Commission funds Selah Freedom'9s SOAP Project outreach; vice chair recuses

May 28, 2026

Hillsborough County approved up to $18,000 for Selah Freedom'9s SOAP Project hotel- and motel-based outreach after a presentation describing training, indicator cards, and past field interventions; Vice Chair Misty Groover-Skipper recused from the vote because she is employed by Selah Freedom.

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The commission voted May 28 to approve funding, not to exceed $18,000, for Selah Freedom'9s SOAP Project, an outreach effort that trains hotel and motel staff, distributes materials with the National Human Trafficking Hotline number, and conducts field engagement to connect potential victims to services.

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