 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!  * 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 |
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* 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.