$486,614.47 donated to end human trafficking in the USA!
All because of your decision to enjoy Calyan Wax Co. products
Latest donation - October 27th, 2023
Because of your purchases, Calyan Wax Co. made a single donation of $198,486.80 to 4 hard-working nonprofits: Traffick911 ($108,486.80), Allies Against Slavery ($30,000), DeliverFund ($30,000), Justice Defense Fund ($30,000). This donation happened on October 27th, 2023.
Since beginning in 2017, Calyan Wax Co. has donated a total of $486,614.47 to end human trafficking! Thank you for enjoying Calyan products and joining the mission to bring hope to survivors of trafficking in the USA!
5% of Calyan Wax Co. revenue (NOT profits/proceeds) is donated to end trafficking in the USA. When we sell $5000 of candles, we donate $250. We are the only candle company that does this!
Our donations are NOT based on profits or proceeds. Donations based on profits or proceeds do not meet our standards of transparency and impact. Our donations are based on revenue because it provides greater transparency to our customers and allows us to donate more!Learn more about why the distinction between revenue and profit is so important to us.
As of October 2023, Calyan Wax Co. has donated $486,614.47 to strategic nonprofits working to give freedom and justice to brave survivors of human trafficking in the USA.
This amount includes every donation that Calyan has made since starting in 2017.
Because of your purchases, Calyan Wax Co. was able to send a donation of $61,540.37 to Traffick911’s Response Team on October 19th, 2022!
Thank you for enjoying Calyan products and joining the mission to bring hope to survivors of trafficking in the USA!
5% of Calyan Wax Co. revenue (NOT profits/proceeds) is donated to end trafficking in the USA. When we sell $5000 of candles, we donate $250. We are the only candle company that does this!
Our donations are NOT based on profits or proceeds. Donations based on profits or proceeds do not meet our standards of transparency and impact. Our donations are based on revenue because it provides greater transparency to our customers and allows us to donate more!Learn more about why the distinction between revenue and profit is so important to us.
As of April 2023, Calyan Wax Co. has donated $288,127.67 to Traffick911 to support their mission to empower brave survivors of trafficking.
This amount includes every donation that Calyan has made since starting in 2017.
"THANK YOU FOR LOOKING ME IN THE EYE AND TELLING ME I'M WORTH IT"
- Survivor served by Calyan nonprofit partner
WHO IS TRAFFICK911 and what do they do?
Simply put, Traffick911 is the first responder for child sex trafficking in North Texas. Just like firefighters show up to fires, Traffick911 shows up when a trafficked child is recovered.
Traffick911 has identified and/or assisted thousands of survivors! Their sole purpose is to free youth from sex trafficking by building trust-based relationships.
Traffick911's Voice & Choice Advocate Program
When a first responder encounters a sex trafficking victim in need of emergency services, they can call Traffick911 for 24-hour crisis response. A team member from Traffick911 will arrive and provide immediate aid to the survivor and start working on a case management plan to help them get back on their feet.
But that's not all. Once the survivor is stabilized, they will be paired up with a seasoned advocate (kind of like a mentor) who will be there for them every step of the way. This person will provide emotional support, help the survivor navigate the complex legal system, and connect them with all the resources they need to heal and rebuild their life.
And get this - Traffick911 doesn't work alone. They collaborate closely with regional multi-disciplinary teams to ensure that each victim gets the individualized support they need. It's a true team effort, and we're honored to support them in their mission to end trafficking and help survivors.
Jacob founded Calyan in 2017 with a strong desire to make a difference in the fight against human trafficking. He knew that the issue was complex and widespread, and he wanted to find a way to contribute meaningfully.
As he researched different organizations to support, Jacob was looking for more than just a good cause. He wanted to partner with a nonprofit that had a strategic approach and a team of dedicated individuals who shared his passion for helping survivors of trafficking.
One day, Jacob attended a Traffick911 volunteer training and was blown away by the organization's commitment and effectiveness. He was impressed by the professionalism of the staff and volunteers, and their deep understanding of the complex issues surrounding trafficking.
It was at that moment that Jacob knew he had found the right partner for Calyan. He was excited to support Traffick911's mission and work alongside them to combat trafficking and support survivors.
Today, Calyan is proud to partner with Traffick911 and support their vital work in the fight against human trafficking. We are committed to working together to make a difference and help end this horrific crime once and for all.
We're so pumped that you want to learn more about Traffick911! They are the best!
Here are some helpful links to learn more about Traffick911:
In October of 2023, Calyan Wax Co. donated 198,486.80 to 4 nonprofits to support their fantastic work fighting for the freedom survivors of human trafficking in the USA.
Traffick911's Voice & Choice Advocate Program
When a first responder encounters a sex trafficking victim in need of emergency services, they can call Traffick911 for 24-hour crisis response. A team member from Traffick911 will arrive and provide immediate aid to the survivor and start working on a case management plan to help them get back on their feet.
