MLK Jr. Health and Human Services Award We are so incredibly honored to share that this January, Eye Heart World and The Rose Center were awarded the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Health & Human Services Award by PUAD, People United to Advance the Dream in Mobile, Alabama. For 29 years, this organization has been advancing the Dream of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in pursuing equity, justice, and freedom for all people by providing services in our local communities. The mission statement of PUAD is “to honor Dr. King’s legacy through a collaboration of community leaders, business executives, civic organizations and academic institutions to encourage and implement scholarships, community service, and promote cultural progressiveness.” Here’s what our Alabama Director,...
THE ROSE HOME'S FIRST GRADUATION The first participant to join The Rose Home just graduated on February 4! We’re so proud of how far she’s come since joining us in October of 2017 at the grand opening of The Rose Home. She had been trafficked for years and lived a life of physical abuse and substance abuse. Now, she has an apartment to move into in a transition to independent living! We're so proud of our first official graduate! She loves to cook, and when she first arrived at The Rose Home, her dream was to become a chef. She cooked plenty of meals for everyone at The Rose Home, and she now works at a restaurant in the area....
Our Alabama Team and Rose Center has had a huge year! Because of your amazing and loyal support, you helped us open the Rose Center in March, have two wonderful community fundraisers, and gain interest and relationships within the South Alabama community from not only volunteers, but also health professionals, law enforcement, churches, schools, and fellow nonprofits aiding in local women's needs. Here's a breakdown of some of The Rose Center's community highlights in 2018: Opening of the Rose Center in March 102 Services Provided total 30 Referrals total First Yoga Class for participants from Sarah at Core Studio The In Her Shoes Gala Race For Hope hosted by City Hope Church Presentation at Mobile Alabama Human Trafficking Task Force...
The Rose Home The ladies at The Rose Home have had a busy December! With a home at almost full capacity with participants at almost every stage, it’s been a month with many different needs and many different personalities. The good news is that at every stage, they are making progress. One participant is participating more in groups than she did before. The two participants who have been here the longest have been making real progress and using “street thinking” a lot less. The two newer participants are doing very well acclimating to The Rose Home and putting real effort into the programming. These ladies are trying their best to change their lives for the better, and we’re honored to...
Buy Now Introducing: the William Wallet! We’re inspired by the life and work of William Wilberforce, who was a British politician and philanthropist. William was dedicated to ending the slave trade in British colonies and slavery around the world. Here are 8 of our favorite things about William Wilberforce: He was a leader. He helped found the British Anti-Slavery Society. He was sincere. William was not interested in politics in the beginning of his life. As he grew more dedicated to his Christian faith, he realized that politics could be a platform for positive change. He didn’t care about popularity. William fought for slaves to be free in the British House of Commons, even though the idea was very unpopular....
