Making Jewelry From Scraps of Detroit Graffiti

While living near a women’s shelter in Detroit, Michigan, Amy Peterson felt moved to do something to help her neighbors. Her inspiration turned into Rebel Nell, a social enterprise dedicated to employing, educating and empowering women transitioning out of homeless shelter living. The organization hires women to work as designers, creating jewelry from locally fallen Detroit graffiti. For the women, it’s a chance to believe in themselves again as they give new life to a discarded piece of their own city.
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[@Spyinonbuttons]

To all the people asking why she only helps women... what's wrong with that? There are groups that only cater to guys, groups that are specialised to help ex-gang members, groups for the homeless, prison rehabilitation groups, groups for inner city kids. Very few of these charities help the entire demographic of vulnerable people. There are too many different people in need, so I don't see the issue with her choosing to help homeless women, just like other groups choose to help certain groups of people. Each of these groups helps better society in some way and they all help people in need and I'm okay with that. I think what she does is great. People need to stop looking for reasons to be triggered and destroy something that's really uplifting.

[@zerolahmachun7372]

I WENT BACK IN TIMEEEEE!

[@peachylady]

Love how she says "jewree".

[@kos2919]

Where can we purchase the jewellery?

[@HeyOhKei]

This is a really nice concept and a good way to contribute to a cause in need. The pieces are very pretty, unique and representative of something special about Detroit.

[@couchpoet1]

Nice to see evolved humans doing good things for all people! Keep up the good work ladies.

[@NeroPiXL]

Looks beautiful!

[@PacifierMusic]

That's a great story! Love the creativity put to good use.

[@sebastiangraus5291]

So cool!

[@couchpoet1]

Funny how someone can give a hug to someone else and people ask...but why didn't you hug everyone? Lol. If you are going to live vicariously through people, you don't get to choose what those people do.

[@badhonebrahim7707]

such a creative concept.... i love it...

[@brandonscott4904]

I love this! So inspiring

[@elainejiang7998]

Didnt they already upload this?

[@Jillybean711]

I'd absolutely love to own one of those necklaces! They've got such a cool meaning and story behind it!

[@toxiccomrade6713]

Video was made this morning

[@susienk]

Such a great idea...!!

[@dfbess]

fordite has a really nice look to it..never thought about looking at graffiti as a source for it... good work ladies!

[@shellbacksclub]

Super creative & impressive!

[@Andie_Shore]

Fantastic! Thank you!

[@Adrian-zg4wv]

This is so beautiful