TEXAS HUMAN TRAFFICKING RESEARCH/RESOURCES
New Texas task force will tackle human trafficking (Article)
http://www.star-telegram.com/2010/02/23/1991925/new-texas-task-force-will-tackle.html
The Texas Response to Human Trafficking (PDF)
http://www.oag.state.tx.us/AG_Publications/pdfs/human_trafficking.pdf
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JESUS YEAR
I’m now 33. Welcome to your Jesus year, a friend congratulated. Good. Lord. Really? Does this mean I’m to die at the hands of government?
Anyways, many friends joined me on Valentine’s Day as we not only celebrated my Jesus Year, but also Love. We spoke of what giving our lives away means and how that collectively plays out.
We have decided to gather our collective genius and help The SOLD Project with their areas of greatest need, and in doing so, we’re putting flesh to the marrow of good intentions. We, the people collecting under the banner of Love As Law, will pool our gifts as they naturally occur and try to make a difference in the world.
One individual offering help sounds singular, and though beautiful, it feels incomplete. To me anyways. However, one hundred individuals offering help sounds orchestral. Rich, vibrant, and life giving. This sounds complete to me. So that’s what we’re going for: an orchestra of talent.
Come play with us.
Hope. For us all.
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WHAT ARE YOU DOING?
CLICK HERE to go to the Facebook page for details!
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FEBRUARY 14th – DETAILS
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Oh SNAP! It’s a Birthday Party!
It’s birthday party. Who doesn’t want to come?
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COME TO MY BIRTHDAY PARTY!
It’s my birthday, and I want to celebrate with you so i’m throwing a dessert party!
Love As Law Presents: A Dessert Party benefiting The SOLD PROJECT
Your present to me? Bring a date, bring a financial gift (for the SOLD Project), and let’s celebrate love in a new way!
WHAT: Love As Law Dessert Party
WHEN: 8pm-9pm. February 14th, 2010.
WHERE: 18819 Amador Ave., Dallas, TX 75252 (MAP!)
email me for details or questions [michael(at)michaelmanes(dot)com]
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LOVE AS LAW: BENEFITING THE SOLD PROJECT
I met with several friends last week to talk about Love As Law and what this idea might become. I think we’ve settled on the idea that it will be a conference. Starting a foundation seems daunting (and even unnecessary).
So this year, YEAR ONE!, will be a concert that will benefit The SOLD Project. We’re starting small and simple.
Also, Feb. 14th is approaching quickly. No venue. No artist. Any ideas?
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MOSAIC FAMILY SERVICES
I’m walking out the door to meet with Lorrie Galanter from Mosaic Family Services. Mosaic is one of the very few organizations in Dallas that deals with human trafficking… i think. Regardless, I’m excited. I’m hoping to learn about human trafficking in Dallas.
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MOTHER TERESA
“I have found the paradox, that if you love until it hurts, there can be no more hurt, only more love.” - Mother Teresa
Love. For us all.
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FEB 14TH – HEY! THAT’S SAINT VALENTINE’S DAY
And my birthday! Hot. Also, I’ve decided that it is also the night (it’s a Sunday this year) I’m organizing an event for you and you’re loved one (or wannabe loved one).
A LOVE AS LAW event. The first one. Save the date. Details to follow.
Michael. For us all.
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