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    About ICA

    International Crisis Aid began in 2000 by delivering humanitarian aid to "no-go" regions of war-torn Southern Sudan. Since then, ICA's programs have expanded to include feeding, medical, orphanages, disaster relief, girls' schools, community development, and rescue from sex trafficking. As an established non-profit, ICA serves children and families in need from Cambodia, Ethiopia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, North Korea, Indonesia, and Sudan.
    www.crisisaid.org to find out more!

    Tuesday
    Jul202010

    Photography Fundraiser for ICA

     Here's a fundraising idea for you...

    A Saint Louis photographer auctioned off a photo shoot session to a family with all of the proceeds benefitting ICA.  This family paid the highest bid of $125 for the session.  See below for a sample!

      

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

        

    Monday
    Jul122010

    Haiti Slideshow from June 2010 Trip

    Haiti Slideshow, created by ICA Volunteer Advocate Sheri Ingrassia while with ICA in Haiti, June 2010.

    Wednesday
    Jul072010

    Salsa Congress in October Benefits ICA

    Visit www.stlsalsacongress.com for more information!

     

    Wednesday
    Jun302010

    CHIROPRACTORS HOST FUNDRAISER FOR ICA

    On May 5, 2010, Bradley Chiropractic and Integrative Healthcare Center hosted their annual Patient Appreciation Day at their offices in Arnold, Missouri.  Along with offering chiropractic adjustments for only $10, they provided food, massages, prizes, raffles, new patient incentives, product discounts, and much more, with 100% of the proceeds benefitting International Crisis Aid.

    A few hundred patients showed up for this event, and in just one day, over $3,000 was raised for ICA!

    We would like to say a big THANK YOU to Dr. Shawn Bradley, Dr. Amy Philippi-Horn, their staff, and all of the patients who showed up to make this day a success.  You truly are appreciated.

    http://bradleychiro.com/

    http://www.ihccenter.com/about_us/Dr_Amy_Philippi-Horn.htm

    Monday
    Jun282010

    ICA Needs Sponsors for 75 More Children in Haiti

     

    ICA is sponsoring an orphange for 100 children, school for 400 children and church for the community in Leogane, Haiti. At this time, we only have 15 of the children fully sponsored.  We urgently need your help to get these children sponsored.  For only $40 a month they will recieve shelter, food, water, clothing, education and more.  Please consider sponsoring a child today.  If you are unable to commit to $40 a month for one year, then please help us find someone who can.

    View the children's photos and profiles on our website http://www.crisisaid.org/sponsorship.html

    Thank you for your consideration!

    Tuesday
    Jun222010

    Fundraiser Benefitting ICA Haiti Projects receives reception at Barnes-Jewish Hospital

    The artist Lloyd Kleine Harvey has created a series of note cards to benefit Haiti to sell at his exhibition "Stillness" at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. The note cards are based on Mr. Harvey's pen and ink drawings of trees, and each carries a quote from the book Stillness Speaks by contemporary spiritual teacher Eckhart Tolle, conveying messages of stillness and hope. A portion of the sale of these note cards will be donated to International Crisis Aid to support our relief efforts in Haiti.

    A reception will be held at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Arts + Healthcare Gallery in the Shoenberg Pavilion on Thursday, June 24th from 4 to 6 p.m. For more information, please contact Lloyd Kleine Harvey at be.at.peace@att.net, or Sarah Colby, BJH Arts and Healthcare Coordinator at sjc0705@bjc.org.

    Monday
    Jun142010

    http://www.crisisaid.org/5k.html

    Wednesday
    Jun092010

    Brothels in Haiti

    Imagine what it would be like to live in a shack like this... by a dump... being controlled by a pimp and sexually exploited multiple times by multiple men a day. 

    What if this were your friend... or your daughter? 

    What if this were YOU? 

     

     

    ICA is rescuing girls like this out of brothels and red light districts around the world.  Below, ICA President Pat Bradley stands with Jacqualine--a girl he just rescued from a brothel in Haiti.  Behind them is the shack she was forced to sell her body in.   

     

     

    Tuesday
    May182010

    Summary of Highlights 2009; Annual Report Coming Soon!

    As we report the accomplishments of 2009, we are reminded that it is because of our donors, volunteers and Advocates that we are able to reach out to those hurting in this world. 

    ICA's Annual Report will be released in just a few weeks. Are you on the mailing list?  Register today at www.crisisaid.org to receive the full report from 2009.

    Here are a few accomplishments not included in the Annual Report:

    • Completed 7 Trips: 5 to Ethiopia, 1 to Afghanistan and 1 to Bahrain.
    • Enlarged our capacity for fundrasing by applying for 15 grants. 93% of funds went directly to programs.
    • Over 100 volunteers logged more than 2,000 volunteer hours, saving ICA thousands of dollars in administrative and fundraising expenses.
    • Raised over $20,000 in our Inaugural 5K. The 2010 5K Date and Location will be announced soon!
    • Launched ICA's Blog Site and was listed on almost 100 social networkign sites. Join us on FaceBook, Twitter and others.
    • Benefitted from more than 20 fundraisers hosted by schools, churches, businesses, and individuals.  View fundraising projects at www.crisisaid.org.
    • The Generate Program to Generate Awareness, Funds and Change for Victims of Sex Trafficking became an ICA project to implement in youth groups, high schools and colleges. Contact ICA at info@crisisaid.org to learn how you can implement Generate.
    • Began the Safe T-shirt project, primarily run by volunteers. Purchase your shirt at www.crisisaid.org

    Don't forget to sign up to receive e-blast updates or newsletters at www.crisisaid.org.

    Friday
    May142010

    ICA Brings Safe Campaign to Haiti, Rescues 2 Girls Today

    Dear all, 

    We went back to the red light district yesterday and gave out the gift packs to about 200 girls. They told us it was the first time anyone did something nice with no strings attached. It went very good.

    Today we returned with a group from Trinity Fellowship from Amarillo Texas. While walking around I felt God point 2 different girls out to rescue. 

    We are going to set them up with a roadside kiosk selling a variety of different products. We explained that if they are successful it will make it possible for us to rescue others from this horrible situation. I also explained to them that God picked them out specifically to be the first ones that He is rescuing. We explained that His heart breaks for them and all the other girls and He wants them to be set free to live His plan for their lives. 

    So all that to say we now have a Safe Campaign in Haiti. I had no plans to do this but God saw differently. 

    I thank you from the bottom of my heart for making this possible. 

    I love you

    Pat