"What is hope if not the decision to shine light into the dark?"

Be part of a community gathering to end trafficking on October 1, 2026, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., at the beautiful Star Barn in Elizabethtown, PA.

North Star Initiative’s annual Light the Way Gala draws together a community that is passionate about empowering survivors to celebrate survivors' hope and resilience. This year’s theme--IGNITE HOPE--challenges us to fan embers into beacons of hope until light overcomes the dark. 

Attendees will enjoy a gourmet dining experience of heavy appetizers (equivalent to a full meal) catered by Two P's in a Pot, celebrate stories of transformation, and participate in both live and silent auctions to fund North Star’s life-changing programs for survivors of trafficking. Survivor leader Tanya Gould will take the stage as our keynote speaker, and Jeff Coleman, host of the Morning Light television program, will emcee the evening. 

Together, we can end trafficking and empower survivors to reclaim their lives. It will be an unforgettable evening, and we would be honored for you to stand with survivors at this event.