Monday, September 15, 2008

be set free

i heard about freeset bags from a good friend. once i checked into it...i had to support it. mine came in the mail just the other day! go get one now! here's the story....

Each Freeset Bag tells a story of one woman's journey to freedom. She used to stand with 6,000 other prostitutes in a small but well known area of North Calcutta. She didn't choose her profession; it chose her. Poverty does that. It robs people of their dignity and children of their innocence.

She still lives in the same area, but instead of selling her body she makes Freeset Bags. Now she has choices, the choice to work decent hours for decent pay, to re-establish her dignity in her community and to learn to read and write. Now her daughter won't have to stand in the street selling her body like her mother used to. Freedom has been passed on to the next generation.

By purchasing a Freeset Bag, you become part of the story of freedom. Thank you!


less of me...

12 comments:

Natalie said...

Wonderful! I am going to have to go purchase a freeset bag now!!! It's more than a bag your purchasing... Thanks J!

Cheryl said...

Cool.... I'll have to get me one and my next thought was 'Christmas is coming...' now who could I buy one of these for???

Pastor's Perspective said...

Bags that hold lives! Amazing. Something definitely worth supporting.

bronwenhealyhope said...

you are a gem of a friend and great at supporting what you believe in.....

the story behind these bags is powerful.

at the moment 150 women rescued from prostitution in Sonagacchi India...with a vision for 500 by 2012.

bring it on Lord....and humble hearted leadership.

Caitlyn Turner said...

J... way to go with using whatever means and influence you have to continue Gods story of redemption and freedom for every single person in the world!! It's a challenge to all of us to make sure that we are doing everything we can to raise awareness and crush the ignorance that revolves around our understanding of the many oppressed people in the world we live!!

Caitlyn Turner said...

I hope my previous comment wasn't too long for you to read!!

John said...

whoa. i think sue would really dig one of those.

Natalie said...

Alexcia & I just got a bag this morning! Woo! Hoo!

Monika said...

Thanks for sharing this... I'll have to get one for myself and maybe a few for Christmas presents! What a wonderful cause.

Amanda Mays said...

Oh is this your man bag? Okay that's different then, your less of a chick-dude now, well in my eyes anyway but ditch the pin ;)

Amanda Mays said...

Okay Awesome! I am totally ordering mine, see what i miss out on when I "unplug" for so long!

Carrie Hasson said...

i love the direction you're taking your blog Jeramy...these bags are not only for a good cause, but they're beautiful! thanks for sharing...