American
Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) Foundation today revealed that its 'No Room for Trafficking' (NRFT) Survivor Fund has reached a $10 million milestone.
The announcement was made during the Foundation’s annual No Room for Trafficking Summit held in recognition of the United Nations’ World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. The Summit included survivor advocates, government experts and hospitality leaders
to advance best practices, strengthen cross sector collaboration and reaffirm the industry’s commitment to prevent human trafficking.
“The No Room for Trafficking initiative continues to expand its reach and impact, further uniting the
hotel industry and partner organizations across the country to combat human trafficking,” said Kevin Carey, AHLA Foundation President & CEO in a statement. “Reaching this significant fundraising milestone strengthens our ability to work together with
these organizations and build on the progress we have made.”
Since 2023, the Survivor Fund has awarded more than $3 million to support community-based, anti-human trafficking organizations and initiatives nationwide. Grantees for 2026 include nine survivor-founded organizations and several others advancing prevention
and survivor support efforts to include:
- 3Strands Global - Northern California
- ALIGHT – Los Angeles, CA, CO, UT
- AnnieCannons - Nationwide (virtual)
- FAIR Girls - Washington, D.C. area
- Ho’ola Na Pua - Hawaii
- Love Never Fails - Northern California
- My Life My Choice – Eastern Massachusetts
- Rebecca Bender Initiative – Nationwide (virtual)
- Restore NYC - New York City, NY
- Safety Compass - NW Oregon
- Salt and Light Coalition - Illinois and Indiana
- Scarlet Road - NW Washington
- Survivor Alliance – Nationwide (virtual)
- The Dragonfly Home – Central Oklahoma
- Wellspring Living – Greater Atlanta, Georgia
- WillowBend Farms – TN, AL, KY, GA, NC
Grants are made possible through new and renewed commitments from Survivor Fund founding and supporting companies, including Accor, Aimbridge Hospitality, Choice Hotels International, Extended Stay America, G6, Hilton Global Foundation, Hyatt Hotels Foundation,
ISHP, KSL Resorts, Marriott International, and Red Roof Inn.
Encore and LAZ also made significant contributions to the Survivor Fund, demonstrating how AHLA Premier Partners and Allied members can play a meaningful role in supporting this industry-wide initiative.
"Each year, the NRFT Summit brings together an extraordinary community of survivor advocates, experts and hospitality leaders united by a shared commitment to preventing human trafficking," said Joan Bottarini, NRFT Advisory Council Co-Chair and Chief
Financial Officer at Hyatt in a statement.
She added, "We're grateful for the partners and supporters who are true champions of this movement and whose commitment continues to expand our collective impact for survivors and communities."
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