We hope to see you at 7 p.m. on Monday, July 19th at Friedens UCC church building (8300 S. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN, 46217). We will have a longer meeting this month due to an opportunity to visit with guest speakers. Please feel free to come for part of the meeting even if you aren’t able to come for the whole meeting. Below you will also see several upcoming events and opportunities to volunteer.
Thank you,
Laura and Sarah
7 to 8 p.m. – Guest Speakers
Heather Blanch – Sharing about her experience in Cambodia
Robin Rossmanith – Sharing about her work with the NE Florida Human Trafficking Task Force
8 to 9 p.m. – Work on Action Areas
Upcoming Events
Speaker on the Congo – Friedens United Church of Christ – Monday, July 12th – Following the opening of Vacation Bible School – approximately 6:20 p.m.
Questions – Please contact Sarah Haas
If you’d like to visit one or both of our Senators about the Child Protection Compact Act in August or September, please contact Sarah Haas as soon as possible.
Benefit Concert for SCTNow at Midtown Grill in Broad Ripple on Saturday, August 21st.
Crafting for Others Night – a chance to work on the Freedom Scarves – August 24th at Friedens United Church of Christ church building beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Please let contact Laura Pope or Sarah Haas if you would be available to work at a U-ACT table and briefly speak about U-ACT at an event in Bloomington on Sept. 17th and/or 18th.
Friday, July 9, 2010
Friday, July 2, 2010
Notes from June 21st Meeting
Hello U-ACT!
Thank you to everyone who attended the Monday, June 21st meeting at Common Ground! We are so excited for the progress we're making in our Action Areas! For everyone who couldn't attend, here is a summary of the Action Areas discussed, volunteer opportunities available, and other important information. Thank you all for the time and energy you dedicate to combating human trafficking!
1. Exodus Refugee Human Trafficking Caseworker Valerie Schmitt generously attended the meeting and informed us about current and future opportunities to partner both individually and as a group with Exodus and the Julian Center.
*Current Opportunities:
a. If anyone has experience in marketing, videography, or graphic design and is interested in working alongside the Julian Center to create community awareness publications, please email Valerie Schmidt at vschmitt@exodusrefugee.org.
*Future Opportunities:
a. The Julian Center is creating human trafficking community outreach programs and, once these programs are in place, the Julian Center will need volunteers to serve on these outreach teams. If you are interested in this future opportunity, you must first complete the Julian Center's general volunteer training. Sign up for this free training by following this link: http://www.juliancenter.org/volunteer_individual.html
2. Amanda and Adam Bocik attended the meeting to tell us about an upcoming human trafficking fundraiser and awareness event to benefit Love146. Amanda, Adam, and a few other Indianapolis residents will be riding bicycles from Monument Circle to New York City from September 24 to October 2, 2010. They are in need of the following items/services:
a. financial donations
b. goods donations, i.e. lodging, food, energy bars, cycling gear, jerseys, cycling equipment, safety vehicle (large van/trailer) c. volunteers to publicize the event d. volunteers to organize a send-off event on Monument Circle on Sept. 24.
e. volunteers to spread the word about this event!
**All donations are tax deductible through Forkout.org. If interested, please contact Amanda Bocik at 317-695-3568 or ajbocik2gmail.com. Further information on the bike ride event can be found at www.ridefor146.org or www.love146.org.
3. If anyone is interested in financially or prayerfully supporting Laura's close friend Heather Blanch, who is serving an anti-trafficking non-profit in Cambodia, please email Laura at laura.pope@yahoo.com or uact.indy@yahoo.com.
4. We signed postcards to Senator Lugar asking for his support of CPCA. If you’d like to sign postcards or work on further legislative issues, please contact Sarah at pastorsarah@friedensucc.org or 317-881-6779 or 317-709-5857.
5. We continued to work on fundraisers and awareness events. If you have questions about these opportunities please see below or feel free contact us.
Thank you,
Laura and Sarah
Action Areas:
1) Summer/Fall 2010 Fundraising Event
Task: brainstorm and organize an outdoor fundraising event to benefit Pearl Alliance
Points to Discuss: bands/singers/dancers to perform (could be local), possible outdoor venues (downtown Indy preferable), marketing ideas, sponsor/donor ideas, fair trade vendors at the event
2) Freedom Scarves – We found out that you don’t have to use the looms if you know how to knit.
