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Mend On The Move Employs Survivors Of Abuse To Create Jewelry From Salvaged Auto Parts

Southfield (CW50) - Mend on the Move is a non-profit which employs survivors of abuse in Metro Detroit to create jewelry from salvaged auto parts and car seat leather. The parts are symbolic of Mend on the Move's commitment to serve women of the motor city. Employing these when provides them with an income while in recovery.

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Joanne Ewald, Founder of Mend on the Move, with Community Connect Host Lisa Germani (Credit: Logan Tesmer/CW50)

Joanne Ewald, Founder of Mend on the Move, joined Lisa Germani on COMMUNITY CONNECT to talk about the impact of helping survivors of abuse and what Mend on the Move has planned for the future.

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Joanne Ewald, Founder of Mend on the Move (Credit: Logan Tesmer/CW50)

Mend on the Move's 5th annual Love in Motion, March 5th from 6-9PM at Leon & Lulu in Clawson. Find out more details here.

Learn more about Mend on the Move at MendOnTheMove.org

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Joanne Ewald, Founder of Mend on the Move, with Community Connect Host Lisa Germani (Credit: Logan Tesmer/CW50)

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