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November
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Join us Monday, November 24, 2025 at 7:30 pm (ET) for our monthly Zoom Meet-Up. Rebecca McDonald, founder and president of Women At Risk, International (WAR, Int’l), will be
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Join us Monday, November 24, 2025 at 7:30 pm (ET) for our monthly Zoom Meet-Up.
Rebecca McDonald, founder and president of Women At Risk, International (WAR, Int’l), will be hosting this month’s Zoom.
At WAR, Int’l, the survivors we serve will always remain the heartbeat of our mission.
The Backbone of WAR, Int’l: Volunteers • Donors • Prayer Warriors
This November, our Light Up Your World Zoom invites you to step into the vital role of prayer. We’ll introduce practical prayer tools designed to guide and equip you, and you’ll hear from one of WAR, Int’l’s own prayer warriors whose dedication fuels circles of protection worldwide. Join us for an evening of encouragement and inspiration as we see how prayer changes lives and strengthens the fight for those at risk.
Here is the link below to join us:
www.war.family/LUYWzoom
Free for all to attend.
Time
November 24, 2025 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm(GMT-05:00)
December
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Shop with purpose at the Gifts of Hope Fair Trade Marketplace! Free admission, 20+ vendors, live music, and complimentary coffee and donuts. Product made by & in support of at-risk
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Shop with purpose at the Gifts of Hope Fair Trade Marketplace!
Free admission, 20+ vendors, live music, and complimentary coffee and donuts.
Product made by & in support of at-risk and rescued individuals available for purchase.
Perfect for your holiday shopping needs.🎄
When-
DAY ONE | Friday, December 5th – 6pm to 8pm
DAY TWO | Saturday, December 6th – 10am to 2pm
Where-
Mt Pleasant Church of God
936 W Main St
Mt Pleasant PA 15666
We hope to see you there!
If you are unable to stop by, shop to rescue here.
Time
December 5, 2025 All Day(GMT-05:00)
Event Details
Shop with purpose at the Gifts of Hope Fair Trade Marketplace! Free admission, 20+ vendors, live music, and complimentary coffee and donuts. Product made by & in support of
Event Details
Shop with purpose at the Gifts of Hope Fair Trade Marketplace!
Free admission, 20+ vendors, live music, and complimentary coffee and donuts.
Product made by & in support of at-risk and rescued individuals available for purchase.
Perfect for your holiday shopping needs.🎄
When-
DAY ONE | Friday, December 5th – 6pm to 8pm
DAY TWO | Saturday, December 6th – 10am to 2pm
Where-
Mt Pleasant Church of God
936 W Main St
Mt Pleasant PA 15666
We hope to see you there!
If you are unable to stop by, shop to rescue here.
Time
December 5, 2025 All Day(GMT-05:00)
Event Details
Rebecca McDonald, founder & president of Women At Risk, International (WAR, Int’l), is at Faith Community Christian Reformed Church in Wyoming, MI. WHEN: December 7, 2025 TIMES: 9:30a: Worship Service
Event Details
Rebecca McDonald, founder & president of Women At Risk, International (WAR, Int’l), is at Faith Community Christian Reformed Church in Wyoming, MI.
WHEN:
December 7, 2025
TIMES:
9:30a: Worship Service
11:00a – 11:45a: Becky present on WAR, Int’l to the Adult Sunday School Group
NOTE: Sunday School Session is called “Cookies & Conversation” (cookies, coffee, tea provided)
11:45a – 12:00p: Questions & Answers
WHERE:
Faith Community Christian Reformed Church
5250 Byron Center Ave SW
Wyoming, MI 49519
Time
December 7, 2025 9:30 am - 12:00 pm(GMT-05:00)
January
Event Details
WAR Chest Boutique is hosting the Woman’s Life Chapter 919 (WLC919) for a Ladies Escape for a Day! There is a cost to it, but all proceeds are being
Event Details
WAR Chest Boutique is hosting the Woman’s Life Chapter 919 (WLC919) for a Ladies Escape for a Day! There is a cost to it, but all proceeds are being graciously donated back to Women At Risk, International (WAR, Int’l).