Task: knit scarves to raise funds for NFS
marketing/sales ideas
*Info about Freedom Scarves:
1. Freedom Scarf tags: http://www.flickr.com/photos/intocollidingentropy/sets/72157622429608580/
2. brands of yarn: Red Heart Light and Lofty (for adults), Red Heart Baby Clouds (for kids), can be
purchased at JoAnn Fabric's or online at herrschners.com
3. novelty yarns (to be mixed in w/base yarns above, if you wish):
http://www.herrschners.com/product.aspx?pid=95446,
http://www.herrschners.com/product.aspx?pid=95409,
http://www.herrschners.com/product.aspx?sku=711506P&qid=
4. looms: http://cottagemagpie.com/imgc/easy-loom-knitted-scarf-1.jpg, can be purchased at JoAnn Fabric's or Wal-Mart for $5-$9.
5. The typical child sized scarf is 2 1/2 inches wide and 4 to 5 feet long, depending on the age of the
child. They sell for $10.00. Teen and adult scarves can be made either 4 ($10) or 5 inches ($12) wide
(or even 2 1/2, for those who like thin scarves) and are 5 1/2 to 6 feet long (depending on the skein of
yarn).
6. instructional knitting videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pPIT9Us7ZE&feature=related,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgLYwCgF63E&NR=1
3) Ground Initiative
Task: create business-size info cards to leave in doctors' office bathrooms, etc. that inform victims of their rights and options for help
Points to Discuss: possible distribution locations, available community resources for victims, hotline info, other info to include on card
(Coasters to bars)
4) Julian Center Domestic Trafficking Volunteer Training
Task: review existing volunteer training programs and then assemble our own to serve domestic trafficking victims housed at the Julian Center (or elsewhere, in the future)
Points to Discuss: helpfulness of completing OVCTTAC Sexual Assault Advocate/Counselor Training (more info found at ovcttac.gov/saact/index.cfm)
*Please review the following org's existing training programs:
1. misssey.org
2. sharedhope.org
3. love146.org
4. free-international.org
5) Advocacy
Task: research current legislation that relates to human trafficking
Points to Discuss:
1) What are our best sources for information about current legislation?
2) Which state and federal representatives should be contacted?
*Child Protection Compact Act
*TVPA
Trafficking Deterrence and Victims Support Act (S 2925)
Funding for several authorized programs related to child labor, forced labor, human trafficking and slavery in the FY 2011 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriation Bill
*International Violence Against Women Act (I-VAWA)
Letters to the editor
6) Film Screenings/book groups
Task: raise awareness about human trafficking and efforts to abolish it by providing film screenings/book groups
Points to Discuss:
1) Compile lists of places to show films or discuss books
2) Design system to keep track of places that have been contacted and responses given
3) Continue to add to list of films and books
4) What social media tools might be available to assist with making connections and promoting our availability to do film screening and lead book groups
7) Contact database
Task: develop method of keeping track of contact information for names of leaders/organizations that we have partnered with, groups we’ve been in touch with about speaking engagements, groups with projects that we have helped with, ect….
8) If you are interested in becoming a Stop Child Trafficking Now Ambassador, please contact Laura Pope.
Thank you to everyone who attended the Monday, June 21st meeting at Common Ground! We are so excited for the progress we're making in our Action Areas! For everyone who couldn't attend, here is a summary of the Action Areas discussed, volunteer opportunities available, and other important information. Thank you all for the time and energy you dedicate to combating human trafficking!
1. Exodus Refugee Human Trafficking Caseworker Valerie Schmitt generously attended the meeting and informed us about current and future opportunities to partner both individually and as a group with Exodus and the Julian Center.
*Current Opportunities:
a. If anyone has experience in marketing, videography, or graphic design and is interested in working alongside the Julian Center to create community awareness publications, please email Valerie Schmidt at vschmitt@exodusrefugee.org.