But that's not all. Once the survivor is stabilized, they will be paired up with a seasoned advocate (kind of like a mentor) who will be there for them every step of the way. This person will provide emotional support, help the survivor navigate the complex legal system, and connect them with all the resources they need to heal and rebuild their life.
And get this - Traffick911 doesn't work alone. They collaborate closely with regional multi-disciplinary teams to ensure that each victim gets the individualized support they need. It's a true team effort, and we're honored to support them in their mission to end trafficking and help survivors.
Allies Against Slavery builds data platforms and partnerships to accelerate solutions to human trafficking. Until now, human trafficking has been an invisible problem — but it doesn’t have to be.
Funding from Calyan will support enhancements to Alllies Against Slavery's screening and data software, Lighthouse. This will allow AAS to get Lighthouse into the hands of more field professionals to identify more victims of trafficking, improve decision-making, and help prevent exploitation before it starts.
Together, they are building a future where every community has the data they need to make victims visible and prevent exploitation.
DeliverFund creates solutions and proprietary technology to bring an end to human trafficking by going after the root of the evil - the traffickers. With the support of our donors, we develop advanced software to track human traffickers, advise and train our law enforcement partners, and assist trafficking victims in escaping the cycle of exploitation.
Calyan's grant provides partial funding for a DeliverFund Intelligence Analyst that will be embedded with a Dallas-Fort Worth law enforcement agency. This project will reduce human labor and sex trafficking in the 13-county metro area of Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Hood, Hunt, Johnson, Kaufman, Parker, Somervell, Rockwall, Tarrant, and Wise Counties.
This project replicates a successful pilot project with the Houston Police Department, now in its third year. For North Texas, DeliverFund will equip, train, and advise law enforcement to identify and arrest human traffickers so their victims can be rescued and the traffickers jailed. DeliverFund will provide reliable, verifiable, and actionable intelligence on human trafficking to law enforcement. This includes city and county police, Homeland Security, DFW and DART police, public school and university police, and other sworn legal personnel. Our work will decrease the time and local resources required to identify, arrest, and prosecute human traffickers and rescue their victims.
The rise of the Internet has led to an explosion of illegal images and videos of sexual crime being uploaded and shared worldwide. The Justice Defense Fund (JDF) is dedicated to empowering survivors of online sex trafficking, child sexual abuse material (“child p*rnography”), and criminal image-based sexual abuse to pursue justice through strategic litigation and advocacy support. We also advocate for the adoption of policies to prevent the online distribution of sexual crime.
The Calyan grant provides the financial backing for trauma-informed therapy, wrap-around advocacy, and strategic litigation support for dozens of plaintiffs currently involved in lawsuits. Together, we can help make the Internet a safer place for generations to come.
I bought a small jar candle at a boutique shop and loved it so much, that I went to the website for more. My faves so far are evergreen & eucalyptus and vetiver & Tonka. I bought the three wick and let me tell you, you can smell it in the whole house, even my sister couldn't believe how fragrant it is. But the thing that really made me love these candles are how absolutely clean they burn, I've never seen candles burn so clean. I'm in love.
I bought this in the hopes of having a more grapefruit forward scent, but this is too floral and just one I don't enjoy. It's kind of the bummer about buying candles online, you really can't tell from the names and notes if it will mesh with your preferences. I'm sure i can return, but it's such a hassle so I'll probably give to a friend. Will definitely stick to my tried and true favorites from Calyan, and not purchase without smelling in person first...
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for our Grapefruit + Flora! We're sorry to hear that the scent wasn't what you were hoping for. We completely understand how frustrating it can be when scents don't align with our preferences. We appreciate your feedback! Thank you for your loyalty to Calyan and we hope you continue to enjoy our other scents. Have a great day!
I'm a big fan of this candle. Love the darker glass and the fact that there is a lid for after the candle is snuffed out. The scent is wonderful; fresh and clean. Highly recommend!
Thank you for your review! We're thrilled to hear that you love the Seaside + Citrus Matte! Also glad you are enjoying the lids! We hope you continue to enjoy the fresh and clean scent. Thank you for recommendation!
In November of 2023, I began using Calyan Wax Company's amber jar candles every day in my office. I respect their purity, love their presentation and respect their mission.
At this point I've tried a few scents. Rose & Peony is my very favorite. Thank you, Calyan Wax, for bringing light to a dark world. We are grateful and happy to support your mission to stop human trafficking!
Thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing your experience with our Rose + Peony! It has been a hit! We are thrilled to hear that it has become your favorite scent and that you are part of our mission. We are grateful for your support in our efforts to end human trafficking!
Not great. Not horrible. it kind of smells like a department store, a pleasing one at that. Yet still a department store. Would not but again
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts on our Cedar + Tobacco! We really appreiate the time taken. We're sorry to hear that the scent was not to your liking. We strive to create unique and enjoyable scents, but we understand that fragrance preferences can vary. Thank you for giving our tumbler a try, and we hope you will consider trying some of our other scents in the future!