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| ———— Introducing 7 World-Changing Keynotes ————
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| Thinking about registering? 6 weeks to go, 26 states and 13 countries represented so far! Space is limited, so don't wait long. We are busy preparing for our second national Thistle Farms Conference, ROOTS: Digging Deep & Growing Hope, scheduled for October 12-14, 2014 in Nashville. Join us for what is shaping up to be an exciting, informative and inspiring event. Regina and Shelia join Becca, Sheryl WuDunn, and The Reverend Canon Gideon Byamugisha along with other extraordinary Keynote Speakers and a stellar group of Discussion Leaders to explore 5 ROOT CAUSES of oppression, trafficking, prostitution, addiction, poverty and homelessness and offer 5 SOLUTIONS for healing.
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| ———— Justice Tea Just Tastes Better ————
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| Pictured above with Thistle Farms employees Kristin & Luisa, our tea kit extends the reach of justice further with this kit than any other. Women in 5 social enterprises spanning 4 countries are enjoying better lives and employment with your purchase. The Tea Survival Kit contains: 3 servings of 4 teas, 10 organic honey sticks, 12 paper tea filters, a spoon, and a gorgeous multi-purpose satchel! Cost: $40.00. Value: Economic freedom for women!
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| ———— Thank you, Delevante Creative ————
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| Thistle Farms recently reached a milestone of over $1,000,000 in sales and we now employ over 50 residents and graduates of Magdalene! One of our faithful, 'silent' partners who has helped us grow is Delevante Creative, a branding and design firm. Says Katrina Robertson, National Sales Director (pictured above with Mike Delevante and Suzanne Nahay), "The Delevante team has given freely of their time and expertise and it's had a huge impact on our ability to reach this milestone. The new look of our labels has helped us compete on a different level -- they are now as bold as the women of Thistle Farms!"
A huge thank you from everyone here for believing in the women, and the products, of Thistle Farms!
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| ———— Meet Shared Trade Partner, ABAN ————
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| Congratulations to our Shared Trade: A Fair Share For Women partners, A Ban Against Neglect (ABAN), as they recently celebrated their 3rd class of Women's Empowerment Group graduates! Read a moving graduation speech here. Each week until the e-commerce launch of Shared Trade in October, we will focus on one of our 14 Shared Trade partners at SHAREDTRADE.ORG. Read, Like, Share, and Tweet the stories and news!
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| ———— What's Up at Thistle Stop Cafe? ————
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|  Join Josh Rouse & Friends at the Thistle Stop Cafe on 9/25! For tickets, click HERE. | |
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| ———— Becca's Speaking Schedule ————
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10/1 - Canterbury UMC - Birmingham, AL 10/2-3 - ECW Annual Conference - Alexander City, AL 10/5-7 - Diocesan Clergy Conference - Chicago, IL 10/8 - Women's Fund of Greater Chattanooga - Chattanooga, TN 10/12-14 - Thistle Farms National Conference - Scarritt Bennett Center, Nashville, TN 10/14 - Thistle Farms-Magdaene Fall Fundraiser - The Ryman, Nashville, TN 10/17-19 - St. Matthew's Episcopal - Louisville, KY 10/21 - Vanderbilt Innovation & Entrepreneurship Society - Nashville, TN
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| THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING FOR THEIR CREATIVE GIFTS; Regina, Kristin & Luisa, Tea Survival Kit and Delevante team photos by Peggy Napier.
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T H I S T L E F A R M S / M A G D A L E N E
Thistle Farms is a social enterprise of women who have survived prostitution, trafficking and addiction. Thistle Farms houses the bath and body care company, Thistle Stop Café and paper and sewing studios. All proceeds support Thistle Farms and the residential program, Magdalene. The community provides housing, food, healthcare, therapy and education, without charging residents or receiving government funding. Thistle Farms and Magdalene stand as a witness to the truth that in the end love is the most powerful force for change. To view our financial profile and audits on GivingMatters.com, click here. Visit our Donations page on our website to send a gift with credit card or checks can be mailed to Magdalene Inc., Box 6330B, Nashville, TN 37235. For questions related to giving, contact Marlei.
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