*Future Opportunities:
a. The Julian Center is creating human trafficking community outreach programs and, once these programs are in place, the Julian Center will need volunteers to serve on these outreach teams. If you are interested in this future opportunity, you must first complete the Julian Center's general volunteer training. Sign up for this free training by following this link: http://www.juliancenter.org/volunteer_individual.html
2. Amanda and Adam Bocik attended the meeting to tell us about an upcoming human trafficking fundraiser and awareness event to benefit Love146. Amanda, Adam, and a few other Indianapolis residents will be riding bicycles from Monument Circle to New York City from September 24 to October 2, 2010. They are in need of the following items/services:
a. financial donations
b. goods donations, i.e. lodging, food, energy bars, cycling gear, jerseys, cycling equipment, safety vehicle (large van/trailer) c. volunteers to publicize the event d. volunteers to organize a send-off event on Monument Circle on Sept. 24.
e. volunteers to spread the word about this event!
**All donations are tax deductible through Forkout.org. If interested, please contact Amanda Bocik at 317-695-3568 or ajbocik2gmail.com. Further information on the bike ride event can be found at www.ridefor146.org or www.love146.org.
3. If anyone is interested in financially or prayerfully supporting Laura's close friend Heather Blanch, who is serving an anti-trafficking non-profit in Cambodia, please email Laura at laura.pope@yahoo.com or uact.indy@yahoo.com.
4. We signed postcards to Senator Lugar asking for his support of CPCA. If you’d like to sign postcards or work on further legislative issues, please contact Sarah at pastorsarah@friedensucc.org or 317-881-6779 or 317-709-5857.
5. We continued to work on fundraisers and awareness events. If you have questions about these opportunities please see below or feel free contact us.
Thank you,
Laura and Sarah
Action Areas:
1) Summer/Fall 2010 Fundraising Event
Task: brainstorm and organize an outdoor fundraising event to benefit Pearl Alliance
Points to Discuss: bands/singers/dancers to perform (could be local), possible outdoor venues (downtown Indy preferable), marketing ideas, sponsor/donor ideas, fair trade vendors at the event
2) Freedom Scarves – We found out that you don’t have to use the looms if you know how to knit.
Task: knit scarves to raise funds for NFS
marketing/sales ideas
*Info about Freedom Scarves:
1. Freedom Scarf tags: http://www.flickr.com/photos/intocollidingentropy/sets/72157622429608580/
2. brands of yarn: Red Heart Light and Lofty (for adults), Red Heart Baby Clouds (for kids), can be
purchased at JoAnn Fabric's or online at herrschners.com
3. novelty yarns (to be mixed in w/base yarns above, if you wish):
http://www.herrschners.com/product.aspx?pid=95446,
http://www.herrschners.com/product.aspx?pid=95409,
http://www.herrschners.com/product.aspx?sku=711506P&qid=
4. looms: http://cottagemagpie.com/imgc/easy-loom-knitted-scarf-1.jpg, can be purchased at JoAnn Fabric's or Wal-Mart for $5-$9.
5. The typical child sized scarf is 2 1/2 inches wide and 4 to 5 feet long, depending on the age of the
child. They sell for $10.00. Teen and adult scarves can be made either 4 ($10) or 5 inches ($12) wide
(or even 2 1/2, for those who like thin scarves) and are 5 1/2 to 6 feet long (depending on the skein of
yarn).
6. instructional knitting videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pPIT9Us7ZE&feature=related,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgLYwCgF63E&NR=1
3) Ground Initiative
Task: create business-size info cards to leave in doctors' office bathrooms, etc. that inform victims of their rights and options for help
Points to Discuss: possible distribution locations, available community resources for victims, hotline info, other info to include on card
(Coasters to bars)
4) Julian Center Domestic Trafficking Volunteer Training
Task: review existing volunteer training programs and then assemble our own to serve domestic trafficking victims housed at the Julian Center (or elsewhere, in the future)
Points to Discuss: helpfulness of completing OVCTTAC Sexual Assault Advocate/Counselor Training (more info found at ovcttac.gov/saact/index.cfm)
*Please review the following org's existing training programs:
1. misssey.org
2. sharedhope.org
3. love146.org
4. free-international.org
5) Advocacy
Task: research current legislation that relates to human trafficking
Points to Discuss:
1) What are our best sources for information about current legislation?
