A Penny Story
8 years ago, I stood in my sister's apartment bathroom at Iowa State University and told her something CRAZY! (Yes, we definitely go to the bathroom together).
I told her, that Mostly Becky was going to help bring awareness to those who have been enslaved by human trafficking.
She asked, "How?"
The truth is I had no idea. Do you ever have an idea like that? You know something is going to happen, but all the details to this epiphany don't seem to matter.
That was me!
But, want to know the even CRAZIER thing? I wasn't making ANY MONEY with Mostly Becky, yet.
Actually, we had barely launched our website. So, I told my sister standing in the bathroom that day I had NO CLUE how I was going to make that happen, but one day, this company (that felt like a fake company) was going to make a BIG difference.
As time went on, I would search for organizations that seemed to support and do great things for those enslaved in sex trafficking.
I would read about it, go to conferences and listen to how important it was bring awareness.
BUT, EVERY TIME I WANTED TO TAKE ACTION. I knew it wasn't right.
Now, I sound even crazier right?
Well, I did nothing. In the meantime. Mostly Becky continued to grow and we started making money! (Yes, finally, we were KINDA a real business).
Fast-forward to 2014. I was back visiting my alma mater and I sat in the coffee shop with an old friend. She looked over at me and said, "See that over there? The picture of a penny made of a tons of real pennies?"
It was hanging on the wall right above the trash can. It was gorgeous. She continued, "Kendall started something pretty cool called The Penny Story." She collects pennies then makes bracelets and sells them. They're really cute! But, want to know what is ever cooler? All the proceeds go to help bring awareness to sex trafficking!"
MY. JAW. DROPPED.
I immediately looked her up on Instagram, which led me to her website.
That moment, I knew that THIS WAS IT!
In 2018, I reached out to Kendall asking her if she had time to speak with me. This moment, was one that actually scared me. And I don’t scare easily. I wish I could tell you exactly why I was so afraid of this moment. Maybe, I felt ashamed that it has taken me so long to get to this place. Or maybe I was afraid of big of a blessing this could turn into. I wasn’t sure I was ready to face either.
But, Kendall received my request with so much grace. We set up a time to chat over the phone. And a few moments after speaking with her, I quickly realized that this was EXACTLY what I had been waiting for. And little did I know.
Mostly Becky was EXACTLY what she had been waiting for.
We created a plan, and in 2018 Mostly Becky Weddings & Events joined The Penny Story. We proudly donate 10% of our proceeds to this amazing movement.
And for Christmas this year the Mostly Becky team got their very own Penny Bracelets!
WHY YOU ASK?
Well, we wanted to give YOU the opportunity to help someone who cannot repay you.
You can read more about The Penny Story, their amazing founder, and what the Penny is doing all across the world here.
We’re praying for you friend! Thank you for sharing in this with us!