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The Home Foundation is a non-profit charitable foundation dedicated to the eradication of human trafficking both domestically and abroad. Through advocacy, education and relief efforts, the Home Foundation is committed to end the suffering of women and children sold into sexual slavery. 



* Please pray for those affected by the terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India. We have been blessed to work with various organizations in the area & sent interns there last summer.  We pray that God will keep them safe & continue to offer refuge to those fighting trafficking in this area.

* Announcing the H.O.M.E.S project. We are so excited about the work we are doing in conjunction with other agencies working to combat trafficking.  The H.O.M.E.S project will provide processes for those groups working to establish shelters and safe-havens for trafficked victims.  There is so much focus on international trafficking--and such a need-- but very little is being done here in the US to provide services for trafficked victims. Did you know that there are currently less than 100 beds for trafficked victims identified in the United States and it is estimated we have close to 100,000 victims/year? This project will help those providing refuge to victims identified in the U.S. by offering hope, opportunity, mentoring, empowerment & spiritual support through various educational and credentialing services specifically for shelters dedicated to trafficked victims.  Please pray for this project & pray for those undertaking this huge responsibility to provide quality services for these deserving individuals.

* If you haven't had the opportunity to view the movie Call+Response, check out their website and find a viewing near you. This "rockumentary " is an educational story with music about human-trafficking today.  Be educated and then get involved!quilt

Our 2nd Annual benefit concert will take place at Nashville's Historic Belcourt Theatre on Tuesday, February 17.  Funds raised from this event will go to support The H.O.M.E.S project to help support faith-based shelters across the U.S. dedicated to the restoration of trafficking victims.  Look for more information on the benefit in the next couple of weeks.

* Our friends in Bangladesh at HOME of THE CHAMPIONS still need our help.  We are seeking partners to help fund their budget year and also help start their Christian School. For more information please contact info@thehomefoundation.net. Last year, we were contacted by a quilting group that asked how they could help.  We were able to connect them with "The Home for Champions" orphanage in Bangladesh.  In March, the children each received a quilt from this group. You can see from the photo that they are thrilled to have them.  Thanks to everyone that made this a reality!

* The Home Foundation is proud to help support the A21 Campaign and their newly acquired shelter in Thessaloniki. The A21 Campaign endeavors to abolish injustice in the 21st century with a current focus on sex trafficking in Greece.For more information on this fabulous organization you can go to www.thea21camppaign.org/a21strategy.php

northwest college* In March, Natalie visited the chapel service at Northwest University,where she challenged students to continue their efforts in the fight against human trafficking. The Home Foundation also presented internship scholarships during the service. (pictured with Grant are Grant's husband, Bernie Herms, the recipients, Lindsey and Lilya, and VP of Student Ministries, Phil Rasmussen.)


* The Home Foundation has donated $25,000 to an orphanage of hope in Bangladesh. $10,000 was matched by Bellevue Community Church in Nashville, TN. This financial gift will cover the operating budget for 2008.

* The Home Foundation was proud to support Hands that Heal - an International Curriculum to Train Caregivers of Trafficking Survivors with a $15,000 gift to Faith Alliance Against Slavery and Trafficking (FAAST). The curriculum will focus on promoting the need for caregivers through awareness and information training as well as educate on the issues faced by the victims and help prepare existing caregivers with basic skills for the victims. You can learn more about this project and others at www.faastinternational.org. Be a part of making a difference!! There is still much work to be done.

* The Cherish Women's Conference at The Abundant Life Church in the United Kingdom raised approximately $49,000 for The Home Foundation. Thank you to all of the generous women who are now a part of the movement to eradicate modern-day slavery.

* Check out www.notforsalecampaign.org. This awesome organization has many ways for you to become involved. Join the fight. Become an abolitionist!

* With the help of our donors, The Home Foundation partnered with the Jubilee Campaign and Bombay Teen Challenge, to complete an additional wing at the Jubilee Orphanage outside of Mumbai, India. This home provides shelter, food and other necessities of life to orphans whose mother’s were commercial sex workers but died of AIDS. The new wing will house an additional 75 children.

* A little under 1000 students from Northwest University in Kirkland, Wa raised $25,000 in the 2005-06 academic year, in order to combat trafficking. Students canvassed the streets of Seattle with the “Loose Change to Loosen Chains” campaign, built guitars for auction, and held other various creative fundraisers, not only raising money, but awareness as well. Thank you, students, for setting the example and leading the charge.


* Check out the blog for Mission Nicaragua. This blog will attempt to chronicle the adventures of the first GHO team to Managua, Nicaragua and the House of Hope.

* Read the blog t
hat highlights the recent mission's trip to Moldova & Istanbul, turkey.