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May 14, 2011 It's been a while since I've updated and so much has happened! I've been able to establish connections with many different people with such different backgrounds but all with the same heart of wanting to help out. It's been incredible to witness and be a part of already. As y'all are my main support system, I wanted to update you with some exciting news! I found out a couple weeks back that I'll be going to Lusaka, Zambia for a week this summer!! My time there will be invaluable as I'll be able to accomplish many things that are just impossible to do stateside. I've already lined up appointments and meetings with various people just to learn as much as I possibly can while I'm there. This trip "home" will serve as a vision trip to get a better idea of short-term and long-term goals that are achievable for the culture and people there. I'll be taking lots of photos and even video so be looking forward to seeing some updated material on the website in August. I can't wait to be able to share these women's hearts with you through letting them tell their own stories for you to hear and read about. This trip is such a blessing and will be such a great time for Clothed in Hope to prepare for two semesters of fundraising and awareness-raising in order to make the big launch next May. Thank you for taking part in this journey and I look forward to updating you as things progress along the way.

With Love,

Amy

So Blessed

March 2, 2011 Things have been taking off like crazy ever since the site was launched. As of February 21, 2011 Clothed in Hope is officially a registered nonprofit corporation with the state of North Carolina. In just a week, I've been blown away by the overwhelmingly encouraging reception of Clothed in Hope and the support of everyone around me.  People have stepped into my life willing to help in any way possible because they too feel the need to support and promote the cause of Clothed in Hope. I've received a crazy amount of LOVE Africa t-shirt orders both on Etsy and locally, and that's been a fun way of connecting with new friends who are so passionate to be a part of the change for these Zambian women's lives.

The most exciting thing (maybe even so far) happened just today! Clothed in Hope was featured on the front page of USC's student newspaper, the Daily Gamecock. Click here to view the article. This was printed and distributed across campus in addition to the features online allowing friends to share via Facebook, email, and other social media outlets. I have really been blessed with the most encouraging friends ever, and with amazing opportunities to watch Clothed in Hope grow by the minute. I can't wait to see what's in store for the upcoming weeks, months, and even years for Clothed in Hope as it stretches beyond USC to change lives of women forever. Thank you for stepping into this organization and for taking part in this change. Your support makes Clothed in Hope what it is today and provides for what it will be tomorrow.

With Love,

Amy

Welcome!

February 22, 2011 Thanks for visiting the brand new website for Clothed in Hope! Please bear with us as the website is continually being updated. Feel free to look around, read more about the cause, and even contact me with any questions or comments. If you know of anyone who can help, anyone who wants to donate, or just any way we can expand more, I'd love to know. Thank you for following along in this incredible journey. I can't wait to see what it has in store not only for me, but for the lives of the precious widows in Zambia.

Keep checking back for more info and fun links. For now, please spread the word and check out the merchandise for sale on my Etsy account. Thank you for your support and have a blessed day!

With Love,

Amy

P.S. Enjoy the song! It's one that's been on repeat ever since I came back from Zambia last summer.