It is estimated that one in every four women will experience domestic violence in her lifetime.
Many of these are “silent crimes”—they’re never reported to police, and often they aren’t even shared with friends. But over time they take their toll, both on the immediate victims and on society as a whole. Women who escape abusive situations—often with small children in tow—usually have only the few clothes and personal items they can throw in a tote bag. While shelters offer a place of refuge, the environment is often dreary and discouraging.
Enchanted Makeovers, an internationally recognized nonprofit organization, believes that everyone is worthy of surroundings that nurture their soul and allow their greatness to emerge. We are dedicated to transforming shelters for women and children into places of peace and possibilities—not just where basic needs are met, but also spiritual needs for hope and beauty. In some cases, this transformation is physical and includes an “extreme makeover” with new paint and furnishings; other times, it involves outreach events designed to strengthen and encourage everyone involved. We believe that love is in the details.
On March 9, 2010, Enchanted Makeovers is heading to Kansas City, Mo., as part of a one-day event to bring a message of hope and love to residents of NewHouse, a shelter for victims of domestic violence. The event, called Recipes of Hope, will involve cooking at Function Junction (www.functionjunction.com) with the 30 women who live at Newhouse and sitting down to the meal at nearby Gifted Hands (www.giftedhandskc.com) while sharing laughter, tears and fellowship. We will also bring numerous inspirational, practical and personal gifts for the shelter and its residents. This outreach would not be possible without the help of numerous donors and volunteers.
Enchanted Makeovers is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, so your donation will be tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Even more importantly, your donations will have a lasting impact on the women at Newhouse. Following the Sisterhood of Dreamers into Doers Shelter Event in New York City in January 2010, one of the directors noted, “The event demonstrated that there are many people who care about [the women here], and that they are not alone. … It showed them that there is light at the end of the tunnel, that they are not worthless, and that they are cared about more than they can imagine.”
Photo Credit: Christina Lundeen www.ChristinaLundeen.com
*Apron Queen *AquaMars Boutique
*Amy Barickman, KS *Karen Berezin, TX
*Michelle Biondolillo *Linda M. Bleeke, NJ
*Barbara Bourjaily, FL *Erin Campbell, CA
*Jan Carrell, TX *Creative Chics, KS
*Abby Clabough, CO *Mary Daugherty MO
*Robin Davis, ONT, Canada
*Melissa Dibacco, VA *Karen Keller-Eyer, PA
*April Forshee, GA *Function Junction, MO
*Rachel Gaffney, TX Team Member for Enchanted Makeovers
*Gifted Hands Gift Shop, MO
*Ann Guthrie, CA *Lee Harper, Australia
*Joy A. Humphries, MN *Rachel Knoblich, SD
*Krixdesigns, NE *Kim Lampe, MN Team Member for Enchanted Makeovers
*Christina Lundeen, MO *G. Lupacchino, FL
*Debbie Maddy, TX *Carolina Martin, OH (Art on Wheels)
*Darcee Matlen, MI *Kim McCool, IA
*Shauna McCormick, IA *Lorrie McCurdy, KS
*Dawn Mohrmann, NY *Momo's Retro Fashions, TX
*Catherine Monceaux, TN (Shabby Lane Shops)
*Pink Slipper Project, US Wide Team Member for Enchanted Makeovers
*Judith Pittman *Cindy Poore, OR
*The Q Hotel, MO *Kelley Grace Quakkelaar, WI
*R & B Collectibles, CO *Mary Richey, OH
*Scrap Happie AZ, AZ *Shabby Lane Shops Members
*E. Sherwood, TN *Victoria Silva, TX
*Mary Stanczyk, MI Team Member for Enchanted Makeovers
*Chrissi Stauffer, OH *Karen A. Veneziano, MA
*Kathleen Stegmeier, NY *Joan Hand Stroh, TX
*Sunshine Designs, KS *Terrace Hill, CA
*That’s So Shabby, TN *Antigoni Tsachali, Athens, Greece
*Barbara Tuson, NC *Claudia Twardus, DE
*Lisa Vincent, MA *Sharon Wagner, OR
*Janet Walker, MI *Jan Walter, IA
*Karen Watts, TX *Yummy Mummy Boutique
*Westin Crown Center Hotel, MO
*Westport Floral, MO *Robin E. Wood, KY
*Portia Perdue, NM
*Simone Leake, Hoffman Publications...Tea Time Magazine
*Elaine Johnson, Harper's Fabrics, KS
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