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EVENTS:
Nov. 6 - Speaking in Perry Co. ; interviews
for 10 YouTube videos - Derri
Nov. 16 - Speaking to Task Force in Huntsville, AL-
Derri, Karen
TBD - Break the Chain events at Belmont Univ. - Jenny
Dec. 11 - John School - Marna Jane
Dec. 1 - Meeting for actors for prevention presentation- Callann
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Slavery victims in the United States include US citizens and foreign nationals, adults and children, male and female.
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Breaking the Cycle of Slavery
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On Oct. 2, thousands of riders from around the world raised awareness and funds for oppressed people: Refugees, orphans and victims of human trafficking and slavery.
Ride for Refuge is an annual fundraising event that began in Canada and now also takes place in several USA cities.
In Grand Rapids, Michigan, my friend and team mate Julie Slagter, who serves as Coordinator of Anti-Slavery Ministries, organized a team where each bike displayed information about the countries and people ITeams Anti-Slavery ministries serve.
Our own Jamie Blurton , Brittany Bertolli and Kayla Barbee, Nashville Abolitionists, drove all the way to Chicago to participate in the Ride there. Brittany and Kayla served on the support team, while Jamie rode THIRTY miles and was the # 1 fund raiser for anti-slavery work, #12 of all Chicago participants. Way to go, team!
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Plans are in the works to bring the Ride to our area next year, so dust off those helmets and plan to join us as we help break the cycle of slavery in Tennessee, and beyond. |
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Reunited After 20 Years!
Recently, Bill and I spent a wonderful, encouraging weekend in Indianapolis at the Vineyard Community Church, which is pastored by Randy and Jane Gooder.
The Gooders were involved with ITeams a couple of decades ago, when we served refugees entering Austria from then-communist Eastern Europe. Randy and Jane invited us to hold a workshop on Human Trafficking and Slavery at their church.
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The attendees were clearly prepped by God and ready to take action. Before the weekend was over, we even had a couple complete a 5 minute interview to investigate the possibility of joining ITeams anti-slavery work with ex-child soldiers in Uganda.
I can't wait to see what the Indianapolis Abolitionists do in the days ahead!
Huge thanks to the Gooders for initiating the event and hosting us, and to Molly Mattocks and Tricia Allen for their hard work making the workshop a reality. |
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Ten Minute Activism
Social media can be a powerful tool , and Nicole White specializes in using it effectively. Here are a few of her tips for Facebook, to increase activity , spread information and inspire action:
- Make sure you "Like" the End Slavery Tennessee page.
- "Like" and comment on posts.
- Suggest the page to your friends! Use the link below the profile picture.
- Write "@End...." If you want to mention End Slavery Tennessee in your posts/status updates you can link to the official page by writing "@End"
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If you have already "Liked" the page, the link will come up for you to click and your friends can easily access the page with one click.
Questions? Write to Nicole
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Artists Ending Slavery
There are many opportunities for artists who want to help end slavery.
Graphic Design student Karem Nielson created this bumper sticker as a conversation starter and to draw people to www.endslaverytn.org where they will learn about
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modern slavery. The sticker is small enough to be used on notebooks as well as cars.
If you would like one, please send a stamped self-addressed envelope to: End Slavery in Tennessee, P.O. Box 242, Joelton, TN 37070. A suggested donation of $2 would be appreciated to help cover costs.
Another graphic designer, Lynne Hopwood, created the tags that will accompany products sold at our home parties, informing the recipient that a survivor of modern slavery
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made their gift, and that the purchase is helping to restore their lives.
If you are an artist (painter, musician, actor etc.) there are MANY ways you can creatively contribute. Please start the conversation by e-mailing me at derri.smith@iteams.org! |
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End Slavery at Belmont
By Jennifer White
End Slavery TN set up a booth at the Belmont University
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Community Connections Fair, an annual event on campus.
There was a lot of interest and it was so encouraging to see these college students show a genuine interest in our cause, leading to a drive to get involved, and get started as modern abolitionists.
It was such a privilege to work with Karen Karpinski, who spoke to the students about the work of End Slavery TN. It was clear that the campus is looking forward to more involvement by organizing a community of Belmont abolitionists.
For information about future events at Belmont, please look here. |
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It's Party Time!
The holidays will be here before we know it. This year, why not give presents with a purpose?
End Slavery Abolitionists are organizing home parties selling products made by rescued slaves and those at high risk for trafficking. You can give beautiful and unique gifts that help their creators earn a living and restore their lives. Each gift comes with a tag telling your recipients the story behind the products. 
To host or attend a party, please contact our Victim Support Coordinator, Kathryn Horn.
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The End Slavery in Tennessee mission is to foster slave-free communities through prevention, education and community engagement.
We're part of the global work of International Teams, a Christian mission in which 1,200 people serve on multi-national teams in over 60 countries, coming together to serve the oppressed: The poor, the slave and the blind.
We'd love to have you join us. Together, let's end slavery!
and End Slavery in Tennessee
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