2) Which state and federal representatives should be contacted?
*Child Protection Compact Act
*TVPA
Trafficking Deterrence and Victims Support Act (S 2925)
Funding for several authorized programs related to child labor, forced labor, human trafficking and slavery in the FY 2011 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriation Bill
*International Violence Against Women Act (I-VAWA)
Letters to the editor
6) Film Screenings/book groups
Task: raise awareness about human trafficking and efforts to abolish it by providing film screenings/book groups
Points to Discuss:
1) Compile lists of places to show films or discuss books
2) Design system to keep track of places that have been contacted and responses given
3) Continue to add to list of films and books
4) What social media tools might be available to assist with making connections and promoting our availability to do film screening and lead book groups
7) Contact database
Task: develop method of keeping track of contact information for names of leaders/organizations that we have partnered with, groups we’ve been in touch with about speaking engagements, groups with projects that we have helped with, ect….
8) If you are interested in becoming a Stop Child Trafficking Now Ambassador, please contact Laura Pope.
Thursday, May 13, 2010
NEXT meeting and IMPORTANT INFO/EVENTS
U-ACT (United Against Contemporary Trafficking)
Next meeting: Monday, May 17, 2010 at 7 p.m. at Friedens United Church of Christ (8300 S. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN, 46217)
Supper will be served and then we will continue to work on the following initiatives:
1) Summer/Fall 2010 Fundraising Event
Task: brainstorm and organize an outdoor fundraising event to benefit Pearl Alliance
Points to Discuss: bands/singers/dancers to perform (could be local), possible outdoor venues (downtown Indy preferable), marketing ideas, sponsor/donor ideas, fair trade vendors at the event
2) Freedom Scarves
Task: knit scarves to raise funds for NFS
marketing/sales ideas
*Info about Freedom Scarves:
1. Freedom Scarf tags: http://www.flickr.com/photos/intocollidingentropy/sets/72157622429608580/ 2. brands of yarn: Red Heart Light and Lofty (for adults), Red Heart Baby Clouds (for kids), can be purchased at JoAnn Fabric's or online at herrschners.com 3. novelty yarns (to be mixed in w/base yarns above, if you wish): http://www.herrschners.com/product.aspx?pid=95446, http://www.herrschners.com/product.aspx?pid=95409, http://www.herrschners.com/product.aspx?sku=711506P&qid= 4. looms: http://cottagemagpie.com/imgc/easy-loom-knitted-scarf-1.jpg, can be purchased at JoAnn Fabric's or Wal-Mart for $5-$9. 5. The typical child sized scarf is 2 1/2 inches wide and 4 to 5 feet long, depending on the age of the child. They sell for $10.00. Teen and adult scarves can be made either 4 ($10) or 5 inches ($12) wide (or even 2 1/2, for those who like thin scarves) and are 5 1/2 to 6 feet long (depending on the skein of yarn). 6. instructional knitting videos: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pPIT9Us7ZE&feature=related, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgLYwCgF63E&NR=1
3) Ground Initiative
Task: create business-size info cards to leave in doctors' office bathrooms, etc. that inform victims of their rights and options for help
Points to Discuss: possible distribution locations, available community resources for victims, hotline info, other info to include on card
4) Julian Center Domestic Trafficking Volunteer Training
Task: review existing volunteer training programs and then assemble our own to serve domestic trafficking victims housed at the Julian Center (or elsewhere, in the future)
Points to Discuss: helpfulness of completing OVCTTAC Sexual Assault Advocate/Counselor Training (more info found at ovcttac.gov/saact/index.cfm)
*Please review the following org's existing training programs:
1. misssey.org
2. sharedhope.org
3. love146.org
4. free-international.org
5) Advocacy
Task: research current legislation that relates to human trafficking
Points to Discuss:
1) What are our best sources for information about current legislation?
2) Which state and federal representatives should be contacted?
3) Will there be opportunities to talk with representatives running for offices this spring?
