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The Covering House 49,802-Mile Challenge, by F3 Gateway (STL)

Sun October 5 - Sat October 11, 2025 Saint Louis, MO 63110 US

Awareness

The #1 Goal of This Event is Awareness

Yes, we want to log enough miles to circle the globe twice. We need your help doing so!

Yes, we want to raise $250,000 for TCH. Please join us in support of their mission! 

 

But our #1 goal through this event is raising awareness. 

In 2024, we heard from men on the frontline of the battle against human trafficking in St. Louis. If you missed that conversation, you can CLICK HERE to watch it. 

In September of 2025, 40 men from F3 Gateway in St. Louis gathered to hear from two other experts who continue to fight this evil in our community. Although we did not record the conversation, they did provide materials we can share with the world. Below are a few links to past presentations and upcoming events.

 

Did you know Missouri Ranks #4 in Human Trafficking?

It's not always strangers. Often, it's people kids have a relationship with who target them for trafficking or exploitation. Learn how kids can be vulnerable, especially online, and how you can help them heal from this trauma. This is heavy work. It's not always easy, but when kids light up and have breakthrough moments in therapy, we know it's worth it.

CLICK HERE to learn more about the issue in our community.

 

Community Presentations & Training

The Covering House provides various presentation and training opportunities to educate community members about the dangers of sex trafficking and exploitation.

CLICK HERE to request more information about brining the conversation to your workplace, school, church or organization!

 

Hidden in Plain Sight

Learn what trafficking looks like in our community. This event was hosted in January 2025 for Human Trafficking Prevention Month in partnership with Maritz.

Panelists: Betsy Papin (Child Advocacy Center of Northeast Missouri), Gary Schirmacher (Maritz), Sgt. Donny Walters (Ethical Society of Police President, SLMPD), Keaton Strong (Ritenour School District & Retired Police Captain).

 

Child Advocacy Center Presentation Oct 22, 2025

October 22, 2025 | 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Middendorf-Kredell Branch, St. Charles County Library
Community Room B

See flyer below for more details.

Don't miss this critical opportunity to gain insight into the hidden signs
of trafficking in plain sight. Your awareness could save a life.

Click the icon below to download the attached PDF.

PDF

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