I recently received an email from a friend of mine in NYC who is helping out the organization called "GEMS- Girls Education and Mentoring Services." The organization specifically addresses survivors and victims of sexual exploitation and trafficking. This is a huge issue in today's society not only in the United States but all over the world.
We've talked about this subject on the show briefly last week but in order to really understand how bad the situation is and how the GEM organization helps, visit them at http://www.gems-girls.org/
They also have a documentary about the sexual exploitation titled "Very Young Girls". Here's the trailer.
My dear friend Alena is requesting items to be donated for the drive. To those who live out of the state (and others if they prefer) can donate an American Express Gift card which will be used to buy items requested rather to ship things which will be more costly. She is asking for all donations to be given by December 15th. You can contact Alena via email at coogiecruz@gmail.com or via twitter at www.twitter.com/CoogieCruz to arrange pick ups or where to mail the gift cards.
On behalf of APOPA we ask you to please help these ladies out. Please spread the word!!!
Here are the items that are being asked to be donated...
Housewarming Care Packages*
Bedroom
Full-sized Sheets
Pillows
Blankets
Bathroom
Towels
Wash Clothes
Bath Mats
Shower Curtains
Shower Curtain Rings
Mirrors
Kitchen
Spoons, Forks, Knives
Plates
Cups
Ice Trays
Pots
Pans
Kitchen Utensils (i.e. Spatulas, Can Openers)
Tupperware
Baking Sheets
Basic Care Packages*
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Mouthwash
Floss
Soap
Shampoo
Conditioner
Tampons/Pads
Body Lotion
Hairbrush
Elastics
Deodorant
Razor
Non-perishable Food
Ramen Noodles
Individual cereal boxes
Microwavable dinners
Juice Boxes
Microwavable popcorn
Microwavable soups
Sodas
Powdered Drink Mixes
Potato Chips
Corn Chips
Fruit Cups
Clothing (Please note: We are in need of women’s sizes ranging from XS – XXL and 0 – 16 for teens and young adults)
Undergarments*
Underwear (various sizes)
Cotton Tank Tops (various sizes)
Pajamas
Bras (various sizes)
Light-weight and heavy socks
Casual
Jeans
Shirts
T-Shirts
Skirts
Dresses
Sweaters
Winter Coats
Winter Gloves
Winter Scarves
Winter Hats
Professional Attire
Blazers
Dress Pants
Skirts
Shirts
Dresses
Blouses
Suits
Handbags
Belts
Scarves
Shoes
Sandals
Sneakers
Ballet Slippers
Office- appropriate pumps
Office-appropriate loafers
Office-appropriate boots
Winter Boots
* These items must be new and unopened.
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