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Backpage is NOT an Ally in Fighting Sex-Trafficking By Jonathan Walton - Posted May 17, 2012 senatorsofficenycup

Some would say that Backpage is an ally against the fight against human trafficking – and it’s just not true. Click here to learn why and see how Backpage is NOT an Ally in the Fight Against Sex-Trafficking. On June 20th, join NYCUP, the Coalition Against Trafficking in Women and hundreds of people in [...]

NYCUP Artist Courtney Wong debuts her song “Taking A Stand” in a music video directed by Gisella Gutierrez (a NYCUP Alum). The song tells a story of the terrible injustice surrounding Sex Trafficking, and about her choice to take a stand while inviting us to do so too.

Are We Really Any Different? By Jonathan Walton - Posted May 2, 2012 fairtradelogo

“We are not able to do the things that God has called us to do because we are not the people He has called us to be” says Francis Chan. It is not we ourselves who will change us, but Jesus who is the power for transformation. God’s invitation is for us to live [...]

“Give Them Shelter” says Jimmy Lee, Restore By Jonathan Walton - Posted April 25, 2012

He was the first speaker I had ever invited to NYCUP Summer in 2009. Now he is the Executive Director of Restore. Read this article and Restore NYC’s new director, Jimmy Lee. NEW YORK—Thousands of women are sold for sex every day in New York City, but between two long-term restoration homes, only 24 [...]

Jason Russell, Mike Daisey and Jesus By Jonathan Walton - Posted April 24, 2012 JonathanIC

The low wages, long hours, abuse and suicides are not a myth or rumor but the realities of millions of people who work in manufacturing plants in China and other developing nations. FoxConn, most famous because it produces the Ipod, Ipad and other Apple Products burst into the forefront of a media frenzy when the [...]

“How InterVarsity Ruined My Life…” By Jonathan Walton - Posted April 18, 2012

I read this article and I wanted to repost because I think what she says is true. I believe that this is a warning to any Christian whose faith depends on their youth group, college ministry chapter, charismatic leader, and emotional high after emotional high. We need to get to know Jesus for ourselves, own [...]

Reflections on Good Friday and Easter… By Jonathan Walton - Posted April 11, 2012 crownofthorns

Part I. “My dad dropped a TV on me when I was five. It was a big one. He just watched me try to push it off.” “I’m afraid of you because…you look like the man who raped me.” “My father got angry once and he tried to throw me out [...]

Concert and Worship Featuring Courtney Wong THURSDAY & FRIDAY By Jonathan Walton - Posted youvegottalent

So, if you’re wondering what to do this Thursday or Friday Night, there are two great opportunities for you and all of your friends! Featuring MTV VJ, Bai Yu and NYC Based artists Caroline Tseng, Minnow Park and NYCUP’s own Courtney Wong! This competition will benefit the Coalition for Asian American Children and [...]