Upcoming Events
Date
Title
Post Date
March
Event Details
Rebecca McDonald, founder & president of Women At Risk, International (WAR, Int’l), is speaking at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Toledo, OH. Rebecca will provide a WAR, Int’l update. Additionally, Becky will speak about
Event Details
Rebecca McDonald, founder & president of Women At Risk, International (WAR, Int’l), is speaking at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Toledo, OH.
Rebecca will provide a WAR, Int’l update. Additionally, Becky will speak about the cause of human trafficking and ways to get involved. She will also be sharing stories of rescue, healing, and victory.
When:
March 23, 2025
Times:
9:00am – Mission Hour | At 10:00am, Rebecca will give 30-minute presentation on the ministry of WAR, Int’l.
10:30a: Worship Service | Rebecca will give a 5-minute WAR, Int’l update.
Product made by & in support of at-risk and rescued individuals available for purchase.
Where:
Emmanuel Baptist Church
4207 West Laskey Road
Toledo, OH 43623
Mark your calendars. We hope to see you there!
Time
March 23, 2025 9:00 am - 11:30 am(GMT-04:00)
Event Details
Join us Monday, March 24, 2025 at 7:30 pm (ET) for our monthly Zoom Meet-Up. Rebecca McDonald, founder and president of Women At Risk, International, will be hosting Jenn
Event Details
Join us Monday, March 24, 2025 at 7:30 pm (ET) for our monthly Zoom Meet-Up.
Rebecca McDonald, founder and president of Women At Risk, International, will be hosting Jenn Rodzinka, the chair of an anti-human trafficking task force in New York. Jenn has a heart for missions and has traveled alongside Becky on numerous occasions, supporting her at conferences and on various projects locally, nationally, and internationally.
In this special session, Jenn will share insights about her work with the New York task force and recount a powerfully miraculous moment she recently experienced. Despite having no prior musical talent, Jenn received a song from the Lord and was transformed into a singer-songwriter overnight. She’ll tell the incredible story of how God gave her the song, confirmed His plan, connected her with Grammy Award-winning producers, and opened doors for it to be featured on national TV and radio — all with little to no effort on her part.
Here is the link below to join us:
www.war.family/LUYWzoom
Free for all to attend.
Time
March 24, 2025 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
April
Event Details
Rebecca McDonald, founder & president of Women At Risk, International (WAR, Int’l), is speaking at Wheaton College in Wheaton, IL. Rebecca will provide a WAR, Int’l update. Additionally, she will speak about the
Event Details
Rebecca McDonald, founder & president of Women At Risk, International (WAR, Int’l), is speaking at Wheaton College in Wheaton, IL.
Rebecca will provide a WAR, Int’l update. Additionally, she will speak about the work of WAR, Int’l, how it began, goals, mission, successes, and share stories of rescue, healing, and victory.
When:
April 2, 2025
Times:
6:00pm – Pop-up Boutique Opens
7:15pm to 8:00pm – Rebecca’s Presentation
8:00pm to 8:15pm – Question & Answers
8:30pm to 9:00pm – Shop the Pop-up Boutique
Product made by & in support of at-risk and rescued individuals available for purchase.
Where:
Wheaton College
Billy Graham Hall – Room 130
501 College Ave
Wheaton, IL 60187
Mark your calendars. We hope to see you there!
Time
April 2, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm(GMT-05:00)
Event Details
Rebecca McDonald, founder & president of Women At Risk, International (WAR, Int’l), is speaking at Calvary Church in Wayland, MI. Rebecca is presenting her Unveiling: Masks or Mirrors study at Ladies Day Conference
Event Details
Rebecca McDonald, founder & president of Women At Risk, International (WAR, Int’l), is speaking at Calvary Church in Wayland, MI.
Rebecca is presenting her Unveiling: Masks or Mirrors study at Ladies Day Conference hosted by Calvary Church and United Baptist Church.
Product made by & in support of at-risk and rescued individuals available for purchase.
When:
April 26, 2025
Times:
9:00am – 3:00pm
Doors Open at 9:00am
Program Starts at 9:30am
Where:
Calvary Church
304 S. Main Street
Wayland MI 49348
Cost:
$15
Registration:
Deadline is April 20
By Mail: Send name, contact info, and payment to Calvary Church at 304 S. Main Street, Wayland MI 49348
In Person: Calvary Church or Unity Baptist Church (3514 12th St., Wayland, MI) during regular service times
For more information, call Calvary Church at 269-792-2916.
