Let's discuss them, shall we?
What started out as a few bras here and there, quickly grew into a mountain of unmentionables that overran Kimba Langus' Denver basement.
Why, oh why, did this stay at home mom start collecting an insane amount of bras?
The answer: Two years ago, Kimba's friend, David, who lives in Southern Africa, approached Kimba about partnering together to form an organization that assists survivors of sex trafficking.
That idea is now Free the Girls (Get it? Get it? Bras? Boobs? Get it? Plus one for some serious creativity in naming this organization).
In many places around the world, second-hand clothing proves profitable, and bras are sought after items. Kimba works in Denver to gather bras, and then ships them to David, who distributes the bras to sex trafficking survivors in Southern Africa.
The women who receive the bras sell them and often make up to five times the average minimum wage in their communities.
Now, this isn't just about handouts. The women are given a starting inventory of bras and once that is gone, they pay a small amount of money for additional inventory.
Do you know what I love about this story?
It drives home what I believe in regards to living a generous life. Find a cause that moves you. Get involved in a small way (and sometimes that means pulling an old bra from the back of your drawer). Repeat. Practice this formula, and you will see change. You will be changed.
For more information on sending bras, finding or hosting a Free the Girls event, or buying yourself a snazzy T-shirt. Click over to Free the Girls website.
To hear Kimba explaining her journey in her own words, click here.
Always,
10 comments:
okay, i am both laughing and applauding here at the same time :-)
what a great idea! and who knew? i mean, really. . . WHO KNEW???
the crazy thing--i think i could actually convince MANY of my friends to contribute to this cause, and send a whole batch all together.
now. . . how, exactly, to phrase the "invitation?"
fascinating. simply, fascinating.
steph
oh, this is awesome! Going to check it out...Thanks Amy!!
Hi Amy,
I honestly don't know how you find these things out, but wow! Thanks so much. I can definitely promote this with women at my church that want to do more to help women who are victims of human trafficking, and also depending on what doors God opens, I can promote this along with the opportunities I have with the Starfish Project. You rock! Thanks for keeping us up to date with so many helpful ministry opportunities!
Jen
Awesome! Thank you for continually bring to our minds the needs of others and ways to help them.
Hey, ladies,
Thanks for checking out this cool organization! The next time I have a party with a purpose, I want to host a "Free the Girls" event. I think it would be a big hit.
Oh, and my sister is the one who discovered this. I just get the fun part of passing it along to you!
Jen,
Glad you read this post. I know the topic is one you are passionate about, and I was going to forward you the info.
It is fun to find a project that is creative, easy to do and really makes a difference.
Fondly,
Glenda
Love it!!!!sounds like a great party...great idea...I love how creative God can be....
blessings~
Find a cause and get involved in a small way. Such good advice, Amy. I tend to think if I can't go big, I can't do anything, but that's not true. Thanks for the inspiration.
Amy, this is AWESOME!!!!! I love it and thank you so much for posting it! I love that it is completely sustainable and helps women coming out of trafficking. Yay!!! Definitely going to share this!
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