Sound of Freedom
The movie, Sound of Freedom, is a heavy movie. Because it’s a hard topic.
I’m glad that I saw it this week. But… I pray that people will not forget a few facts:
Over 80% of children trafficked in the US are American citizens.
Over 60% of those trafficked are trafficked by family or close friends.
Americans are the biggest purchasers of sex and its byproducts (porn).
Our FBI partners have repeatedly said that fewer than 1% of trafficking victims (in the US) have been kidnapped.
Please see the movie. But don’t lose track of the fact that it’s not just a problem “over there.” It’s happening where each of us live.
And I pray that the movie prompts those who see it to take action. Our ministry focus is the anti-trafficking world. Here are some specific ways to combat trafficking:
Add this contact to your phone: National Human Trafficking Hotline (888) 373-7888. If you suspect you’ve seen or met a trafficking victim, please call this number and report all that you’ve observed.
Pray for our ministry! That is the foundation of our effectiveness.
Donate new items for our Hope Bags: Hope Bags – Reclaiming Hope (reclaiming-hope.org). Each item has the potential of easing a victim’s stress.
Get informed: take a Human Trafficking 101 course online: TraffickWatch – The Exodus Road
In Colorado Springs, attend the monthly Human Trafficking Task Force meeting, the second Tuesday of each month. Info at: Home | Httf (ht-colorado.org)
Pray about becoming a Mentor with Reclaiming Hope (walking with a survivor) – we’re holding our next training in August! Mentor Program – Reclaiming Hope (reclaiming-hope.org)
Attend any of the events listed below!
And, of course, please feel free to support our work. Donations make our work possible.
If you want to know more, check out our website, or connect directly with us.
NEWS: Our office lease is about to expire. And we have OUTGROWN our current space. Watch for news – everything is on track to be finalized next week for an exciting new location. If it all works, we will try to move before August 1! The new location is above and beyond all we could have asked for. We’ll be needing lots of help to make the move happen smoothly – please let Allison know if you can volunteer: allison@reclaiming-hope.org .
Trafficking is happening in every neighborhood. Help to make a difference.
Blessings,
— Sues Hess, Exec. Dir. and the Reclaiming Hope Team
Volunteer Appreciation Picnic
When: August 20, 3-5pm
11030 Holmes Road
If you volunteer with Reclaiming Hope we would like to show our appreciation at our Volunteer Appreciation Picnic. Please RSVP by clicking the link below.
WHAT CAN I DO?
Join the Women’s Council of Realtors with the Red Rocks Rebellion and Kevin Austin at a concert benefitting Reclaiming Hope on July 16th!
Adult Tickets $40
Children Tickets $10
Click the link to see what is included in the ticket price!
Tickets for our annual fundraising dinner go for sale online July 10th!
There is still time to become a sponsor please feel free to send us an email at info@reclaiming-hope.org if interested in sponsoring our annual fundraising dinner.
Click below to view our sponsorship opportunities.
We would love to see you at our next Friend-raiser:
Smashburger
on July 18th
at 5320 N Nevada Ave Suite 100
From 10:30 am to 10 pm
Come chat with other supporters of Reclaiming Hope and enjoy a meal at the same time!
Thank you for being our prayer warriors! Please join us in praying for the following this month:
That we finalize the lease for a space that helps us efficiently help those we serve.
May Survivors find hope, and the services they need.
That each item in the Hope Bags fulfill the needs of those who receive them.
Thank you to the groups that helped us in the past month through volunteering and bringing in donations.
