Many of us know St. Nick as a jolly plump fellow with a white beard, a taste for cookies and milk, and a big bag full of toys from the North Pole that are suspiciously similar to ones found on the shelves of Toys R Us. Today I came across a comment from Shane Claiborne […]
What a Party! And The Grand Total Is…
A week ago we were invited to The Best Christmas 2011, a party to celebrate the season and give to those in need. This year Hope for the Sold was chosen as the organization to support, with the proceeds of the evening going to our documentary project. Dave and Mandy McSporran were the masterminds of […]
This Christmas…I Speak
I speak because I have a voice A choice to make a right to take To tell and to be heard My story is less than thousands whose lips have been sealed, their tongues cut out their mouths sewn shut They will die with secrets on their lips But I will speak of the little […]
Meet an Abolitionist: Maddie Charnuski
Meet Maddie Charnuski, an energetic and personable university student who is passionate about ending modern day slavery. I recently had the opportunity to ask her some questions about her journey to date. I hope that her answers inspire you to get creative and use whatever talents and resources you have been given to end injustice […]
Hope for the Sold Christmas Pick #3: Sanctuary Spring Cards Made by Sex Trafficking Survivors
Are you looking for some Christmas cards to send to family and friends? I just received my Sanctuary Spring order in the mail today, pictured here. I ordered a mix of cards – some for Christmas and some for other occasions. I am so impressed with the quality! All Sanctuary Spring cards are made […]
Hope for the Sold Christmas Pick # 1: Punjammies
The snow on the mountain outside my window this morning reminded me of what is just around the corner: Christmas! The consumerism around this time of year makes me feel a little sick to my stomach, not because buying presents is wrong but because greed, overspending, and entitlement are causing our society to rot from […]