Sparks of Hope
Monday, May 19, 2014Had an amazing time at the Sparks of Hope Gala and Auction the other night. There's always something that feel guilty in me when I get all dolled up and go to a charity gala like this, we were there to raise money for children who are victims of violence and need a spark of hope. It's not about what you wear or who you know, it's about making a change in the lives of these amazing children.
The founders of the event, Lee Ann and Chris Mead, had me to tears a few times with their incredible stories and hearing about their plans of the organization. I felt honored to be sitting there, felt honored to be able to contribute, even if I couldn't afford the African Safari in the live auction. Team Portland Fashion Week had a blast and can't wait contribute to the cause on a bigger level in the future.
Here are some pics from the event and my dress compliments of my friends at SWAK Designs :).
xo
jess
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| With Tod Foulk, founder of Portland Fashion Week and my business partner of Portland Fashion Council. We were missing our 3rd owner, Sarabeth Chambers!! We miss you SB! |
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| (L) Kevin and Barbara Heck, Hope the Hippo, me and Megan Graves |
To accomplish this mission, we begin by granting wishes to these children. Abused children typically only wish for the simplest gifts. The simplest things most people take for granted can be the very things these children have never had the opportunity to experience- life was more about the abuser than the child’s needs or wants.
To encourage continued healing and success, Sparks of Hope offers camps and mentoring to help these children move from brokenness into wholeness.
The healing process will teach these children to move in their healing journey from victim to survivor; from survivor to thriver; and from thriver to mentor! These life skills will allow them to achieve life-long success and will equip them to someday be mentors, themselves.
www.sparksofhope.org
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