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WAR-bucks are back! #GiftWithPurpose

For any last minute holiday shopping, stop by our Boutique December 21-24 and earn WAR-bucks. This is a great opportunity to shop with purpose as we offer $10 WAR-bucks for every $50 purchase (before sales tax applied).

Bonus, those WAR-bucks can be used as gifts as well.

Saturday, December 21, shop 10am to 3pm.
Monday, December 23, shop 10am to 5pm.
Tuesday, December 24, shop 10am to 5pm.

Event Location:
WAR Chest Boutique
2790 44th St SW
Wyoming, MI 49519

We hope to see you there!

Thank you Marco’s Pizza for this fundraising day! And a huge thank you for doing this the first Wednesday of every month going forward.

When:
Wednesday, January 1, 2024
(And future first Wednesdays.)

Times:
All Day!

Where:
Marco’s Pizza
2355 Health Drive
Wyoming, MI 49519
Also online, either via their website or app.

When ordering on the website or app, please enter our WARJAN code in the FUNDRAISING CODE section. Thank you!

Note | Marco’s Pizza in Wyoming will be offering this fundraiser for future first Wednesdays. If you have plans on Jan 1st… there is still Feb 5th (WARFEB), Mar 5th (WARMAR), and so on.

 Mark your calendars for every first Wednesday. We hope to see you there!

January is Human Trafficking Prevention & Awareness Month.

As part of our January Campaign to bring awareness, Women At Risk, International (WAR, Int’l) is pleased to host this Self-Defense Class.

WHAT: Self-Defense Class

WHEN: Saturday, January 11, 2:00-4:00pm

MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT: 18 years old

MAXIMUM ATTENDEES: 50

NOTE: Attendance is free, however registration is required. Donations are welcome. Registration will remain open until the class is full.

LOCATION:
War Chest Boutique
2790 44th St SW
Wyoming, MI 49519

Peruse the boutique before or after the event to see all the amazing products made by, or sold in support of, at-risk and rescued individuals from around the world. #shoptorescue

INSTRUCTOR: Luanne Shaw, DNP, RN, Certified ATA Instructor
Luanne Shaw is a 3rd degree black belt in Songham Taekwondo, black belt in Shinsei Arnis, and has taken certification in Sexual Harassment and Rape Prevention (SHARP). She has been involved in martial arts instruction and training, including weapons and self-defense training, over the past 20 years. She holds her Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree in health systems leadership and teaches for several universities in nursing and health topics. Her nursing career includes practice in Emergency, Cardiovascular, professional development (education) and home/agency staff relief.

DESCRIPTION: The training you will be participating in will cover some highlights on the impact of stress/fear on how one responds to threats in their environment, practical discussion, tactics to keep one safer in society, and physical skills to defend oneself against unwanted touch or potential attack or abduction.
Note: there will be the opportunity to practice some physical skills though not required and many skills can be modified to each participant’s physical ability.

We can’t wait to see you!

January is Human Trafficking Prevention & Awareness Month.

As part of our January Campaign to bring awareness, Women At Risk, International (WAR, Int’l) is pleased to host the S.T.A.N.D. Classes!

S – Safety Awareness
T – Trafficking Signs
A – Age Appropriate
N – No (okay to say no)
D – Determination

These classes were created and designed by Liz Midkiff, WAR, Int’l Ambassador, mother of two young boys, and human trafficking survivor, along with Rebecca McDonald, founder & president of WAR, Int’l. The classes are conducted by Liz.

Liz’s passion is two-fold. She seeks to speak truth to the upcoming generations as they navigate growing up in today’s social media culture as well as to give voice to the once voiceless by highlighting the incredible work of their hands.

Here is an overview of the Classes presented by Rebecca McDonald and Liz Midkiff.

WHEN:
Saturday, January 25, 2025

TIMES:
11:00am – 12:00pm | Kids Session, for 5-10 year olds
12:30pm – 2:00pm | Teens Session, for 11-17 year olds

Bring your kids and teens to learn about trafficking and make a hand-made bracelet. Both classes are open to both boys and girls.

Note ~ Parent/caretaker is allowed to sit in the class with the attendee if they would like but it is not required.

