Seeds of Empowerment

07/31/2026

The Bowling Green State University Labor Trafficking Education and Research Initiative will be hosting a celebratory event highlighting the ten year legacy of Eyes Open International. The event will take place on Thursday, August 27th from 5 to 8pm. Registration is required.

Participants attending will gain a better perspective and understanding of labor trafficking, as it exists both in the United States and globally, while also celebrating the Harold D'Souza family’s legacy & continual fight to end human trafficking.

Please register to join by scanning the QR code below of clicking on the link: https://info.bgsu.edu/-temporary-slug-1a8593f7-f568-4106-a22a-47885ea3e0c6?hs_preview=FqOTebUH-216197865138

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07/31/2026

While today is recognized as World Day Against Trafficking in Persons… may we remember that this mission extends far beyond a single day.
Together, let's keep planting seeds, inspiring hope, and driving meaningful change 🌱

07/21/2026

To understand the reality of Labor Trafficking as it exists in the United States please read the harrowing story of the Harold D'Souza family & their nonprofit Eyes Open International. Join us in celebrating their remarkable journey at Bowling Green State University on Thursday, Aug. 27 from 5-8 p.m. in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union, Lenhart Grand Ballroom at 1001 E Wooster St, Bowling Green, OH 43403. This is event is free & light hors d’oeuvres will be provided. Registration to attend is required by registering at this link: https://info.bgsu.edu/-temporary-slug-1a8593f7-f568-4106-a22a-47885ea3e0c6?hs_preview=FqOTebUH-216197865138

Through international advocacy and a partnership with United for Human Rights, D’Souza is working to move the fight against trafficking from rescue to prevention.

07/13/2026

Never underestimate the power of a planted seed 🌱♥️🌱

One of the most meaningful moments of the evening was hearing from Seeds of Empowerment and seeing firsthand how your generosity is already changing lives.

We were deeply moved by a survivor who courageously shared her story and reminded us that community involvement, compassion, and support are essential to the healing and recovery process. Her testimony was a powerful reminder that every donation made by our members has a lasting impact.

We also learned about one of the many programs our donation helps support. Incarcerated parents, stepparents, grandparents, aunts, and uncles are given the opportunity to choose a children's book, record themselves reading it, and include a personal message for the child they love. The book and recording are then mailed to the child—often with a photo of their loved one—creating a priceless connection that offers comfort, hope, and reassurance during a difficult time.

This is the power of our collective giving. Together, we aren't just writing checks—we're changing lives and strengthening families throughout Erie County.

💙 Congratulations to the Erie County CASA Program, our selected charity for the July meeting! We are excited to support your mission of advocating for children in our community.

If you were unable to attend the meeting, please send your check to Linda as soon as possible so we can present our donation to the Erie County CASA Program. Every check received helps us make an even greater impact for the children CASA serves.

Thank you to everyone who continues to make 100+ Women Who Care Erie County such a powerful force for good in our community!

07/11/2026

Thursday evening we were very humbled & blessed to be recognized for the generosity that was bestowed upon us recently by 100+ Women Who Care in Erie County, Ohio. The funding we have received has already been beneficial in purchasing items of need for survivors and will help us in creating more free human trafficking educational events throughout Erie County, as well as to bring another session of Aunt Mary’s Storybook of Companions Journeying Together to the Erie County Jail Life Recovery Program. We genuinely thank our esteemed board member Annette Mango for sharing her personal heart story of why this work matters 🌱♥️🌱.
In addition to this, we joined the organization and were able to each personally donate as new members to this month’s winner Erie County CASA Program - Ohio. How incredibly full circle for us to give back to another organization committed to serving youth in need, alongside women giving so generously ♥️🌱 The meeting discussed the impact of sharing your heart story. Many thanks to Elizabeth Moots for sharing our heart story and helping us continue to plant many seeds throughout Erie County… Never underestimate the power of a planted seed 🌱

07/07/2026

Seeds of Empowerment in conjunction with the BGSU Labor Trafficking Education & Research Initiative is thrilled to invite you to a pivotal event at Bowling Green State University on Thursday, August 27th, 2026 celebrating a decade of tireless efforts by the D'Souza Family and Eyes Open International (EOI) in combating human labor trafficking. As survivors themselves, Harold D'Souza and his family have dedicated their lives to shedding light on this critical issue. Join us for an evening of education, reflection, and celebration, as we come together with like-minded individuals committed to eradicating human trafficking. This FREE event promises to inspire and empower; register now via the link provided below to secure your spot. We hope to see you there 🌱

06/25/2026

06/23/2026

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We can't wait to hear how Seeds of Empowerment has put our collective donation to work in Erie County! 🌱💙

Join us on July 9th at the Sandusky Yacht Club to learn about the impact our members have made and the lives that have been changed through the power of collective giving.

✨ Social Time: 5:30 PM
✨ Meeting Begins: 6:15 PM

And don't come alone—bring a friend! The more women who join us, the greater our impact can be in our community. Together, we are making a difference, one meeting and one donation at a time.

06/19/2026

Feeling very humbled and blessed! Thank you again 100+ Women Who Care in Erie County, Ohio! We look forward to personally thanking each of you at your next meeting. Your generosity will help us plant many seeds 🌱♥️

In April, the 100+ Women Who Care organization met to decide which Erie County-based nonprofit would be receiving its latest donation as selected by members.

Members chose Seeds of Empowerment to receive this quarter's donation: https://tinyurl.com/5382ws3e