“Justice means making sure that everyone has the resources and opportunities they need to live out their God given human calling.”
Shave
Shave-ey
shari
follower and lover of Jesus, wife, mother, sister, loyal friend, artist, advocate for the poor and needy, kindred spirit
Inspiration
Shari or Shave as I affectionately call her, has taken a journey this week to a special place where “harassed and helpless” (Mt. 9:36) women have been rescued and given the opportunity for a new life – a WHOLLY life. Justice.
La Tienda
La Tienda means ”the store” in spanish and is a fair trade arts co-op for women located in the Dominican Republic. The women create originally designed items for sale. Beautiful jewellery, bags, candles, lip gloss, soap, paper and more. This co-op, lead by Rachel Sticklee, gives women of the village a way to sustain their own economy by creating gifts of beauty. Working at the Tienda enables these women to have enough money for rice and beans so that they and their children can eat everyday. The Tienda however is not owned by the workers themselves. Often they are threatened of being kicked out of their place of work. If this happens their livelihoods are in serious jeopardy.
Shari, along with “edeva” ( www.edeva.ca) is taking the initiative to make it possible for the women of La Tienda to OWN their own land and building to ensure the sustainability of their economic futures. This will enable them to continue working without the pressures of landlord mood swings, and continue providing for their families. Without the opportunity to work at the Tienda often women are left with the options of rummaging through the dumps or prostitution as ways to provide for their children.
Shave has been inspired by the women of La Tienda. They have touched a deep place in her soul She has been creating gifts of beauty, the women of La Tienda, through her passion and skill of capturing meaningful, magical life moments on canvas.
Shave has never met these women before. Until now.
I know this experience will have a profound affect of my sweet Shave –ey! I know my sweet Shave-ey will have a profound affect on the women in La Tienda! I know Jesus has already had a profound affect on my sweet Shave-ey and the women in La Tienda!
Justice
Joy
Grace
Changed Forever
*****If you want to know more about La Tienda, check out their website at:
www.latienda.moonfruit.com
1 comment:
Shari is such a sweetie, isn't she? I think this time is going to be a very significant one in her life!
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