Space is limited:
Register by 12:00 pm on Friday, January 24th

COST:
Kids Session – $8
Teens Session – $10
(includes class, bracelets, and resources)

LOCATION:
War Chest Boutique
2790 44th St SW
Wyoming, MI 49519

Peruse the boutique before or after the event to see all the amazing products made by, or sold in support of, at-risk and rescued individuals from around the world. #shoptorescue

We can’t wait to see you!

Thank you Marco’s Pizza for this fundraising day! And a huge thank you for doing this the first Wednesday of every month going forward.

When:
Wednesday, February 5, 2024
(And future first Wednesdays.)

Times:
All Day!

Where:
Marco’s Pizza
2355 Health Drive
Wyoming, MI 49519
Also online, either via their website or app.

When ordering on the website or app, please enter our WARFEB code in the FUNDRAISING CODE section. Thank you!

Note | Marco’s Pizza in Wyoming will be offering this fundraiser for future first Wednesdays. If you have plans on Feb 5th… there is still Mar 5th (WARMAR), Apr 2nd (WARAPR), and so on.

 Mark your calendars for every first Wednesday. We hope to see you there!

Thank you Marco’s Pizza for this fundraising day! And a huge thank you for doing this the first Wednesday of every month going forward.

When:
Wednesday, March 5, 2024
(And future first Wednesdays.)

Times:
All Day!

Where:
Marco’s Pizza
2355 Health Drive
Wyoming, MI 49519
Also online, either via their website or app.

When ordering on the website or app, please enter our WARMAR code in the FUNDRAISING CODE section. Thank you!

Note | Marco’s Pizza in Wyoming will be offering this fundraiser for future first Wednesdays. If you have plans on March 5th… there is still April 2nd (WARAPR), May 7th (WARMAY), and so on.

 Mark your calendars for every first Wednesday. We hope to see you there!

Saturday, March 15, 2025 from 9am to 4pm

The WAR, Int’l Course, led by founder and president Rebecca McDonald, will cover key facts about Women At Risk, International. Topics will include the history and mission of WAR, Int’l, how programs and partnerships are developed, the handling of product and sales with artisans, specific ways to get involved, and more.

Originally designed as a training for WAR, Int’l speakers, it is now open to anyone desiring to learn more about who we are and what we do.

We are offering this training in person only at our U.S. Training Center located at our headquarters. There is a $15 fee that includes lunch and valued resources.

Date:
March 15, 2025

Time:
Check-in begins ~ 8:30am (ET)
Course ~ 9:00am (ET) to 4:00pm (ET)

Our WAR Chest Boutique will be open extended hours.

Where:
Women At Risk, International
2790 44th Street SW
Wyoming, MI 49519
(616) 855-0796

Join us for an enjoyable time of learning and interacting together.

Registration deadline is March 12, 2025.

Rebecca McDonald, founder & president of Women At Risk, International (WAR, Int’l) and Dr. Phil McDonald, Author & President of LEAD, will be presenting at First Baptist Church in Holland, MI.

When:
June 8, 2025

Times:
9:30am | Adult Sunday School | both to present, leaving time for Q&A
10:45am | Worship Service | both will provide a 3-minute ministry update

Where:
First Baptist Church
1066 E 8th Street
Holland, MI 49423

 Mark your calendars and join us – we hope to see you there!

100,000 – 300,000 U.S. kids at risk of trafficking
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children

1/3 teens lured toward prostitution within 48 hrs of leaving home
National Runaway Hotline

15 (average number of times a trafficked minor sold per day)
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children

Every 30 seconds a person is trafficked globally.

No longer do we have the luxury of deciding whether or not we need to know about human trafficking. Learn how to become a circle of protection around the loved ones in your life by coming to one of our Civilian First Responder (CFR) conferences. Here, you will learn what makes a community susceptible to trafficking, how to identify a victim, how to respond to and report suspicious activity, and more. Discover helpful tips, action plans, and ways to protect the innocent.

This highly sought-after conference brings the U.S. government, Homeland Security, law enforcement officers, human trafficking survivors, and the president of Women At Risk, International into one room to educate communities on this dangerous crime.

Three Good Reasons to Host or Attend a CFR Event

1. You will learn to recognize the signs of trafficking in your community
2. You will learn healthy ways to respond to crisis situations
3. You will learn how to share this information with community members, of any age

Sign up today! Registration ends October 22, 2025

Unable to attend? Check out our Digital Civilian First Responder Program.