Be a driver of change and make an impact against human trafficking.
Help us support and empower victims of human trafficking and domestic violence.
What Sacramento and El Dorado County Sheriff’s Are Saying:
The DRIVE4IMPACT Foundation is making an impact in the fight against human trafficking through its commitment to outreach, education, and direct support for victims. Their efforts help shine a light on these crimes while equipping our community with the knowledge and tools needed to recognize and prevent exploitation.
In the Sacramento region, where this issue continues to affect vulnerable populations, their work is especially important. From supporting youth-focused initiatives to collaborating with law enforcement efforts, DRIVE4IMPACT is helping strengthen our collective response and improve outcomes for survivors. I appreciate their dedication to protecting our community and their continued work to bring awareness, accountability, and support to those who need it most.
—Sheriff Jim Cooper, Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office
Through our partnership with the DRIVE4IMPACT Foundation , we have seen firsthand the impact that education, awareness, and community involvement can have in the fight against human trafficking. Their work meets this issue head on by informing citizens, providing practical tools to help protect our children and communities, and offering care and support to those who have experienced the nightmare of trafficking. We commend the DRIVE4IMPACT Foundation for their commitment to bringing this issue into the light and helping communities stand together against exploitation.
—Sheriff Jeff Leikauf,
El Dorado County
Our Mission
The DRIVE4IMPACT Foundation’s mission is to support and empower victims of human trafficking and domestic violence. We are committed to building safer and stronger communities in vulnerable areas such as Sacramento and surrounding counties through community outreach programs focused on awareness and prevention and supporting local law enforcement.
How We Create IMPACT
The DRIVE4IMPACT Foundation assists victims of trafficking, domestic violence, and hardship via event fundraising and educational anti-trafficking awareness symposiums led by Ken Byrnes and the Drive4Impact Board. The Sacramento area is 4th in the country for human trafficking. It’s our goal to positively IMPACT victims, change lives, and create better, safer communities.
Anti-trafficking awareness seminars in Sacramento County, El Dorado County, and Lake Tahoe with more to come.
Member of Sacramento’s anti-trafficking task force.
Annual golf tournament (since 2020) to promote anti-trafficking awareness, support victims and survivors, safety training symposiums, and law enforcement to assist in anti-trafficking activities.
Educational anti-trafficking training at schools.
Help foster care high school graduates.
Volunteer with foster care supportive events.
Give to additional charities to support the prevention of trafficking through youth education.
Support anti-trafficking services providing survivor services.
Fed more than 1,000 meals to officers during multiple 2024 -2025 Sheriff’s sting operations where the Sac County department arrested traffickers, a killer of an 18-year-old, and arresting or detaining more than 150 other individuals.
Provided internet safety training for students during summer camp.
Supported legislative bills with tougher standards for those committing crimes against children.
Your support by participating in our events, donating to our foundation, and becoming a volunteer makes these contributions possible.
Please shop from our local sponsors. We try to highlight them on our website and social media. These are your local businesses giving to make our communities safer!
See something. Say something.
Did you know if you ask a victim if they are okay, they will likely say they are fine?
If you instead ask, “Do you feel safe?” someone in trouble may tell you if they need help.
A special thanks to Lucas Simmons and Gener8 Media Inc. for their generosity in putting this powerful video together.
In the News
Keep Families Safe from Human Trafficking Symposum featured on KCRA3
Our Director, Ken Byrnes, explains the importance of raising awareness and educating our communities about the dangers of human trafficking.
Undercover Operation Rescues Sex Trafficking Victims
A great result for the community. Our team of volunteers was on the scene to provide victims with support.
Service Matters
Learn about how law enforcement works to fight sex trafficking and exploitation in the Sacramento area and how non-profits like DRIVE4IMPACT support their mission.
Operation FAFO
The DRIVE4IMPACT Foundation works tirelessly to supports law enforcement agencies, like the Sacramento County’s Sheriff’s Office, in their pursuit of justice against those engaged in human trafficking. Operation FAFO lead to over 100 arrests and the rescue of juveniles.
Some of our past celebrity golf tournament guests:
Quinton Aaron ● Aleksei Archer ● Greg Bell ● Steve Beuerlein ● Ron Brown ● Kevin Brown ● Richard Burgi ● Willie Buchanon ● Glen Cadrez ● Michael Carter ● Bill Cartwright ● Byron Chamberlain ● Rick Darnell ● Phil Demmel ● David Diaz-Infante ● Eric Dickerson ● Kyle Draper ● Marcus Dupree ● Brett Faryniarz ● Mervyn Fernandez ● Todd Fischer ● Tommy Frazier ● Jeff Garcia ● Loreto Garza ● Dwight Hicks ● Rickey Hill ● Brian Hunter ● LeRoy Irvin ● Rick Jennings ● Ricky Jordan ● Tony Lopez ● Nick Lowry ● Pee Wee Harrison ● Michael Irby ● Michael Merriweather ● Debbie Meyer ● Brandon Meyers ● John O’Hurley ● Tony Palermo ● Carlos Palomino ● Darryl Pollard ● Olden Polynice ● Harold Pressley ● The Raiderettes ● Rick Ravenello ● Bill Ring ● Del Rodgers ● Frank Sanders ● Mark Schlereth ● Ken Shamrock ● Pete Shaw ● Ken Shed ● Andrew Susac ● Ralph Tamm ● Kenny Thomas ● Art Thoms ● Tim Tyrell ● Greg Vaughn Fernando Viña ● Mark Walczak ● Kevin Willhite
Law Enforcement Partners
