Power of ONE
I have been attending the Love 146 monthly meetings since March. As a taskforce we discuss ways to raise funds, discuss books, and plan awareness events...such as this: THE POWER OF ONEI can't believe...
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Nicholas Kristof happens to be one of my favorite NYTimes columnists and the co-author of Half the Sky. Both his column and his blog (On the Ground- in my blog role) are well worth following! I may...
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During the Power of One conference, Rob Morris said that any organization working to fight human trafficking has two great needs: 1. volunteers and 2. (can you guess?) RESOURCES. Resources could mean...
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Last Saturday, I had the incredible opportunity to join our Dayton task force and meet with Rob Morris (Founder of LOVE146) and Mathew Miller (Task Force Coordinator). After seeing Rob in LOVE146...
View ArticleWhat Good is Awareness + VIDEO
When I first considered learning about Human Trafficking, I was reluctant to say the least. My attitude was something like, "I know it's happening, I think it's horrible, but do we have to talk about...
View ArticlePeace on Fifth
So I have to admit that last week my energy levels were at an all time LOW, especially when it came to justice issues. Now maybe it was because on first my day of summer vacation, I decided to start...
View Article31 Days of Freedom
Was anyone else shocked to realize that the 4th of July is just a couple of days away? I was. It was a little upsetting to think that 2012 is half way over too. I can't be too down about it, because...
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31 DAYS OF FREEDOM *Also just a quick update! The potty training is going much better. Yesterday, I found out that an automatic flushing toilet is terrifying to a toddler. It just kept flushing every...
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31 DAYS OF FREEDOMDAY 3, Tuesday: Finish a BookSlave Across the Street by Theresa FloresWhen I say I’ve just finished reading a book, it very likely that I listened to the audio book. That's how I...
View ArticleJuly 5-6-7: Writing YOUR Congressmen
31 DAYS OF FREEDOMJuly 5, Thursday and July 6, Friday: Write My CongressmenI crossed this off my bucket list about a year and a half ago. While living in Baltimore, I wrote a letter to Governor...
View ArticleEasy Ways to use Social Networking for Social Change
31 DAYS OF FREEDOM July 8-9, Sunday-MondayI am a middle of the roader when it comes to social media consumption. I was an original MySpace fan, then I started college and had to end that awkward...
View ArticleLocal Conference, New book, Mark your Calendar!
(Modified IMAGE from UCLATODAY)Yesterday, I made this cool little graphic to represent my July series. I'm getting kind of blogger savvy! I'd like to think anyway;)July 10, TuesdayPrayerNational prayer...
View ArticleThe Freedom Center
July 14, Saturday Freedom Center in pictures. Last Saturday, Elliot spent the day playing at my mom's house, so Andrew and I decided to make a quick trip to Cinci. The Freedom Center is an interactive...
View ArticleJesus loves Porn Stars
July 21-22, Saturday- Sunday XXXchurch.com Event As I mentioned in a previous post, I had the opportunity to volunteer at a human trafficking awareness event. Southbrook church in Miamisburg is...
View ArticlePop Quiz! Do You Know the World's 27 million Most Terrifying Secrets?
Here are 10 quick questions about human trafficking. See how you score and pass along the knowledge.1. To be considered a victim of trafficking one must be transported across state or country borders?...
View ArticleStilettos to Sneakers
In early April, I began a new running routine. I used the couch to 5k training style and completed a couple of races early in the summer. I grew to love the early morning air and beaten path. For...
View ArticleWe are Growing by Two lil baby Feet
So you may have a noticed a lack posts in the last week or two or ehhh month....well I haven't abandoned my deep desire to see women and children free from slavery. Simply put, I'm pregnant.I'm...
View ArticleWhy I have 10 Kilos of Coffee at my House
I am an easy sell when a good organization or missions groups needs a donation. Andrew is generous in a much different way. He has a creative mind when it comes to supporting organizations. He thinks...
View ArticleSOAP Saves Lives...Really!
This past March, I had the opportunity to jump in with Love146 Dayton and Theresa Flores to SOAP up Dayton during the First-Four NCAA tournament. S.O.A.P. stands for Save Our Adolescents from...
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