Mark your calendars. We hope to see you there!
Time
April 26, 2025 9:00 am - 3:00 pm(GMT-05:00)
Event Details
Our very own boutique manager, Joy, is a hobby-artist who loves creating greeting cards and small works of art. She enjoys mixed-media, typically layering watercolor paintings with pen, pencil, ink,
Event Details
Our very own boutique manager, Joy, is a hobby-artist who loves creating greeting cards and small works of art. She enjoys mixed-media, typically layering watercolor paintings with pen, pencil, ink, or acrylic paint pen markings. Painting an doodling can be very therapeutic. It’s a great way to de-stress after a long day or a long week! For this class, Joy will share some of what she’s learned and teach a few basics so you can create your own beautiful mixed media card. Follow along as she walks you through a basic floral greeting card, or branch out and create your own thing.
Date: Saturday, April 26
Time: 12:30pm – 2:30pm
Registration Required, sign up today!
Ages: Adults and Teens welcome. Could be a fun mother-daughter event.
Location:
War Chest Boutique
2790 44th St SW
Wyoming, MI 49519
All supplies will be provided. Make up to 2 cards while you’re here. You can customize your greeting, or add no message at all. Your card can truly be whatever you want it to be. Wish your mom a happy Mother’s Day, congratulate your friends on their marriage or new baby, say a simple thank-you, or let someone know you’ve been missing them. This is your opportunity to get creative, relax, and have fun. We’re offering this class for FREE, but donations to Women at Risk, International are always welcome. Registration is required because space is limited.
Shopping in the boutique will be available before and after the event, and there also may be some time to peruse the store while you’re waiting for paint to dry. Make sure to check out our recently discounted merchandise, in addition to all the new items we’ve received in recent weeks! We carry hand-made jewelry, accessories, toys, ornaments, and more. All items we sell are made by & sold in support of at-risk individuals or human trafficking survivors. Every purchase helps us bring dignity to women locally in Michigan, and around the world. #shoptorescue
We can’t wait to see you!
Time
April 26, 2025 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
WAR Chest Boutique
2790 44th St SW
Registration
Thank you for signing up to attend our Boutique Event: Make Your Own Mixed Media Greeting Card!. We can't wait to see you! (Registration closes on April 24, 2025 at 5:00pm) If you have additional questions, please write to info@warchestboutique.com or call (616) 530-1234 and ask to speak to Joy.
Street View
May
Event Details
Rebecca McDonald, founder & president of Women At Risk, International (WAR, Int’l), is speaking at Open Door Fellowship Church at Byron MI. Rebecca will provide a WAR, Int’l update. Additionally, Becky will speak
Event Details
Rebecca McDonald, founder & president of Women At Risk, International (WAR, Int’l), is speaking at Open Door Fellowship Church at Byron MI.
Rebecca will provide a WAR, Int’l update. Additionally, Becky will speak about the work of WAR, Int’l and share stories of rescue, healing, and victory.
When:
May 18, 2025
Times:
9:15a – First Worship Service | Rebecca will give a 5-minute presentation
11:00a – Second Worship Service | Rebecca will give a 5-minute presentation
Product made by & in support of at-risk and rescued individuals available for purchase.
Where:
Open Door Fellowship Church
104 E Ann Street
Byron, MI 48418
Mark your calendars. We hope to see you there!
Time
May 18, 2025 9:00 am - 12:30 pm(GMT-04:00)
June
Event Details
Outdoor Market 2025 at The WAR Chest Boutique June 2 – August 30 At the WAR Chest Boutique’s Outdoor Market, many assorted items will be for sale under the gondolas out
Event Details
Outdoor Market 2025 at The WAR Chest Boutique
June 2 – August 30
At the WAR Chest Boutique’s Outdoor Market, many assorted items will be for sale under the gondolas out in our front yard, including sample jewelry and imperfect items at greatly reduced prices.
Outdoor Market Hours:
Monday through Friday 10-4:30*
Saturday 10-2:30*
*A half-hour before the boutique closes, we start bringing items inside. You’re still welcome to shop the items until we close, whether they’re indoors or outside. If bad weather is predicted, the outdoor market items will remain on display inside the boutique rather than in our front yard under the gondolas.