*Child Protection Compact Act
*International Violence Against Women Act (I-VAWA)Letters to the editor
6) Film Screenings/book groups
Task: raise awareness about human trafficking and efforts to abolish it by providing film screenings/book groups
Points to Discuss:
1) Compile lists of places to show films or discuss books
2) Design system to keep track of places that have been contacted and responses given
3) Continue to add to list of films and books
4) What social media tools might be available to assist with making connections and promoting our availability to do film screening and lead book groups
7) Contact database
Task: develop method of keeping track of contact information for names of leaders/organizations that we have partnered with, groups we’ve been in touch with about speaking engagements, groups with projects that we have helped with, ect….
8) If you are interested in becoming a Stop Child Trafficking Now Ambassador, please contact Laura Pope.
Upcoming Events:
Congo Symposium – May 21-22nd – Please contact Sarah Haas for more information.
Cage Fight Event – Information Below
Not for Sale: Indiana has recently partnered with Fight Night MMA (a wholly owned subsidiary of Mike the Pike Productions, a publicly traded entertainment company) to host a cage fight in Fort Wayne, Indiana on June 5 (http://www.fightnightmma.com/). Fight Traffic will feature amateur and professional mixed martial artists. The event will raise awareness about modern-day slavery and raise money for the rescue and restoration of human trafficking victims! (Talk about literally fighting slavery!)
I'll be speaking about human trafficking and the Not for Sale Campaign and NFS film clips will also be shown in between matches. We are also honored to have Marti MacGibbon join us to share her experiences as a survivor of a human trafficking ring between the United States and Japan (http://www.martimacgibbon.com/).
I'd like to encourage you to visit the Fight Traffic! page on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fort-Wayne-IN/Fight-Night-MMA/114358778576627#!/event.php?eid=107105492660470&ref=ts). Become a fan and invite your friends to this event. Tickets are on sale now and it's going to be an incredible opportunity to take a stand against a $32 billion a year industry that is destroying the lives of some 27 million men, women, boys, and girls.
Not for Sale is so excited about this opportunity that Mike the Pike Productions (http://mikethepikeprods.com/) has offered us.
Concert to benefit Stop Child Trafficking Now – August 21st – 7 to 10:30 p.m. at Midtown Grill in Broad Ripple
A few more notes from Sarah Joy (Not for Sale’s IN Director) – We’ll have the attached letters that are referenced at the meeting. We’ll also have letters that have been written to support current legislation regarding funding for efforts to end human trafficking.
"To begin with, Not for Sale has developed Abolitionist Faith Conferences. They're a fantastic way to equip your church to get involved and you can read the attached PDF for more info. You can also visit http://www.notforsalecampaign.org/action/faith/underground-church-network/ for information about the Underground Church Network and the many ways Christians are getting involved in Biblical justice!
I'd also like to invite you to visit http://ecmafrica.org/36236.ihtml Lorella Rouster (who is cc'ed to this e-mail), along with her husband John, lives here in Indiana but regularly travels to Africa to take part in the rescue and restoration of modern-day slaves. They would both love to come share at your church! I've had the privilege of talking to Lorella on the phone and she has some amazing experiences and stories to tell!
I hope you'll take the time to read Ben's letter (attached). It describes the heartbeat of Free2Play far better than I ever could. Would you like to take him up on his challenge? Let me know and I'll be sure to put you in touch with him. Would you like to bring what he is doing to your local soccer field/baseball diamond/swim meet/tennis court? Then visit http://www.teamfree2play.org/ to find out how you can help the victims of modern-day slavery be Free2Play!"
