Red Jeans Redemption

Giving hope to the voiceless; unveiling once hidden stories of rape, abuse, and sex trafficking.

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Host an RJR workshop or exhibit to inspire healing and transformation.

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Partner with us through bulk donations or sponsorships to maximize your business’s impact.

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  • Like, follow, and share RJR on social media.
  • Host a collection event.
  • Become a Red Jeans Ambassador.

What?

The Red Jeans Redemption project supports survivors of sexual trauma, using art to promote healing and raise awareness. These workshops provide safe spaces for participants to express themselves creatively, begin to heal, and build useful skills.

Who?

Survivors participate in workshops where they transform simple, red denim into powerful, meaningful art.  By writing their stories on red jeans with black sharpie, survivors proclaim their resilience and reclaim their strength.  

Why?

Red jeans represent the once-hidden stories of sexual abuse, rape, and sex trafficking. The color red symbolizes a survivor's courage in reclaiming their life, willingness to confront their fears, and resilience in transforming pain into strength.  As these stories are brought into the light, healing and hope begin to flourish.

Real Stories, Real Change

From Survivor to Artist

"I never imagined creating something beautiful from my pain, but Red Jeans Redemption showed me my broken pieces could be transformed."

- Anonymous Survivor

From Survivor to Volunteer

"Being part of this project has connected me with a supportive community and given me purpose.”

–Anonymous Volunteer

From Survivor to Donor

"Red Jeans Redemption helped me find my strength. Now, I give back to support others on their journey.”

–Anonymous Donor

Be Part Of Healing In Arts

Join our Red Jeans Redemption project to support survivors, foster healing, and raise awareness through the transformative power of art. Donated red jeans are repurposed into meaningful art pieces, handcrafted by survivors as symbols of empowerment and renewal.

Projects Gallery

The Red Jeans Redemption program reimagines and expands The Scarlet Cord initiative.

Featured Project:

Red Jeans Redemption

Red Jeans Redemption (RJR) builds upon The Scarlet Cord exhibit, which raised awareness of child sex trafficking. Expanding the focus to include all sexual traumas, RJR empowers adult survivors to share their stories anonymously. Combining art and advocacy, the project uses bold red to command attention and ignite important conversations. By educating the public, it reveals hidden pain, fosters understanding, and offers survivors a path to hope and healing, transforming pain into resilience.

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Healing in Arts is an art-focused 501(c)(3) public charity, non-profit organization, EIN #88-4188210. All gifts are tax-deductible.

Healing in Arts
PO Box 8342
Kentwood, Michigan 49518

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