July 2014

*July Events*

July 1, July 15, July 29: Eve's Angels /A.R.M.E.D. Bible Study (Men & Women's Groups)

7 pm, Room B207,Willow Creek South Barrington

July 11 & 25: Summer Book Study

Undaunted by Christine Caine

6-8 pm, Willow Creek South Barrington, Dr. B's cafe

Let’s gather together as people of faith and learn to put our trust in God.  Please join us on this five week journey to figure out what God has called each of us to do.  Please purchase the book and study guide. Please RSVP to Laurette.

Future dates: /25, 8/1  

July 11: CSEC Training (Commerical Sexual Exploitation of Children)

9- 4:30, Crossroads Church, 1350 Illinois 137, Grayslake

Learn about the commercial sexual exploitation of adults and children in the Chicagoland area. Recognize the commercial sexual exploitation of children, detect risk factors, identify and effectively engage victims, and build skills necessary to serve youths affected by human trafficking.

Who should attend: Law Enforcement Personnel; Emergency Room Personnel; Medical & Mental Health Workers; Social Services Agency Personnel; Counselors; Youth and Recreational Agency Staff; Individuals from Religious Institutions and other fields who are in positions to serve youths; and other interested persons. Register here:
July 12, July 26:  Salvation Army PROMISE Anne's house visit (intercession needed)
10 am- 12 pm

July 12: Salvation Army STOP IT! Girls Empowerment Summit
8-1:30 : Juvenile Temporary Detention Center at 1100 S. Hamilton.

STOP-IT! will be partnering with the Cook County Juvenile Probation department for a girls empowerment conference. Volunteers needed:

* Set Up/Decorating
* Child Care 

* Gift Bag Donations

If you or your small group would like to volunteer in any of these areas, please contact Josi.

July 16:  New Moms Volunteer Training
6-7 pm, 5317 W. Chicago Avenue,Chicago
You will have the opportunity to tour the new facility, ask any questions you may have, and complete volunteer paperwork. Space is limited, register here.  If you have any concerns or questions, please contact Keisha.

July 27th: Quarterly Forum with Refuge for Women

1 pm, Willow Crystal Lake, 220 Exchange Drive, Suite A:  Room 107

Rescuing someone from the adult entertainment industry is considered by many to be the easy part. Restoring them and reintegrating them is the more difficult part. Join us as we hear from Ked Frank, founder and director of Refuge For Women in Lexington, KY - a faith-based aftercare program for women who wish to leave the sex industry. They have an amazing success rate of 79% of women who do not return to the industry after going through the program! Ked will be sharing about the home in KY and the plans for opening a home in the Chicago area in 2015.

Dates TBD:  We will hold our New-Name call center and spa outreach in July. 
If you are interested in participating please contact Sondra.  

Save the Date

August 4: Concert Fundraiser for The Dreamcatcher Foundation.

August 9: The Red Run 5k-Join us in Running Out Human Trafficking!

Presidential Park; 700 Highland Ave, Algonquin

Run or walk in a red dress (or anything red) and take a stand against child trafficking & exploitation. Register Here.

Volunteers still needed! Email Cathy. 

August 14/15: Annual Cook County Human Trafficking Task Force Conference

8:30 - 5:00,  Loyola University;  Regents Hall in Lewis Towers; 820 N. Michigan Avenue

The Conference features two days of innovative presentations by local and national experts in the anti-trafficking field.    Register Here