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{Purposeful Giveaway} Delicate Fortress

I know you all are out at your doorbusters as I post this. You are trying to find parking spots, fighting the crowds, standing in long lines, probably wondering what in the world you are doing.

Can I show you something? Put your bags down and read a little and then shop a bit from your comfy couch with no. pressure. at. all.

I want to tell you about someone I recently “met” online who I totally admire.

Karyn, a stay-at-home mom and occupational therapist, learned about the human trafficking crisis as well as incredible nonprofits doing significant work for human trafficking victims and survivors – work bringing hope, opportunity, and a brighter future through vocational training. And, her passion for the cause grew…or exploded.

She wanted to support these groups through her shopping and searched for a place where she could purchase items from artisans to support a variety of nonprofits to help fight human trafficking. When she couldn’t find a single site like that, she stepped on up and created one–Delicate Fortress Creations.

Since its inception, DFC has opened its arms to over 25 different artisan groups around the world to fight human trafficking, poverty, and modern day slavery. Groups like Abba House Foundation, Radiant Hope, and International Princess Project…to name a few.

And, on top of supporting all those groups, Karyn has started a fundraising program too, giving 25% of sales using your unique coupon code during your designated week to you for your cause. All you do is share the code. People will buy…promise. Since September, she’s held 5 fundraisers–2 of which were for adoptive families raising money for their adoption process. The last family who participated had 40 purchases from people from 7 different states. Those purchases supported 22 different artisan and nonprofit groups around the world. And, they raised $741.75 in that one week to offset their travel costs. That rocks.


There’s so much I love on her site. I instantly fell in love with the animal backpacks from Made By Survivors–as did some one else I know.

In fact, she’s napped with it and asked to wear it in the bath. It’s an everyday accessory really.

Here’s Lydia trying to explain to Daddy how a toy ice cream cone ended up flushed down the potty. Perhaps you can understand why the monkey is fitting for her, our little Chinese Curious George. (sigh)

Karyn is offering one reader here an animal backpack of their choice (panda, elephant, lion, or crazy crazy monkey)–let’s hope your little one doesn’t get into any trouble wearing hers.

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
  
You don’t have to be a blog follower to enter. No pressure! But, would love to have you!


For one entry, leave a comment here sharing one of your favorite items at Delicate Fortress Creations (I could never ask you to choose just one).


For a second entry, go check out one of the artisan or nonprofit groups DFC supports and leave a comment here sharing which site you visited and something you learned about them.
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Only takes one entry to win. But, two entries make your chances better. And, purposeful giveaways are about supporting great causes–so, sure hope you check a bunch of them out.

You only have through TUESDAY the 29th to enter. So, I extended it a day. Gotta get you all home from Black Friday shopping to come enter!
I’ll choose a winner using random.org after that.
And, please go to DFC’s Facebook page too and like them–please, for my sake, at the very least?
For every new FB fan DFC gets this week, Karyn is going to her Cyber Monday sale by 1% for up to 30% off site wide! Yahoo! The final sale amount will be announced Sunday on the DFC blog.
Come on, we can get 30 new fans there.

We’re not done yet! More to come! More to come!

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  2. I visited Acacia Creations and learned the employees make a wage 5X higher than Kenya’s national average. It’s amazing how our purchases could make such a positive impact on their futures.

  4. Visited the Escaping Child Marriage page…women from India who Live in the Himilayan Mtn. Regions and have been victims of childhood marriage. These women are able to stay at the Short Stay Home. They make beautiful jewelry! These women are learning life skills and how to cope.

  6. I visited Abba House Foundation’s website. Learned that the Moores are from right here in my city, and instead of retiring and taking life easy, they are pouring out their lives in Thailand rescuing boys and girls from prostitution.

  9. I love the Monkey backpack. If I do not win I might have to buy one. I really love it and I think Caroline will too.

  10. I looked at the Made by Survivors
    website. What great items not only the monkey backpack but the lady bug purse.

  13. I love the panda backpack and I know a special little girl in China who would love it!
    Tricia

  14. I am completely inspired by these women who see a need or become burdened for a cause and actually take action! I hope I can do the same! I love the owl journal!

  16. I visited the website for Escaping Child Marriage. They are located in India and all the women were rescued from childhood marriages. I think it is wonderful that they are now living a free life, and have the support of other women. Plus, they make beautiful jewelry!!!!

  17. I love the Pomegranate Lip Smoothie from Thistle Farms. The lotion is awesome too! I have been very happy with all the products from DFC. (and that fundraiser you mentioned, helped my dear loved ones – we are so thankful :)

  18. Hmmm….so hard to choose! I love the Red Polka Dot Reversible Headband!

    acgoad at comcast dot net

  19. I checked out Acacia Creations and learned about how they recycle everyday items to make AMAZING items!

    acgoad at comcast dot net

  20. I just love the elephant back pack, but all of them are so cute!!! Love your store. I have saved it in my favorites! Thank you!

  22. I like that there is a group represented right in our own backyard, Thistle Farms. Way to often when we think about helping others we cross the seas and forget our own neighbors and community.
    melinda@lookwhatmomfound dot com

  25. I love Made By Survivors and did some Christmas shopping on their site last year. Their products are beautiful! I love that they teach these women jewelry making and other trades to help them have a fresh start!

  26. I loved the bookmarks with the simple messages. Great gifts for readers like me. I, of course, also loved the animal backpacks!

  27. I tried to link to the Honduras program, but to no avail. What I did learn is that 1/2 of the world’s population lives on less than $2 a day (cheaper than our coffees!) and one billion of these are children. Just heartbreaking!

  32. I visited “Conserve India.” They use India’s waste and “upcycle” it into sellable products!

  37. I that 100% of thier profits go to “non-profits fighting human trafficking, modern day slavery and child exploitation”. A REALLY great cause which few Americans/Canadians really even think about! (Corey olomon)(olomon@hotmail.com)

  41. I visisted Daughters. They are trying to help girls and women who are escaping human trafficing.
    trixie420247 at yahoo dot com

  45. I visited Abba House Foundation and learned that they’re working to rescue children who have been forced into prostitution.

  54. I really like the elephant and monkey backpacks.

    jenny_anwar at yahoo.com

  62. My favorite is the Monkey backpack second fav would be the Child’s Lion Backpack
    Connie G
    CGruning at aol(dot)com

  65. Love the Iha Tote
    I visited Eco Friendly Papers and I learned that cotton rags are used to create their unique journals. They are wonderful

    pattifritz2000 at yahoo dot com
    thanks

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