Central Joins National Effort to Raise Awareness of Human Trafficking

McPherson, KS – On January 11, 2023, students and staff at Central Christian College of Kansas participated in #wearblueday, a national initiative aimed at raising awareness about human trafficking. This is an issue that impacts communities across the country and the world, and Central is committed to taking a stand against it.

According to Dr. Lara Vanderhoof, Chief Academic Officer at Central,

“Participating in the Blue Campaign helps bring awareness to how to prevent human trafficking. This is a national initiative with Homeland Security.  There are too many individuals trapped in human trafficking.  We live in a broken world, but we have power to transform lives as we protect the most vulnerable, marginalized, and oppressed individuals in the world.  Take Stand, Take a Voice to bring about hope and healing to those held in captivity, in a violent, forced situation.  CCCK brings light to the issues of human trafficking by taking a stand and wearing blue.”

At Central, being involved in initiatives like this aligns with the college’s mission, vision, and Core4 values. Central strives to offer a Christ-centered education that equips students to transform the world, and being engaged in efforts to combat human trafficking is one way that students and staff can live out this mission.

ABOUT CENTRAL CHRISTIAN COLLEGE OF KANSAS

Central Christian College of Kansas is a regionally accredited institution offering undergraduate and graduate-level programs. Central strives to offer Christ-centered education for the whole person – heart, mind, soul, and strength. Its history dates back to 1884, and it is located in the friendly town of McPherson, Kansas. Central is a strategically small college that offers over forty areas of residential study and a thriving online program for non-traditional students. To learn more about Central go to centralchristian.edu/about. Visit the Foundation of Central Christian College to see what projects and events are coming up.