What’s for sale outside?
You will find jewelry, scarves, toys, ornaments, fabric, home décor, craft supplies, donated jewelry, and more, as supplies last. All of your purchases will go back to supporting survivors and at-risk individuals.
Indoor Summer Sales
During the Oudoor Market, we’ll also offer special sales throughout the summer inside the WAR Chest Boutique.
🎉Schedule of specials coming soon!
LOCATION:
WAR Chest Boutique
790 44th St SW,
Wyoming, MI 49519
Can’t make it to the Outdoor Market? Simply visit our WAR Chest Boutique to #ShopWithPurpose!
Time
June 2, 2025 10:00 am - August 30, 2025 3:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
WAR Chest Boutique- Grandville
2790 44th St. SW
Event Details
On Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, the WAR Chest Boutique is hosting the S.T.A.N.D. Classes. S.T.A.N.D. Classes S – Safety Awareness T – Trafficking Signs A
Event Details
On Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, the WAR Chest Boutique is hosting the S.T.A.N.D. Classes.
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, June 7, 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 Thursday, June 5th
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!
Time
June 7, 2025 11:00 am - 2:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
WAR Chest Boutique
2790 44th St SW
Schedule
- January 25, 2025
- 11:00Kids Session11:00 - 12:00For 5-10 year oldsSpeakersLiz Midkiff
- 12:30Teens Session12:30 - 14:00For 11-17 year oldsSpeakersLiz Midkiff
Registration
Thank you for signing up to attend our Boutique Event: The S.T.A.N.D. Classes. We can't wait to see you! (Registration closes on June 6, 2025 at 12:00 pm) If you have additional questions, please write to info@warchestboutique.com or call (616) 530-1234 and ask to speak to Joy.
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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:
Event Details
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!
Time
June 8, 2025 11:15 am - 12:00 pm EDT(GMT-04:00)
Location
First Baptist Church | Holland, MI
1066 E 8th Street, Holland, MI 49423
July
Event Details
Outdoor Market 2025 at The WAR Chest Boutique June 2 – August 30 At the WAR Chest Boutique’s Outdoor Market, many assorted items will be for sale under the gondolas out
Event Details
Outdoor Market 2025 at The WAR Chest Boutique
June 2 – August 30
At the WAR Chest Boutique’s Outdoor Market, many assorted items will be for sale under the gondolas out in our front yard, including sample jewelry and imperfect items at greatly reduced prices.
Outdoor Market Hours:
Monday through Friday 10-4:30*
Saturday 10-2:30*
*A half-hour before the boutique closes, we start bringing items inside. You’re still welcome to shop the items until we close, whether they’re indoors or outside. If bad weather is predicted, the outdoor market items will remain on display inside the boutique rather than in our front yard under the gondolas.
What’s for sale outside?
You will find jewelry, scarves, toys, ornaments, fabric, home décor, craft supplies, donated jewelry, and more, as supplies last. All of your purchases will go back to supporting survivors and at-risk individuals.
Indoor Summer Sales
During the Oudoor Market, we’ll also offer special sales throughout the summer inside the WAR Chest Boutique.
🎉Schedule of specials coming soon!
LOCATION:
WAR Chest Boutique
790 44th St SW,
Wyoming, MI 49519
Can’t make it to the Outdoor Market? Simply visit our WAR Chest Boutique to #ShopWithPurpose!
Time
June 2, 2025 10:00 am - August 30, 2025 3:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
WAR Chest Boutique- Grandville
2790 44th St. SW
Event Details
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 –
Event Details
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!
Time
July 21, 2025 10:00 am - July 26, 2025 3:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
WAR Chest Boutique
2790 44th St SW
Street View
August
Event Details
Outdoor Market 2025 at The WAR Chest Boutique June 2 – August 30 At the WAR Chest Boutique’s Outdoor Market, many assorted items will be for sale under the gondolas out
Event Details
Outdoor Market 2025 at The WAR Chest Boutique
June 2 – August 30
At the WAR Chest Boutique’s Outdoor Market, many assorted items will be for sale under the gondolas out in our front yard, including sample jewelry and imperfect items at greatly reduced prices.
Outdoor Market Hours:
Monday through Friday 10-4:30*
Saturday 10-2:30*
*A half-hour before the boutique closes, we start bringing items inside. You’re still welcome to shop the items until we close, whether they’re indoors or outside. If bad weather is predicted, the outdoor market items will remain on display inside the boutique rather than in our front yard under the gondolas.
