Restoration Church and Stories Foundation is putting on a Justice Jam Weekend this year. We'll be doing two days of events instead of just one. This is our annual fundraiser dedicated to fighting human trafficking by raising awareness, providing education, and supporting survivors. All proceeds from this event will go directly to Stories Foundation in Anoka, MN, a non-profit organization that is committed to prevention, education, and survivor advocacy. Stories Foundation also operates Storytellers Cafe, a nonprofit cafe in Blaine, where proceeds help sustain and expand this vital ministry work.
On Saturday, June 13th, there will be a Stories Matter Market at the Storytellers Cafe with vendors outside of the cafe from 9 am - 1 pm. Enjoy music, cafe beverages, and food, as well as all the vendors outside.
At Restoration Church, on Sunday, June 14th, at 5:30 pm, the doors will open for a silent auction with a survivors' stories and songs time starting at 6:00 pm. Silent auction winners will be announced at the end of the stories and songs time. There will be snacks and coffee or lemonade beverages from Storyteller's Cafe. Tickets are available for $15 per person. Bidding for the Silent Auction will be closed at 8 pm.
Justice Jam was started in 2019 by a local high school student. After she found out about human trafficking she knew she had to do something. Using her talent and passion for music she organized a benefit concert and silent auction to raise money to fight human trafficking. 100% of donations go to a local organization, Stories Foundation - you can read more about them below!
In recent years Justice Jam has grown and changed with the mission remaining the same:
Financially supporting recovery for survivors of human trafficking!
We are so excited to see the community come together to be educated and empowered as we generously "Financially support recovery for survivors of human trafficking"!
RSVP on our Facebook Event and share with friends and family!
Vendors, businesses, and community partners; donate a silent auction basket below!
Stories Foundation is a nonprofit in Minnesota fighting human trafficking and related issues through social impact business, awareness education, and community engagement. AND - they have offices right here in Anoka, MN!
Their Storyteller Café in Blaine is a nonprofit café where proceeds help sustain and expand this vital anti-trafficking work. It is open Monday through Saturday. Be sure to stop by when you have a chance—it’s a wonderful place!
On February 24, 2025 Stories Foundation partnered with Conscious Healing Counseling to offer a support group for women impacted by exploitation and trafficking.
They have survivor advocates available to come to your event. They share on a variety of topics related to human trafficking awareness, what it looks like to overcome extreme abuse, and what individuals and communities can do to create change. They do many events that inform, educate, and empower the community to know about human trafficking and the steps we can each take to stop human trafficking.
They’re also working on future initiatives, including small groups, job programs, and housing for survivors of human trafficking.
This, our 7th Justice Jam, will be even more different than before. Last year, we split the events. This year, we split the days of the events. This is to give you the time to do both. You can learn about each of the events and what they offer below.
PART 1: STORIES MATTER MARKET AND VENDOR EVENT
* Vendors will have booths outside the Storyteller's Cafe in Blaine.
* The cafe will open and be serving coffee beverages and sandwiches.
* There will be opportunities to support Storyteller Cafe and Stories Foundation throughout the event, as well as learn more about Stories Foundation and anti-human trafficking.
PART 2: THE SILENT AUCTION AND STORIES & SONGS CONCERT
* Silent Auction Fundraiser
- In person only
- Bidding opens at 5:30 pm
- Bidding close at 8 pm.
* Stories & Songs Concert
- Live music from local singer/songwriters (including Stories Foundation's own, Ana Lena Copeland)
- Speakers from our benefiting organization, Stories Foundation, with an emphasis from survivors.
- An opportunity to learn about Stories Foundation and anti-human trafficking work.
Justice Jam Photos
If you would like to make a donation to the silent auction you can do so by clicking the button below!
Vendors this year will be limited to the space that Storyteller's Cafe has. We will update the vendors below as they register. If you would like to be a vendor, please click on the registration button below.
JUSTICE JAM 2026 SCHEDULE
Stories Matter Market
SATURDAY, JUNE 13TH, 9 AM - 1 PM @ Storyteller Cafe in Blaine (12064 Central Ave NE, Blaine, MN 55434)
9:00 AM - Event Opens - Stories Matter Market & Vendors Open
Storyteller Cafe Serving Coffee & Drinks
12:30 PM Last Call for Market shopping & paying for items
1:00 PM - Vendors & Activities Close, Event of the day ends. The cafe remains open until 3 PM.
Stories & Songs Event
SUNDAY, JUNE 14TH, 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM at Restoration Church (503 Polk Street, Anoka, MN 55303)
5:30 PM - Doors & Silent Auction Open
6:00 PM - Stories & Songs Event Begins
8:00 PM - Silent Auction Bidding Closes
8:30 PM - Stories & Songs Event Ends. Silent Auction Items must be picked up and paid for. The event for the weekend ends.
