WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – Social media has become one of the main sources of information, and one local group is using it to spread an important message.
The nonprofit group I.G.N.I.T.E. H.O.P.E. has made their name known in the Ohio Valley for their mission of bringing education and awareness to the area on human trafficking over the last few months.
The group of around 30 members is continuing to spread their message through all avenues, including social media.
The I.G.N.I.T.E. H.O.P.E. Facebook group is the information hub for all of their efforts, and they are hoping to reach 500 Facebook followers in October.
”The reason we want to grow it and have followers, because that is more people that we can touch with education and awareness. And it’s like, who do you know, share the Facebook page? That’s how you can help. And just getting the word out there, because that’s half the battle. People …