Next meeting: Monday, May 17, 2010 at 7 p.m. at Friedens United Church of Christ (8300 S. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN, 46217)
Supper will be served and then we will continue to work on the following initiatives:
1) Summer/Fall 2010 Fundraising Event
Task: brainstorm and organize an outdoor fundraising event to benefit Pearl Alliance
Points to Discuss: bands/singers/dancers to perform (could be local), possible outdoor venues (downtown Indy preferable), marketing ideas, sponsor/donor ideas, fair trade vendors at the event
2) Freedom Scarves
Task: knit scarves to raise funds for NFS
marketing/sales ideas
*Info about Freedom Scarves:
1. Freedom Scarf tags: http://www.flickr.com/photos/intocollidingentropy/sets/72157622429608580/ 2. brands of yarn: Red Heart Light and Lofty (for adults), Red Heart Baby Clouds (for kids), can be purchased at JoAnn Fabric's or online at herrschners.com 3. novelty yarns (to be mixed in w/base yarns above, if you wish): http://www.herrschners.com/product.aspx?pid=95446, http://www.herrschners.com/product.aspx?pid=95409, http://www.herrschners.com/product.aspx?sku=711506P&qid= 4. looms: http://cottagemagpie.com/imgc/easy-loom-knitted-scarf-1.jpg, can be purchased at JoAnn Fabric's or Wal-Mart for $5-$9. 5. The typical child sized scarf is 2 1/2 inches wide and 4 to 5 feet long, depending on the age of the child. They sell for $10.00. Teen and adult scarves can be made either 4 ($10) or 5 inches ($12) wide (or even 2 1/2, for those who like thin scarves) and are 5 1/2 to 6 feet long (depending on the skein of yarn). 6. instructional knitting videos: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pPIT9Us7ZE&feature=related, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgLYwCgF63E&NR=1
3) Ground Initiative
Task: create business-size info cards to leave in doctors' office bathrooms, etc. that inform victims of their rights and options for help
Points to Discuss: possible distribution locations, available community resources for victims, hotline info, other info to include on card
4) Julian Center Domestic Trafficking Volunteer Training
Task: review existing volunteer training programs and then assemble our own to serve domestic trafficking victims housed at the Julian Center (or elsewhere, in the future)
Points to Discuss: helpfulness of completing OVCTTAC Sexual Assault Advocate/Counselor Training (more info found at ovcttac.gov/saact/index.cfm)
*Please review the following org's existing training programs:
1. misssey.org
2. sharedhope.org
3. love146.org
4. free-international.org
5) Advocacy
Task: research current legislation that relates to human trafficking
Points to Discuss:
1) What are our best sources for information about current legislation?
2) Which state and federal representatives should be contacted?
3) Will there be opportunities to talk with representatives running for offices this spring?
*Child Protection Compact Act
*International Violence Against Women Act (I-VAWA)Letters to the editor
6) Film Screenings/book groups
Task: raise awareness about human trafficking and efforts to abolish it by providing film screenings/book groups
Points to Discuss:
1) Compile lists of places to show films or discuss books
2) Design system to keep track of places that have been contacted and responses given
3) Continue to add to list of films and books
4) What social media tools might be available to assist with making connections and promoting our availability to do film screening and lead book groups
7) Contact database
Task: develop method of keeping track of contact information for names of leaders/organizations that we have partnered with, groups we’ve been in touch with about speaking engagements, groups with projects that we have helped with, ect….
8) If you are interested in becoming a Stop Child Trafficking Now Ambassador, please contact Laura Pope.
Upcoming Events:
Congo Symposium – May 21-22nd – Please contact Sarah Haas for more information.
Cage Fight Event – Information Below
Not for Sale: Indiana has recently partnered with Fight Night MMA (a wholly owned subsidiary of Mike the Pike Productions, a publicly traded entertainment company) to host a cage fight in Fort Wayne, Indiana on June 5 (http://www.fightnightmma.com/). Fight Traffic will feature amateur and professional mixed martial artists. The event will raise awareness about modern-day slavery and raise money for the rescue and restoration of human trafficking victims! (Talk about literally fighting slavery!)
I'll be speaking about human trafficking and the Not for Sale Campaign and NFS film clips will also be shown in between matches. We are also honored to have Marti MacGibbon join us to share her experiences as a survivor of a human trafficking ring between the United States and Japan (http://www.martimacgibbon.com/).
I'd like to encourage you to visit the Fight Traffic! page on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fort-Wayne-IN/Fight-Night-MMA/114358778576627#!/event.php?eid=107105492660470&ref=ts). Become a fan and invite your friends to this event. Tickets are on sale now and it's going to be an incredible opportunity to take a stand against a $32 billion a year industry that is destroying the lives of some 27 million men, women, boys, and girls.
Not for Sale is so excited about this opportunity that Mike the Pike Productions (http://mikethepikeprods.com/) has offered us.
