February Events
February 1: Traffick Free Serve at The Chicago Dream Center
9-1, New Life Cafe, 1664 N. California Ave., Chicago
The Dream Center is an outreach ministry that offers a wide array of services in the Humboldt Park neighborhood including residential and job training services for women who have survived commercial sexual exploitation.
We will roll up our sleeves and be ready for whatever they need including renovation of the residential apartments. RSVP
February 6: STOP-IT Hotline Interest Meeting
6:30-8:30, 609 W. Dempster, DesPlaines
Learn what it looks like to volunteer for the STOP-IT Hotline. This is a great way to get involved and they can really use some volunteers! Volunteering with the hotline does not require you to sit in an office answering phones - you are able to go about your typically scheduled events, but must be available to answer the phone and provide support and assistance. Contact Sondra for more info:
February 8: Salvation Army PROMISE Anne's house visit 10-12 (intercession needed)
February 8: Human Trafficking Awareness Breakfast by Patriots United
7:30-10:30, D'Andrea Banquets, Crystal Lake
Attendees will learn about this devastating injustice, what it looks like and what to do if they see it. There will also be a panel discussion on how we can take action to stop this injustice and eliminate this victimization of women and children. The panel will feature constructive dialog and solutions by Laila Mickelwait of Exodus Cry, State Senator Karen McConnaughay, and college student activist Ben Anderson. Tickets available here:
9-1, New Life Cafe, 1664 N. California Ave., Chicago
We will roll up our sleeves and be ready for whatever they need including renovation of the residential apartments. RSVP
February 6: STOP-IT Hotline Interest Meeting
6:30-8:30, 609 W. Dempster, DesPlaines
Learn what it looks like to volunteer for the STOP-IT Hotline. This is a great way to get involved and they can really use some volunteers! Volunteering with the hotline does not require you to sit in an office answering phones - you are able to go about your typically scheduled events, but must be available to answer the phone and provide support and assistance. Contact Sondra for more info:
February 8: Salvation Army PROMISE Anne's house visit 10-12 (intercession needed)
7:30-10:30, D'Andrea Banquets, Crystal Lake
Attendees will learn about this devastating injustice, what it looks like and what to do if they see it. There will also be a panel discussion on how we can take action to stop this injustice and eliminate this victimization of women and children. The panel will feature constructive dialog and solutions by Laila Mickelwait of Exodus Cry, State Senator Karen McConnaughay, and college student activist Ben Anderson. Tickets available here:
February 8: Willow Creek Crystal Lake - Quarterly Human Trafficking Forum
7pm in Room 107, 220 Exchange Dr., Crystal Lake
Join us as we hear from Laila Mickelwait of Exodus Cry - an organization based in Kansas City and built on a foundation of prayer. They are committed to abolishing sex slavery through Christ-centered prevention, intervention, and holistic restoration of trafficking victims. Exodus Cry is also the producer of the award winning documentary Nefarious. Register Here
February 9: New Name Call Center Lunch and Serve- Willow Creek South Barrington
Immediately after the 11:15 Service, Room B206
New-Name Ministry will provide an opportunity to serve/pray on campus during a phone circuit to those at risk from online ads in our suburban area. Trained members will be calling ads while we support with prayer after the connection lunch. This is a one time serve for those navigating. Our vision is to create serving groups to continue this ministry as local missions who want to get further involved on a continual basis.
February 11: Eve's Angels /A.R.M.E.D. Bible Study (Men & Women's Groups)
7 pm, Room B207,Willow Creek South Barrington
February 12: New Moms Volunteer Training
6-7 pm, 5317 W. Chicago Avenue
February 12: New Moms Volunteer Training
6-7 pm, 5317 W. Chicago Avenue
February 22: Salvation Army PROMISE Anne's house visit 10-12 (intercession needed)
February 25: Eve's Angels /A.R.M.E.D. Bible Study (Men & Women's Groups)
7 pm, Room B207,Willow Creek South Barrington
February 27: END IT Campaign
Join us and other Freedom Fighters from around the world as we SHINE A LIGHT ON SLAVERY. Draw a RED X on your hand. Tell your world that slavery still exists and YOU WON’T STAND FOR IT. Just use your influence any way you can to help us carry the message of FREEDOM so even more people know. Let’s make this SHINE A LIGHT ON SLAVERY DAY even brighter than ever!
Save the Date!
Our Quarterly Human Trafficking Forum will be on Wednesday, March 19!
Learn about the FBI’s programs to not only catch those who engage in human trafficking, but to also come alongside organizations in the community that provide supportive services to those who have been victimized. You’ll also have the opportunity to help assemble gift bags to support Willow’s Compassion & Justice anti-trafficking teams’ outreach efforts in local strip clubs.
