About us
Freedom begins when someone is truly seen.
Leaving the Jar is a nonprofit fighting human trafficking through three pillars: prevention, intervention, and restoration. We educate communities to recognize exploitation before it happens, step in with scholarships and mentorship for the vulnerable, and walk alongside survivors as they rebuild their futures with dignity.
This group is for people in the DC–Maryland–Virginia area who want to move from awareness to action, no prior experience needed. Community members, professionals, and students are all welcome.
What we do together:
Awareness workshops — learn to recognize trafficking hidden in plain sight
Fundraising and community events, from elegant evenings to local gatherings
Volunteer opportunities supporting prevention education and survivor restoration
Our work spans the U.S., Egypt, Kenya, and Zambia, including the Well of Hope Home, where survivors find safety, skills, and community.
Join us, bring a friend, and be part of a community that acts.
Upcoming events
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Unmasked: The Masquerade Experience
Kogok Hall, 10620 River Rd, Potomac, MD, USUnmasked: The Masquerade Experience
An elegant evening of immersive exhibits, dinner, and hands-on perfume-making benefiting survivors of human trafficking.
Leaving the Jar invites you to a night unlike any traditional gala. Guests journey through museum-style interactive exhibits — including the "Hidden in Plain Sight" gallery and the "Why Can't They Leave?" experience — paired with powerful storytelling, all wrapped in the mystery and elegance of a masquerade.The evening includes:
Buffet-style dinner and refreshments
Hands-on perfume-making, create your own signature scent to take home
Stories of restoration and hope from the front linesTickets: $150 early bird through September 13; $175 after.
A ticket is required to attend, purchase here: Buy Now
Dress code: Formal attire; masks encouraged
Good to know: All ages welcome, free parking
Location: Kogok Hall, 10620 River Rd, Potomac, MD 20854Every ticket supports the Well of Hope Home and Leaving the Jar's work to prevent trafficking and walk alongside survivors in the U.S., Egypt, Kenya, and Zambia.
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