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DIRECTOR REMARKS
A Message from our NEW Executive Director:
Hello everyone. I hope you all are enjoying this great Fall weather. I would like to start by thanking everyone that came to our Grand...

New Billboard Now Up!
Our new Project Light Rowan billboard is not standing on Hwy 29 heading into Salisbury from China Grove. This space was generously...
October- A Message from Dr. Jim
Hi Folks. Dr. Jim here. As you can see from the newsletter, we have had another very busy month. Thank you to all of our supporters and...
A Message from the Executive Director:
Hi folks. Dr. Jim here. We are so blessed to have a great staff at Project Light and equally super volunteers. We want to reach all...
A Message from the Executive Director:
Hi Folks. Dr. Jim here. Project Light has been non-stop this month. Several presentations were made and are mentioned in this newsletter....
Article from the Iredell Free News
By Karissa Miller A group of girls attending the Abby Winthrop SMART Girls Leadership Camp learned about the signs of human trafficking...
July's Message from the Executive Director
The month of June was another busy time for Project Light. We have received a lot of (visitors) since our move to the West End Plaza. We...
A Message from the Executive Director
April has been one of our busiest months for Project Light. We have made several presentations and attended some very important...
Check Out the Article in the Salisbury Post: Our Executive Director Received an Award From the Commissioners
https://www.salisburypost.com/2024/04/17/commissioners-recognize-local-volunteers-present-state-awards/


April 1st Remarks from Executive Director
March has been a great month for Project Light. We have been able to make several presentations to great organizations. Salisbury Rotary,...
Human Trafficking Rally Cry
Project Light is currently the only full time anti human trafficking agency in Rowan County. The primary mission is to bring awareness,...
Salisbury Post- Project Light Moving to West End Plaza
https://www.salisburypost.com/2024/03/20/county-grants-1-lease-to-project-light-for-space-in-west-end-plaza/
Dr. Duncan and Tonya Skelly Podcast Together
https://youtu.be/bPnxAnbZh14?si=xSfwpdzMfj1AG9M6
Dr. Duncan was Interviewed by WCNC
https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/human-trafficking-arrest-rowan-county-north-carolina-teen-rescued/275-95160397-8bb2-488d-876a-7a6...


Check out the skit Project Light did at the Great American Eagle Presentation and how the Salisbury Post article is proof this is happening right here in NC
https://www.salisburypost.com/2024/03/06/ohio-man-charged-with-statutory-sex-offense-allegedly-met-15-year-old-on-social-media-before-dri...
Message From the Executive Director- March 1st
Hi Folks. Let me say first that your prayers, support and belief in our effort to stop human trafficking before it starts and help the...


"Operation Winter Guardian nets Cleveland man on child sex" -Salisbury Post
https://www.salisburypost.com/2024/02/11/operation-winter-guardian-nets-cleveland-man-on-child-sex-crimes/


September 10, 2023
Project Light is proud to announce that our founder, Dr. Jim Duncan has been asked to join the North Carolina Demand Reduction Task Force...

July 13, 2023
Livingstone College had a great kids gathering today at their Radio Station, FM 107.1. The children ranged in age from 4-15. It was well...


June 12, 2023
On May 31, Project Light presented the essentials of human trafficking to the program staff of Disability Rights and Resources in...


June 7, 2023
Project Light Rowan set up a booth at the Nazareth Fun Fest on June 3rd. We were able to make contact with several folks and educate them...


May 27, 2023
Clayton Homes in Rockwell employs around 300 employees. The employees voted on what nonprofit they would like to support this year, and...
May 19, 2023
The Mission of Project Light Rowan: Awareness, Precautions, Reporting Human Trafficking. We are very active in getting the Awareness of...
May 9, 2023
PROJECT LIGHT ROWAN PARTNERS WITH THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS: Polaris The Blue Campaign North Carolina Human Trafficking Commission Stop...
April 18, 2023
Project Light Rowan has been busy this year. We have settled into our new 101 W Main Street office in Rockwell. Come see us. We have been...
April 17, 2023
Our Executive Director, Jim Duncan, spoke to the Nazareth Children’s Home youth on Monday. He started the presentation with ragged...
March 30, 2023
Dr. Jim Duncan made a presentation to about 70 employees at our local Department of Social Services (DSS) on March 29th. This important...


February 23, 2023
Rotary District 7680 - Member Spotlight: Meet Dr. Jim Duncan - Rotary Club of Rowan County. Dr. Duncan has the passion for serving the...
February 17, 2023
Good day, friends. We are settled in our new 101 W Main St., Rockwell, NC office. Project Light Rowan (PLR) has been very busy, and I...
December 3, 2022
Our Project Light Rowan Executive Director has accepted a position as a Team Leader with the North Carolina Demand Reduction Team. This...
November 18, 2022
Project Light Rowan is planning on attending the session of the upcoming NC Commission. Below is the agenda. Thank you for following the...


November 4, 2022
A huge thank you to Vulcan Materials Company for their generous donation to Project Light Rowan (PLR). It is so important for PLR to...
October 26, 2022
Project Light Rowan has been busy getting the word out pertaining to Human Trafficking. We are making folks aware, talking to them about...


October 13, 2022
The staff of Project Light Rowan has been very busy the last two weeks. We were invited to speak to five classes of JROTC students at...


October 5, 2022
Our new sign is up!


September 27, 2022
Project Light Rowan is blessed to have a new office. We are located at 101 West Main Street in Rockwell. Signage has been requested and...


September 10, 2022
The NC Human Trafficking Commission Conference was in Raleigh and was for two days. There were many very qualified and knowledgeable...
September 9, 2022
This has been quite a week for Project Light Rowan. Two of our board members attended three anti-human trafficking conferences and...


August 11, 2022
Project Light Rowan is so thankful to our Rowan community for their support and partnership in our efforts to stop Human Trafficking in...


August 5, 2022
The last two weeks have been very exciting and productive for Project Light Rowan. Jim was included with a small group to participate in...
Project Light is Incorporated!
We expect our nonprofit status to be approved within a couple of weeks. A special thank you to our supporters who are making this...


Remembering Robin Shue
Many of you folks are aware that our Treasurer, Robin Shue, passed away on June 22nd. Robin is with The Lord, but we sure miss her...
July 6, 2022
Well, folks, we are halfway thru the year, and Project Light Rowan has been very busy. We have accepted many presentation requests, and...
June 21, 2022
Wow, where has the time gone. We are so close to July 4th. This will be a time of large gatherings and unfortunately predators looking...
June 7, 2022
Supply and Demand Let’s say someone had an idea that everybody would like a 15-foot beautiful piece of wood to plant in their front yard....

May 17, 2022
Good morning everyone. Just wanted to give you a quick update. Project LIGHT partnered with Present Age Ministries this week and we were...
May 9, 2022
Folks, we need to have regular conversations with our youth on some do’s and don’ts regarding their protection from being victims of...


May 6, 2022
Good day everyone.  Wow, I can’t believe it is May already. I have some wonderful news for you. Are you ready? AARONS RENTAL gave Project...
April 29, 2022
Good day everyone. I have a special message to parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles, teachers, and anyone that has any influence on...
April 20, 2022
The Project LIGHT team met today to discuss past, current, and future activities and accomplishments. Below is a summary of some of the...
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