals, Guardian Group achieved accreditation by the BBB Wise Giving Alliance. This accreditation signifies that Guardian Group that it is deserving of donor trust, as they are a...
by Guardian Group | May 17, 2022 | Guardian Group In the News: Read
Guardian Group is honored to work with the Alpharetta Police Department and their tireless efforts fighting this heinous crime. The Alpharetta PD deserve all the credit for the outcome of their operations and the specific case referenced here. Read more.
by Guardian Group | Sep 15, 2021 | Guardian Group In the News: Read
Guardian Group is honored to have been named a Better Business Bureau 2021 Torch Awards Finalist! A Torch Award is the most prestigious honor BBB presents to exceptional organizations for their dedication to integrity and ethical business practices. Guardian Group is...
by Guardian Group | May 26, 2021 | Guardian Group In the News: Read
JP’s Peace Love and Happiness Foundation has awarded a grant for $25,000 to Guardian Group to further combat domestic sex trafficking. The fastest growing criminal industry in the world is the buying and selling of people, according to Guardian Group, which says in a...
by Guardian Group | Nov 19, 2020 | Guardian Group In the News: Read
GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement, unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and their world. GivingTuesday will kick off the generosity season this year by inspiring people to give back on Dec. 1 and throughout the...
by Guardian Group | Sep 14, 2020 | Guardian Group In the News: Read
“Guardian Group is top-selling Bend Relo agent Stormy Clark’s pick to support this quarter with a $1,000 company donation and social media shout-outs. Guardian Group’s stated mission “is to prevent and disrupt the sex trafficking of women and children while...
by Guardian Group | Dec 5, 2019 | Guardian Group In the News: Read
St. Charles Health System is taking a proactive approach to combating human trafficking. Through a partnership with local nonprofit Guardian Group, the health system has started providing human trafficking recognition and response training to its caregivers. Read full...
by Guardian Group | Sep 16, 2019 | Guardian Group In the News: Read
Bend’s Guardian Group announced Thursday it has been named a “2019 Top-Rated Nonprofit” by GreatNonprofits, the leading provider of user reviews of charities and nonprofits. Read Full Article Here
by Guardian Group | Jul 24, 2019 | Guardian Group In the News: Read
Human trafficking is a commercial real estate problem. “Doing nothing is simply not acceptable anymore, she said. ‘You can’t just turn a blind eye and say we didn’t know, because you have a duty of care here.” Read full article...
by Berkley Bedell | Nov 27, 2018 | Guardian Group In the News: Read
“The Bend Fire Department is grateful for the education provided by the Guardian Group. Firefighters are continually seeking knowledge and training to serve our community better. We look forward to partnering together in the future, as we all play a role in protecting...
by Berkley Bedell | Oct 17, 2018 | Guardian Group In the News: Read
“When combined with valuable information, good company (clients and friends that we enjoy and appreciate greatly!) and adding in the opportunity to support a fantastic non-profit, the Guardian Group, and you have the makings of an awesome gathering!” Read...
by Berkley Bedell | Sep 14, 2018 | Guardian Group In the News: Read
The Bend Chamber named Guardian Group as Non-Profit of the Year and also presented the group its People’s Choice award at the annual SAGE Business Awards last week. Guardian Group is only the second organization to claim two awards in SAGE history. Its mission...
by Berkley Bedell | Jun 28, 2018 | Guardian Group In the News: Read
“The trip also inspired Jeff Keith to take action. In 2012, after finding out through his own research how common trafficking is in the U.S., he founded Bend, Ore-based Guardian Group, a nonprofit that fights sex trafficking.” Read the rest of Elaine...
