Ending Slavery:
Call + Response
Slavery abolition today. Many believe that slavery occurs only in history books or perhaps in other parts of the world, but the unfortunate truth is that the slave trade prevalent and is as lucrative as ever. You and I need to see this film, decide how to respond to protect our children and make the whole world free. Find out where the film is playing near you, and GO!

International Justice Mission

27 million people are enslved TODAY. We have a personal responsibilty to discover how our our actions as consumers have unintentioanlly been an accomplice to human trafficking and the expoiltation of children. Then we need to hold accountable those who are kid-napping and inflicting violence.

Free the Slaves

Not for Sale Campaign

Clean Water Initiatives:
Playpumps International
If you heard heatherlyn's song "Hard to Swallow," you may be interested in learning more about the global issue of water scarcity. this organization, Playpumps International, is contributing to the solution in a beautiful way. Playpumps are installed in communities to bring fresh, clean drinking water and the pumps works as children play on it. amazing! click on this link to see an animation of how a playpump works and to learn more. peace, love, and good water!

World Water Day
The United Nations has declared March 22nd as World Water Day in recognition of the struggle for life that so many endure simply because their towns and homes need access to clean water. Take a moment to learn, and remember that "we all have something we can give to make the earth a better place to live." (quote from heatherlyn's song "Do What You Can")

Ending Hunger:
Project Food Stock
a grass roots non-profit begun by a family with a huge heart for their community, using simple skills and ideas to make big impact and change on behalf of the hungry in dakota county.

Community Action Council

Helping families in Dakota and Scott counties for 30 years. Heatherlyn has had the opportunity to partner with CAC through a community food drive concert and by sharing her story and music with the ladies and children living in a CAC safe house.

Children of the World:
Children International
My husband and I sponsor a little girl from this organization. Check it out. Maybe you’ll hear the call as well.

Invisible Children
I got to see the rough-cut documentary film of these three young guys who heard about strife in Sudan, Africa. They decided to take a closer look and then act in response to the first-hand stories they saw and heard in Uganda, Africa. The film is unique in its real-person presentation and it’s also inspiring because you can’t help but feel empowered to respond as well. I’m encouraged by the reality check and hand-in-hand hope that it provides. Check out the site to learn how you can free and protect the Invisible Children.

Peace:
Creativity for Peace
Please check out this site! It has the inspiring stories of young ladies who come to the states from Palestine and Israel to share experiences and conversations together. They are learning to understand and trust and seek reconciliation that is truly beautiful and this gives me hope for the future of our world. I heard about it as I was listening to MN Public Radio.

Ending Poverty:
Millennium Campaign
Learn about the United Nations' Millennium Development Goals. Help our global leaders keep the promise.