There are over 35 million* slaves in the world today. Justice Ventures International is hosting the third annual 5K Walk & Run, open to all ages and athletic levels. Walkers, runners, strollers, and (leashed) dogs are all welcome to participate in this fundraiser to fight human trafficking. Official timing is available for competitive participants, and prizes will be awarded for …
7 Ways to Help Free The Captives, Fight the Trafficker
There are over 35 million* slaves in the world today. Join us in fighting this plague by participating in JVI’s Free the Captive, Fight the Trafficker Endurance Events Series (FCFT Series). The FCFT Series is a variety of 5K , 10K, 1/2 Marathons, Triathlons and other endurance events held through December 31, 2015 to raise awareness and funds to fight …
Memorable Day #7: Sometimes You Take What You Get—And Hold On
This last week surrounding Memorial Day the internet has been flooded with memes reminding us to thank those who have served. I am a proud Navy brat. I know what those who serve—and those who wait for them—sacrifice. And I am grateful for every man and woman who has served even one day. When my father died a year and …
Memorable Day #4: Tears in Sarajevo
In the summer of 1997, John and I went to Bosnia with a group called Hoops for Hope. The war had been over for only a year and a half, and the city was still heavily scarred. Running water was turned on for only a couple hours a day, so the residents collected it in 2-liter bottles and stashed it …
Buy Her Bag, Not Her Body
I wanted to share some photos from the Do A Little Good shopping day last weekend. There were so many wonderful products, all supporting survivors of trafficking, enabling families to escape debt bondage and poverty, and creating sustainable businesses so women and families aren’t dependent on charity. There were myriad purses and satchels, gorgeous jewelry, cute children’s clothing, and scarves …
Do A Little Shopping, Do A Little Good
We can’t solve all of the world’s problems, but we can do something. And doing something–even just a tiny something– will always be better than doing nothing. If you live in the metro DC area, take some time on Saturday morning (November 8) and show up at the “Do a Little Good – Holiday Shop.” It will be held at First Alliance …