You may be familiar with Christian singer/songwriter Natalie Grant. She's GMA's three-time reigning Female Vocalist of the Year, was the most-played female artist on Christian radio in 2008, and has released seven studio recordings. But after seeing an episode of Law & Order (funny how that keeps popping up), she's also the founder of the Home Foundation.
The Home Foundation was started in 2005 and has since partnered with the likes of IJM, the Not for Sale campaign, and World Vision to educate communities, build shelters and orphanages, and provide medical equipment/assistance for victims of sex trafficking. Natalie also worked with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to launch an anti-trafficking coalition in Tennessee.
According to the Home Foundation's MySpace page, the Foundation is currently raising funds "with a two-fold purpose: to build a much needed medical infirmary for Bombay Teen Challenge at their Village of Hope outside of Mumbai, India, and also to support the work of IJM as they continue to seek justice." Natalie is also speaking about the reality of human trafficking in America through her radio, television and concert appearances across the U.S.
It's so interesting for me to hear about how people became aware of child trafficking, and when they first realized how widespread it is today. Where were you when you started learning?
Maybe January 15, 2009 is the day that you can bring the issue to light in someone else's life. As for me, I'm feeling especially thankful for people like Natalie today.
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