Trades Of Hope: Founders Tour Columbus (The Roosevelt Coffeehouse)

Hey everyone--

Trades of Hope recently held their founders tour at The Roosevelt Coffeehouse in Columbus. I went with my friend Bethany (she is the cutie in the bright patterned dress looking at the merchandise in one of the pictures below). We had such a good evening hearing from Co-Founders, Gretchen and Elisabeth Huijskens and a compassionate entrepreneur, Jill Butler. 

The stories of change and hope for women living in poverty and difficulty situations were very inspiring. Trades of Hope's mission is to change these women's lives from pain and struggle into stories of hope. Many of the women have been rescued from sex slavery. Many are living in war torn countries and others are handicapped or raising handicapped children without support.  

Trades of Hopes work with the artisans and organizations that are helping women directly. They help my marketing their products. They believe that anyone at any age can make a difference and be a world changer!

The Roosevelt Coffeehouse is an awesome awesome spot to pop in and have a cup coffee. It was my first time and I had no idea the good they were doing. They are feeding people in need locally and internationally and they are working to rescue those who have been enslaved. They have good coffee for good, good for fighting hunger, good for clean water and good for fighting human trafficking. Yeah.. they're really cool. It was just a plus that their coffee is yummy! I definitely recommend this coffeehouse. 

Both of these organizations have found really awesome ways to make a difference. They're fighting injustice daily and working to be the light in the world.

Have a sweet day!

Christina xx

The Daily Sugar x Operation Smile

Hey everyone--

Today, I've partnered with Operation Smile to share a little bit about their organization and mission with you! Operation Smile (operationsmile.org) is an international medical charity that is committed to helping improve the health and lives of children born with cleft lip, cleft palate and other facial deformities. They have a presence in over 60 countries and they provided more than 220,000 free surgeries for children in need!

What can you do to help? If you're wondering what you can do to help Operation Smile, there are so many ways that you can make a difference! No matter what level of time, skill, or money that you have to give, there is an option for you. 

My two personal favorite options:

1. Rent your textbooks from Campus Book Rentals (campusbookrentals.com) because they donate to Operation Smile with each textbook rental! 

2. Send a note (online) to a child receiving surgery! 

To do this:

go to operationsmile.org > arrow down to the bottom of the page > click Smile Partners on the bottom left side of the page > arrow down to the Exclusive Smile Partner Opportunities section > click on Send A Note > you will then enter your name, email address and personal message of encouragement

(Takes just a few minutes of your time!)

"The need is great... we have the courage to take on the challenge. There are not enough human beings to take care of the need... We have to continue to do more, we have to challenge ourselves to do more."

-Dr. Bill Magee, Operation Smile Co-founder & President

I hope this collaboration helped inform you a little bit more on the difference that Operation Smile is making. If you choose to contribute to their efforts in any way, it will be greatly appreciated by many!

Have a very sweet day!

Christina xx

Campus Book Rentals & Operation Smile Collaboration

Hey friends--

I've partnered up with Campus Book Rentals to let you know about their awesome company and partnership with Operation Smile! If you're in the market for textbooks, Campus Book Rentals has some really great perks for students!
Some of these include: - Save 40%-90% off bookstore prices -Free shipping both ways -You can highlight in the books -Rental periods are flexible - Donation to Operation Smile with each textbook rental
With Campus Book Rentals, you can save a great deal of money on textbook rentals! Even better, you can help a very worthy cause while you shop. With each textbook rented, Campus Book Rentals donates to Operation Smile. 

Operation Smile is an international children's medical charity that transforms lives through surgery. They perform safe, effective cleft lip and cleft palate surgeries and they deliver medical therapies to children in low and middle income countries. Every 3 minutes, a child is born with a cleft. A child born with a cleft has increased odds of dying before their 1st birthday. Many children that survive with a cleft condition have difficulty eating, speaking, hearing, or breathing. In many of these cases, parents and families can't afford the surgeries to help their children. Operation Child is being very proactive about this issue and our working in over 60 countries to heal children's smiles and bring hope where it's needed. 
You can help them make the difference in these children's lives! 
Check out their site today to rent today!   & Check out Operation Smile's website and adorable blog (The Smile Blog) for more information on the charity!
Happy reading!
Christina xx