EACH night, on street corners, in alleys, behind old buildings, and along abandoned railroads, horrible and unimaginable crimes are being committed against tens of thousands of women and children.

"Not in my backyard," you might say. But the State Department's 2010 Trafficking in Persons Report, suggests otherwise. In 2009 alone, a national operation led to the identification of 306 children caught in the web of human trafficking. A sting, led to the conviction of 151 traffickers.

Today, the Department of Justice estimates that more than 50,000 women and children become victims of trafficking each year. It is further proof that domestic sex trafficking is thriving on red, white and blue soil

The fact is, here in the land of the free ... the United States of America ... slavery is alive and well ... Sex slavery! According to the State department, a majority of these sex slaves are girls!

Thousands need to be rescued. Thousands need a place to call home!

As the CEO of Shoe Revolt - I'm asking women across the United States to donate gently used or new shoes to shoe revolt's inventory and to patronize our online store frequently starting August 1st. Recycled and purchased shoes can make a difference by providing needed funds to sustain shelters and to build new ones.

I invite you to take a stand, get involved, make a difference and Join the Revolt.

For further information, visit shoerevolt.com