Concert to benefit Stop Child Trafficking Now – August 21st – 7 to 10:30 p.m. at Midtown Grill in Broad Ripple
A few more notes from Sarah Joy (Not for Sale’s IN Director) – We’ll have the attached letters that are referenced at the meeting. We’ll also have letters that have been written to support current legislation regarding funding for efforts to end human trafficking.
"To begin with, Not for Sale has developed Abolitionist Faith Conferences. They're a fantastic way to equip your church to get involved and you can read the attached PDF for more info. You can also visit http://www.notforsalecampaign.org/action/faith/underground-church-network/ for information about the Underground Church Network and the many ways Christians are getting involved in Biblical justice!
I'd also like to invite you to visit http://ecmafrica.org/36236.ihtml Lorella Rouster (who is cc'ed to this e-mail), along with her husband John, lives here in Indiana but regularly travels to Africa to take part in the rescue and restoration of modern-day slaves. They would both love to come share at your church! I've had the privilege of talking to Lorella on the phone and she has some amazing experiences and stories to tell!
I hope you'll take the time to read Ben's letter (attached). It describes the heartbeat of Free2Play far better than I ever could. Would you like to take him up on his challenge? Let me know and I'll be sure to put you in touch with him. Would you like to bring what he is doing to your local soccer field/baseball diamond/swim meet/tennis court? Then visit http://www.teamfree2play.org/ to find out how you can help the victims of modern-day slavery be Free2Play!"
Monday, May 10, 2010
Upcoming EVENTS
1. Congo Symposium
-Theme: Natural Resource Wars in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Their Impact on Women and Children
-When/Where: Fri/Sat, May 21-22, 2010 at the Sheraton Hotel (downtown Indy)
-Register by May 19 - $45 for entire weekend, includes dinner on Friday and lunch Saturday
-See link below for list of speakers/topics
http://globalministries.org/calendar/congo-symposium.html
2. Fight Traffic! Mixed Martial Arts Fight Night
-When/Where: 6pm on June 5, 2010 at Ft. Wayne Memorial Coliseum in Ft. Wayne, IN
-tickets start at $15
-benefiting NFS
-See link below for further info:
(http://www.fightnightmma.com/).
-Theme: Natural Resource Wars in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Their Impact on Women and Children
-When/Where: Fri/Sat, May 21-22, 2010 at the Sheraton Hotel (downtown Indy)
-Register by May 19 - $45 for entire weekend, includes dinner on Friday and lunch Saturday
-See link below for list of speakers/topics
http://globalministries.org/calendar/congo-symposium.html
2. Fight Traffic! Mixed Martial Arts Fight Night
-When/Where: 6pm on June 5, 2010 at Ft. Wayne Memorial Coliseum in Ft. Wayne, IN
-tickets start at $15
-benefiting NFS
-See link below for further info:
(http://www.fightnightmma.com/).
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Upcoming Meeting
The next U-ACT meeting is on Monday, April 19 at 7 pm. This month's meeting will be at a different location- Common Ground Christian Church (4550 N. Illinois St).
If you have any questions or comments, please contact uact.indy@yahoo.com
Thanks!
If you have any questions or comments, please contact uact.indy@yahoo.com
Thanks!
Monday, April 12, 2010
Resource List- We need YOUR help!
U-ACT is trying to expand our resource list and needs help from our members! We need the following information from anyone who has read/watched any human trafficking material, including dvds, books, magazine articles, etc:
-overall summary
-length
-target audience
-any other pertinent info
Please send any information you have to us at uact.indy@yahoo.com
Thanks so much for your help!
-overall summary
-length
-target audience
-any other pertinent info
Please send any information you have to us at uact.indy@yahoo.com
Thanks so much for your help!
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Free2Walk Event: April 24th, 2010
U-ACT will be sponsoring their first ever Free2Walk 3-mile run/walk on Saturday, April 24th from 9 am -11:30 am. All proceeds from this run/walk will benefit the Indiana chapter of the Not For Sale campaign. Please view the following links for more information about the event and registration.
Registration Form HERE
Informational Poster HERE
Four small informational fliers HERE
Please email uact.indy@yahoo.com with any questions or comments. Thanks!
Registration Form HERE
Informational Poster HERE
Four small informational fliers HERE
Please email uact.indy@yahoo.com with any questions or comments. Thanks!
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