Event Title: Ladies Escape for a Day – Sponsored by Woman’s Life Chapter 919
When: January 17, 2026 from 8:30am – 12:30pm
Where: Women At Risk, Int’l Headquarters | 2790 44th St SW Wyoming, MI 49519
Get out and enjoy a morning escape with your girlfriends to chase those winter blues away! Bring a friend and enjoy a variety of speakers and activities to refresh your mind and body. This event is hosted by the Woman’s Life Chapter 919, and serves as a fundraiser for Women At Risk, Int’l. See the full schedule below:
8:30 – Introducing WAR, Int’l & WLC919
Speaker: Cathy VanKalker
8:45 – Work Life Balance: Mom. Kids. Work. Play. Hope
Speaker: Vickie Kochans, Business Owner, Special Needs Mom & Volunteer
9:20 – Situational Awareness
Speakers: Mandy Bernal-Hill (retired from Kent Co. Sheriff’s Office) & Deputy Marmolejos (Kent Co. Sheriff’s Office)
9:55 – It’s all Connected: Health, Exercise & Wellness
Speaker: Valarie James (Inner Fitness Counseling & Wellness & VSJ Fitness)
10:30 Glow & Glam! Makeup and Skin Care Tips
Makeup Artist: Courtney Kozak
11:05 Beginner’s Yoga: Restorative Stretching
Speaker: Kelsey Reyes RYT – 200
11:40 Lunch
12:15 Shop the WAR Chest Boutique
Shop from a treasure chest of gifts of distinction made by rescued and at-risk women from around the world. #shoptorescue
Ticket price:$59
All proceeds benefit Women At Risk, Int’l. Woman’s Life will match a portion of the proceeds. All speakers are donating their time.
Sign up for the event with Kathy from the Woman’s Life Chapter 919:
kathydryboat@gmail.com
616-318-3503
All women are welcome, but spots are limited and registration is required. Get your tickets before they run out!
We hope to see you there!
If you are unable to stop by, shop to rescue here.
Time
January 17, 2026 8:30 am - 12:30 pm(GMT-05:00)
Location
WAR Chest Boutique
2790 44th St SW
Event Details
Treat yourself or someone else (or both of you!) to a fun girls’ day out! This class would make a great present for someone who likes to paint, or wants
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Treat yourself or someone else (or both of you!) to a fun girls’ day out! This class would make a great present for someone who likes to paint, or wants to learn to paint. No previous skill is required. Come as you are! You will be led step by step to create a small masterpiece you can hang in your home, workplace, or give as a gift.
Our very own boutique manager, Joy, is a hobby-artist who loves to unwind and relax by painting and drawing. She enjoys exploring various art mediums including watercolor, gouache, acrylic paint & markers, alcohol markers, and colored pencils. A few months ago, she hosted a “make your own mixed media greeting card” class at the WAR Chest Boutique and it was a big hit. Mixed-media is her favorite, layering ink or acrylic over watercolor, or more recently, using alcohol markers and colored pencils together. This time around, she’ll be instructing a class on how to make an acrylic painting on canvas focusing on the theme: There is Power in Just One. She’ll share a couple of compelling stories which inspired this idea during the class, and hopefully the painting will serve as a reminder that though you are only one person, you can make a difference. One person matters. And, in fact, helping even one person can have a ripple effect far beyond what you can imagine.
Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
Time: 10:30am to 12:30pm
Price: $30*
Registration required, sign up today!
Ages: Adults and Teens welcome. Wonderful girls’ day out event.
**Cost includes all art supplies necessary, as well as refreshments (coffee, tea, bagels & fruit). You will also receive a complementary free 30-day trial of the Cupixel app, which pairs state-of-the-art technology with live and on-demand content enabling anyone to experience the joy and satisfaction of creating gallery-worthy art, regardless of their artistic skill. Cupixel has kindly donated some of their proprietary device stands so we can use their tracing technology during this class. If you do not bring a smartphone or tablet with you, we will provide an alternate way you can trace the design on your canvas, but Joy will encourage you to try their app if you can. (It’s a lot of fun!) She’s excited to be able to share it with you. We thank Cupixel for their kind donation! If you wish to continue creating art after the class, you’ll find loads of inspiration through their app. Beyond the 30 day trial, you’ll have the option to continue with a paid membership. And keep your eyes peeled for future Paint with Joy classes at the WAR Chest Boutique.
Location:
War Chest Boutique
2790 44th St SW
Wyoming, MI 49519
Note: All art supplies will be provided. However, we recommend you wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy in, or bring an apron to protect your clothing from unwanted paint. We will be using acrylic paints for this project, and you’ll be able to customize the color scheme.
Shopping in the boutique will be available before and after the event. All class participants will be offered 10% off one item at regular price on the day of the class. The boutique opens at 10:00 and closes at 3:00 on Saturdays.
We can’t wait to see you and your wonderful creations!
Time
January 31, 2026 10:30 am - 12:30 pm(GMT-05:00)
Location
WAR Chest Boutique
2790 44th St SW
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