Let's Mobilize!

Let’s Mobilize!



If you have been following the work of Treasures, you have no doubt heard the stats…



Research indicates that women working in the sex industry are faced with higher rates drug addictions, sexually transmitted diseases, violent assaults, and mental health problems such as Depression and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder than the general population.



Overwhelming research indicates that large proportions of women in the sex industry have been sexually and physically abused as children. Data gathered from 2 studies suggest that 62% of the women in the samples came from a background of physical abuse. Other studies estimate that anywhere from 66% to 90% of women in the sex industry were molested as children.



Risk factors for vulnerability to sex work include economic disadvantages, lack of education and training and broken homes where either one of both of the parents are absent. The average age of entrance into prostitution is 13!



Behind each of those statistics are real-life women, with real-life stories.



For the average person, the stories and stats can be overwhelming…paralyzing even.



We at Treasures want to empower and mobilize you to make a difference!



No matter who you are, you can do SOMETHING to partner with us as we provide spiritual inspiration, mentoring, and resources to women in the sex industry (including victims of commercialized sexual exploitation and trafficking)



Here are 10 Simple Things you can do:



1. SHARE

Memorize the stats & Read the Stories on the Treasures site and share them with friends.

2. PRAY

Treasures prayer partner application available online

3. JOIN the Treasures Facebook Cause
4. INVEST

Become a monthly financial partner. $10 a month funds 5 gift bags for outreaches, $25 funds 3 care packages including bibles, books and resources to encourage the women who contact us.

5. ORGANIZE A FUNDRAISER or Jewelry Making Party
6. VOLUNTEER

Our next training is March 20th. Info

7. SHOP TREASURES

Pick up a copy of our devotional, Treasures Reflections, or Harmony’s memoir, Scars and Stilettos. Proceeds support the ministry.

8. COLLECT

Gather brand-new cosmetics & jewelry from your friends and donate them to the Treasures gift bags used for outreach.

9. REACH

Get trained to do outreach in your area. info@iamatreasure.com

10. GET CREATIVE

Write a song, paint a painting, or write a blog where you talk about the women we are reaching and how their stories have impacted you.


Thank you for taking the time to make a difference!



PS. If you missed the Moody Radio show today, you can download the podcast at: http://www.facebook.com/l/31073;www.moodyradio.org/brd_podcast.aspx?Program=MiddayConnection

Harmony Dust

Wanna Get More Involved?

WANNA GET MORE INVOLVED WITH TREASURES?

We would love to have you! Here are some ideas….

• PRAY FOR OUR OUTREACH THIS FRIDAY
• HELP ASSEMBLE GIFT BAGS: August 15th, at Oasis in LA, 10am.
• JOIN THE PRAYER TEAM: Application available online.
• START AN OUTREACH
• BECOME A MONTHLY PARTNER
• WRITE DEVOTIONALS: 500 words or less. Email to harmony@iamatreasure.com
• SHARE YOUR STORY: Men and Women with stories of hope and redemption. 1,000 words email with picture to harmony@iamatreasure.com
• SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER

HELP WITH CURRENT NEEDS:

• New COSMETICS and JEWERLY for the gift bags (please mail by August 5th)
• Beautiful STATIONARY and blank GREETING CARDS (for letters to the girls)
• STAMPS
• DISNEYLAND PASSES for an upcoming trip with the children of an ex-dancer who was severely burned.
• GIFT CARDS: Target, grocery and gas cards (to assist women with transitioning out of the industry)

For more information on simple ways you can support Treasures, visit www.iamatreasure.com

Donations and gifts in kind can be mailed to:
Treasures
PO Box 2013
North Hills, CA 91343

Love, harmony