By Curtis D. Tucker, Enid Buzz | Wednesday, March 30, 2016
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ENID, Okla. - Events are sometimes the best way to bring awareness to a cause. This weekend a large group of volunteers will be bringing awareness to the fight against slavery. Today, an estimated 35 million people are entrapped in slavery. Women and children are most often the victims with no hope or voice. The numbers and the problem can sometimes feel insurmountable.
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A small group in Enid, Oklahoma may not be able to solve this problem on their own, but when many come together, they can save and completely change the life of that one hurting little girl. And then another, and then another.
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Enid Fights Slavery is the name of the group and they have three goals in mind. Their first concern is to raise awareness about slavery in the world today. The second goal is to bring Enid and surrounding areas together around one of God's passions. And lastly they want to raise money in order to rescue and restore the oppressed, restrain the oppressors, and reform broken justice systems.
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The main event for Spring 2016 is the Enid Fights Slavery Garage Sale. On April 2 from 8am to 2pm, Forgotten Ministries Training Center, 1714 S. 4th St, will host the garage sale which includes hundreds of donated items, a walk through art exhibit depicting the plight of slavery in the world today, a children's lemonade stand and bake sale, and informational presentations.
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The group is accepting donated items of all kinds including baked goods and lemonade for the children's bake sale and lemonade stand. The Forgotten Ministries Training Center will be open for donations March 28 through April 1, from 9am-5pm. OBA, 5913 W. Chestnut Ave., will be accepting donations through March 31, from 8am to 4:30pm.
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You can learn more on their Facebook Page or by contacting enidfightsslavery@gmail.com. Proceeds benefit International Justice Mission at www.ijm.org.
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Enid Fights Slavery is in need of volunteers as well. If you have a few hours to spare please visit Volunteer Spot to sign up.
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Enid Fights Slavery Garage Sale
