FINDING JOY IN THE SIMPLE THINGS... |
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The following story is a glimpse into the life of one our Truth Home survivors told by Marina Meyers, an intern at the Truth Home pursuing her master's in social work at Kutztown University. |
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Finding joy in the simple things in life is what most of us strive to do. For others, it's difficult, and they often find themselves focusing on other things to bring them happiness. Our Truth Home resident "AK", presented a Slinky to me, explaining she had just received it as a gift just earlier in the day. I was so quick to reminisce back to the days where I would throw the Slinky down the steps until it hit the bottom. This was her first time playing with one. I realized this was her first time playing with a childhood toy. Something so silly when I was a child, but something so meaningful now that I am having this experience with her. After showing her what to do, she got the hang of it and you could see her face light up with happiness. She loved the idea of how the Slinky would expand to throw itself down the stairs, to only end up in the same compact position it started in. AK taught me at that moment that sometimes the silliest or simplest things can truly make an impact on someone's life. In this case, she found pure joy in an object that costs $1.99.
Sylvester Stallone once said, “I’ve kind of fashioned my life after a Slinky. Bend me in a million different shapes, and eventually I’ll spring back to what I originally was.” In AK’s case, she has had a hard battle and is continuing to fight through it. But no matter what, she is still the same loving, kind, sweet soul that The Truth Home loves and is so grateful to have. No matter what she has gone through, we can always count on her to stay true to herself.
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We would like to thank three of our long-time board members for their service: |
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Steve Williams, Esq., Truth For Women Chairman of the Board, Partner at Huber, Waldron & Williams, LLP
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Andrea Brady, Truth For Women Finance Committee Chair/Board Treasurer, Shareholder at Concannon, Miller & Co. P.C.
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Steve Marshall, Truth For Women Board Member, Chief of Police at DeSales University
Our 2021 Board Members include:
Maureen O'Meara, Chair
Jessica Armstrong, Esq., Vice Chairman
Autumn Reif, Secretary
Mark Sessanta, Treasurer
Sally Slifer Ryan
Lori B. O'Connor
Karen Higgins
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Save the Date:
Saturday, May 1, 2021
Celebrate the 147th Kentucky Derby as Truth For Women brings Churchhill Downs to Bell Gate Farm in Coopersburg for our annual fundraiser event. Details to come.
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Save the Date:
Thursday, May 13, 2021
Join us for a fun and fresh event to flower your homes, learn about our cause and support survivors of sex trafficking.
More details to come.
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Our work, and the hope of the women we serve, is heavily dependent on the financial contributions of the community, foundations and sponsors. Please consider supporting Truth For Women with your tax-deductible gift.
In addition to one-time donations, we are now offering four monthly giving options:
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$29/Month - Wellness: Welcome Basket and Recreation
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$59/Month - Safety: Group Counseling, Secure Housing, Medical, and Dental
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$89/Month - Healing: Trauma-informed Staff, One-to-One Counseling
- $150/Month - A Night of Sanctuary
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EXPRESSING LOVE FOR OUR VOLUNTEERS! |
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Valentine's Day is in just a few weeks. We have ordered new jewelry and it is now available for purchase.
A note from Michelle Orr, VP of My Sister's Closet:
"We would not be able to exist if it wasn't for our amazing volunteers at My Sister's Closet! In 2020, we had 40 volunteers and those 40 volunteers gave 2,091 hours of their time. This doesn't count the volunteers who take items home to mend and sometimes launder. They are selfless, generous, helpful, thoughtful, valuable, patient, kind, and very giving. Thank you! Our CEO, Carol Andersen, said it perfectly...'they are true heroes for the courageous women survivors Truth For Women serves'."
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NEW: TRUTH HOME WISH LIST NOW ON AMAZON |
As we welcome new survivors into our Truth Home on a regular basis and are in constant need of restocking essential items for them, we have created an Amazon Wish List. The online list makes it easy for you to pick out items that our survivors need while staying in the Truth Home and have them sent directly to Truth For Women. All donations are greatly appreciated!
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TFW HEART PENDANTS AND PINS ARE AVAILABLE! |
We have the TFW hearts available in both pendant and pin forms. These make great gifts. You can purchase your charms or pins on our website at the link below or visit My Sister's Closet, 3400 Bath Pike, Suite 103, Bethlehem, PA 18017.
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Do you frequently shop on Amazon? Why not make a difference with each of your purchases? Simply choose "Truth For Women" as your organization of choice on Amazon Smile and a portion of all purchases will be donated to TFW.
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Truth For Women is a non-profit organization providing sanctuary for survivors of sex trafficking through our Truth Home, a safe haven for emergency stabilization. Through its 24-hour care, the Truth Home empowers women to heal and create a new future. In addition, Truth For Women has an upscale resale boutique, My Sister's Closet, based in Bethlehem, Pa., that provides financial support for the organization.
Truth For Women
3400 Bath Pike, Suite 103
Bethlehem, PA 18017
610-866-5755
www.TruthForWomen.org
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