What’s for sale outside?
You will find jewelry, scarves, toys, ornaments, fabric, home décor, craft supplies, donated jewelry, and more, as supplies last. All of your purchases will go back to supporting survivors and at-risk individuals.
Indoor Summer Sales
During the Oudoor Market, we’ll also offer special sales throughout the summer inside the WAR Chest Boutique.
🎉Schedule of specials coming soon!
LOCATION:
WAR Chest Boutique
790 44th St SW,
Wyoming, MI 49519
Can’t make it to the Outdoor Market? Simply visit our WAR Chest Boutique to #ShopWithPurpose!
Time
June 2, 2025 10:00 am - August 30, 2025 3:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
WAR Chest Boutique- Grandville
2790 44th St. SW
Event Details
WAR Chest Boutique invites you to join us on August 22 from 11am – 2pm EDT for a LIVE remote radio broadcast with our friends at Joy 99. The Joy
Event Details
WAR Chest Boutique invites you to join us on August 22 from 11am – 2pm EDT for a LIVE remote radio broadcast with our friends at Joy 99.
The Joy 99 Morning Show will be at our Boutique on 44th Street, and we welcome you to join the fun. There will be a Plinko Game which will give you a chance to win a prize. And be sure to enter our drawing for a chance to score an exclusive gift basket from the WAR Chest Boutique!
Date: Firday, Augsut 22
Time: 11am – 2pm
Event Location:
WAR Chest Boutique
2790 44th St SW
Wyoming, MI 49519
We hope to see you there!
If you are unable to stop by, shop to rescue here.
Time
August 22, 2025 11:00 am - 2:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
WAR Chest Boutique
2790 44th St SW
October
Event Details
100,000 – 300,000 U.S. kids at risk of trafficking National Center for Missing
Event Details
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
- You will learn to recognize the signs of trafficking in your community
- You will learn healthy ways to respond to crisis situations
- 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.
Time
October 25, 2025 9:00 am - 4:30 pm EST(GMT-04:00)
Location
Women At Risk International Headquarters
2790 44th ST SW
Schedule
- October 25, 2025
- 9:00Session one9:00 - 10:30Do you feel like you don’t know what trafficking is or how it found its way into our communities? This session will show you why it is vital for everyone to know the signs of human trafficking. You will also hear firsthand from a trafficking survivor as she shares her journey to freedom, bringing this topic home in a real way. Come and learn to “see the unseen.”SpeakersRebecca McDonald
- 10:30Break10:30 - 10:4515-minute break
- 10:45Session Two10:45 - 12:45This session will explore common 22 lures used by sexual predators, discuss 21 trafficking flash points, and the demographics in Western Michigan, and teach Homeland Security guidelines for Civilian Responders. The session will include interviews with law enforcement, teenage traffickers, Homeland Security, as well as a testimony about how one phone call rescued a woman and changed her life.SpeakersRebecca McDonald
- 12:45Lunch12:45 - 13:45Lunch Break
- 13:45Breakout Sessions13:45 - 14:30Choose from a variety of Breakout Sessions that will be led by various professionals involved in the fight against human trafficking. Session topics may include Counseling, Parenting, Pornography, Law Enforcement, Hospitality, Outreach, or Survivor Testimonies.
- 14:30Break14:30 - 14:5020-minute break
- 14:50Session Three14:50 - 16:30In this session, you will learn how to use your knowledge to respond to a human trafficking situation. You’ll also uncover helpful and appropriate ways to talk to children about this sensitive subject. Come find out how to be a beacon of light in the darkness, and discover the hope that is ours as we fight against human trafficking. Also, there is a Q&A panel during this time for questions we receive throughout the day.SpeakersRebecca McDonald
- 16:30Q&A - The Experts Panel16:30 - 17:00The Panel: The day will end by a time of Q&A taken from your question cards and answered by our panel of session leaders, speakers and survivors.
Speakers for this event
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Rebecca McDonald
President and Founder of WAR, Int’l
Registration
Thank you for signing up to attend our Civilian First Responder (CFR) Training Conference! We can't wait to see you! (Registration closes October 22, 2025.) If you have additional questions, please write to info@warinternational.org or call 616-855-0796.
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