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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.

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Our S.T.A.N.D. Classes

Some people might hear about the S.T.A.N.D. classes and assume they are solely focused on human trafficking prevention.

While that is an important theme, the classes go far beyond that, promoting “all-around safety” by equipping kids with essential life skills. Your kids will learn about relationships, critical thinking, acting confidently rather than fearfully, and discerning right from wrong even in complex, grey-area situations.

Why wait until your kids are thirteen to teach these vital skills when we know they’re exposed to challenging topics as young as three? We need to prepare and empower them now. By doing so, if the day comes when they or a friend face a difficult situation, they’ll be ready to STAND with confidence rather than fear.

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

Session Outline: KIDS | For Ages 5-10
– Introduction
– Stranger Danger / Safe Relationships
– Personal Privacy
– Drugs, Money, Phones, Social Media
– Closing + Q&A Time

Session Outline: TEENS | For Ages 11-17
– Human Trafficking 101
– Personal Privacy
– Phones & Social Media
– Survivor | Story & Needs
– Closing + Q&A Time

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!

Join the WAR Chest Boutique for our Galentine’s Extravaganza on Saturday, February 15, 2024, from 10:30am to 1:00pm.

Gather your girlfriends and join us at the WAR Chest Boutique on Saturday, February 15 for our annual Galentines Extravaganza. Let us show you a little love with some special savings, free gifts, and treats on us! Stay for a while, check out what’s new, and relax in a welcoming environment!

What can you expect? Here’s the scoop!

~ Door prizes will be available for the first 25 guests who arrive between 10:30am-1:00pm. Hint: the door prizes will include an exclusive product made for you in our U.S. Training Center from our spa line, and smells fabulous.

~ Eat, drink and be merry. Treats will include yummy chocolates and fruity punch!

~ Sign up for a gift basket drawing (valued at $50+)!

~ Enjoy special savings on specific products.

~ Plus, receive a free gift with your purchase! #Shoptorescue

Bummed you can’t make it between the hours of 10:30-1:00? The store is open on Saturdays until 3:00, so if we still have door prizes or gifts-with-purchase available, we’ll keep giving them out until they run out that day!

Date:
February 15, 2025

Time:
10:30am – 1:00pm (ET)

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

We can’t wait to see you!

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.

We are hosting our first Estate Sale for Freedom event.

WHERE:
WAR Chest Boutique
2790 44th Street SW
Wyoming, MI

WHEN:
July 21 through 26, 2025
Monday trhough Friday, 10am – 5pm
Saturday, 10am – 3pm

NOTICE: Donations will be accepted through July 1st. Items will be accepted by Joy, our boutique manager, during regular business hours Monday-Friday, 10:00am-5:00pm, or by appointment on Saturdays. Please sall 616-855-0796 and ask for Joy (or email info@warchestboutique.com) with questions you may have.

Read Rebecca McDonald’s (founder & president of Women At Risk, Int’l) call to arms here!

We hope to see you there!