May 23, 2013
So, you’ve heard about Frederick Douglas, Harriet Tubman and William Wilberforce, but do you know who today’s New Abolitionists are?
The NYS Anti-Trafficking Coalition invites you to come experience a photographic celebration of many of today’s leading abolitionists in New York. You may even recognize some of the faces! Come, be inspired and be compelled to join the fight against modern day slavery. Who knows, maybe your face will be on display some day!
Please click here to RSVP. If you have any questions, please contact Jonathan at nycurbanproject@gmail.com.
May 15, 2013
Sanctuary for Families and the New York State Anti-Trafficking Coalition invite you to join as they discuss a very important piece of legislation: the Trafficking Victims Protection and Justice Act. This act seeks to enhance protection for victims and cracks down on buyers and traffickers.
Join Akin Gump for a discussion of the bill and how you can join the fight to end modern slavery in New York.
To register for this event, please email NewYorkEvents@akingump.com.
Guest Speakers:
Dorchen Leidholdt — Director of Center for Battered Women’s Legal Service, Sanctuary for Families
Emily Amick — Legislative Coordinator of New York State Anti-Trafficking Coalition
Taina Bien-Aimé — Executive Director of Women’s City Club of New York (WCC)
Samidh Guha — Partner at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
May 14, 2013
Restore NYC’s 4th Annual Freedom Gala is coming up. Please save the date! More information to come soon.
The Gala will be held at City Winery, a premiere concert and event space in NYC. So, stay blessed and stay tuned for more information! Please note this event is for students 21 and over.
May 11, 2013
Sex+Money: A National Search for Human Worth is a documentary about domestic child sex trafficking and the modern-day abolitionist movement fighting to stop it. Since September 2009, the crew has traveled to over 30 states and conducted more than 75 interviews with federal agents, victims, politicians, activists, psychologists, porn-stars, among others.
Check out the trailer!
You’re invited to do more than just watch. If you want to get informed, inspired and equipped in real practical ways to fight sex-trafficking then this is the place for you! Contact nycurbanproject@gmail.com for more information!
May 9, 2013
“What’s Your Price” How much does it cost for you life to be changed? We believe that the price of our lives is Jesus. He came not so that we would have life on the other side, but live an abundant life here on Earth!
What does that mean practically in our every day lives? What exactly is Jesus inviting us into if He paid a price? Come get answers to those questions and more as Jonathan Walton visits Baruch’s Large group on May 9.
*Note: this event is only open to Baruch College students. If you are NOT a student and would like to attend, please email nycurbanproject@gmail.com.
May 2, 2013
Will you join Oxfam America, Slow Food, and two Ghanaian cocoa farmers here in NYC on May 2nd? The farmers, Mr. Kwesi Boateng Afriyie and Ms. Christiana Adusei, will be on a nationwide tour of the US with Divine Chocolate. They will take part in a panel discussion, where they will describe their relationship with Divine Chocolate, share personal stories as farmers growing cocoa and participating in a fair trade cooperative (Kuapo), and talk about their hopes for agriculture and the challenges for the next generation of farmers. Also on the panel will be representatives from Oxfam America, who will discuss Oxfam’s GROW Campaign and Behind the Brands Campaign, and from Slow Food, who will talk about their work.
The event will be an opportunity to learn about the experiences of the different partners working towards the same goals of prioritizing small-scale and women farmers, and encouraging participatory co-ownership, democratic decision making and shared wealth. It will also provide insights into the functioning of the Kuapo cooperative, which markets around 70% of the world’s fair trade chocolate.
To RSVP, or for more info, email Will at wfenton@oxfamamerica.org
April 12, 2013
One Cry is a dynamic network of students from different church and parachurch groups uniting in prayer across the 88+ college and university campuses of the New York City Metro Area for the purpose of seeking God’s face for transformation of our colleges and the city beyond them.
What is One Cry Citywide Gathering?
It is a special large united gathering of college students from every campus, ministry, and church in the NYC area. The focus is on uniting under Christ in prayer and mission.
You are invited to gather with students, staff, and leaders all over the city to pray for God’s freedom and city-wide revival!
March 30, 2013
The average age of entry into sexual exploitation is 13 years old. 97% of runaways who reach NYC are approached about sex for some food, shelter or safety within 24 hours of arriving. What would it look like to get involved in the lives of vulnerable girls in NYC?
It looks like, GIRL BE HEARD! NYCUP is partnering with this ground-breaking production to raise awareness and call people to faith and action against sex-trafficking and modern-day slavery. Come and see TRAFFICKED on March 30, 7pm @ Barnard College.
During October 4-13, we aim to reach 12,000 people with an invitation to fight human trafficking. We will train more than 500 leaders to call communities to faith and action at 60 traveling art stations, 80 events on 10 campuses, and a catalytic Freedom Festival at City Center in midtown Manhattan. You are invited to get involved in building momentum for this movement!
Click here to see a video for Girl Be Heard
Cost: Suggested $5.00 for Students, $10 for non-students
Email nycurbanproject@gmail.com for more information.
CLICK HERE TO RSVP!
March 29, 2013
The disciples asked Jesus, “when we pray, how should we pray?” His response is what we have come to know as the Lord’s Prayer, a pattern for how to talk to Our Father in Heaven. “Teach Us How to Pray” is an interactive prayer event to culminate a week’s worth of service and invite all into a lifetime of following Jesus to seek justice, love mercy and walk humbly with God.
Led by Courtney Wong, we will pray for ourselves, the city, and the world inviting His Kingdom to come on earth as it is in Heaven. We will be praying specifically for end of sex-trafficking and labor slavery through various styles including out loud, in silence, small groups, individually and more. Also, we will use different postures like on our knees, hands open (to receive), and sitting down (resting in God). If you want to pray but don’t “know how” then this is where you want to be!
If you have questions and concerns, don’t hesitate to reach out! We look forward to seeing you there. Email nycurbanproject@gmail.com for more information