When I first started this blog I regularly did Charity Spotlights where I would select a charity and write up a post about what they were all about. In the midst of wedding planning madness that fell to the wayside a bit. Now that the wedding is said and done I thought it would be a good time to get back to posting Charity Spotlights. This blog was founded on the premise of charity and I want to be sure it continues to be represented. I decided to start a new Sunday series especially dedicated to charity.
The Verde Valley Sanctuary offers domestic abuse services for women and their children in the Verde Valley. Programs include a shelter, transitional housing, youth outreach, legal advocacy and a 24 hour hot line to name a few. The shelter is staffed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to insure the residents stay safe and protected. The goal of course is that women stay safe and receive the support they need to get themselves and their children out of dangerous situations. The organization is supported by their two thrift stores, private donations, and grants. Due to hefty budget cuts State wide they are in need of assistance to insure they can continue to offer the array of services to the community.
They are currently holding a raffle to raise money for the shelter. At just $10 a ticket, it seems feasible for anyone to help out. In addition a raffle means prizes are involved and there are some awesome prizes! The raffle is called 365 Days of Hope because they are selling tickets for one full year and prizes are continually being added. Some of the prizes include:
- Poreia bronze sculpture by John Soderberg
- Two nights, spa treatment for two and dinner for two at the Hilton Sedona Resort & Spa
- Three-course dinner for six catered in your home by Perfection Catering and Tri Rentals
- There are MUCH more- Check the website for all the details!
As if by fate, upon browsing the site today, I realized they are having a Wedding Giveaway as part of the raffle. The details of the prize includes:
- Sedona Wedding Studio Bridal Giveaway
• Judith JB Bloomfield, Sedona Luxury Weddings & Events LLC
• Rev. Maria K. Grace, M.A
• Rev. Andrew Murphy, M.Div. Heart of Sedona Weddings
• Sharon Falsetto – Sedona Aromatherapie Wedding
• Liz Margin Makeup Artist
• Sedona Cake Couture
• Dancing Apache Lodge
• Sedona Bride photography
• Patricia Vega hair and makeup artist
• Events by Showstoppers
• Sedona Wedding Planner
For just $10 you could help protect women in need and you may just win the wedding of your dreams!
Go HERE to get your tickets!
We need to tweet this on Monday and ask to have it retweeted. This is a great cause! You tweet it and I will add TWIPS to it. Awesome cause!
excellent cause – the raffle sounds like a great way to get people involved! looking forward to learning about more charities on sunday, lady!
You are AMAZING! I love this series already. How awesome that your first pick happens to include a wedding giveaway!
I second Jenna’s comment… you ARE amazing!! I’m in awe of you!
Thank you ladies! You are all too sweet! The brains behind this organization deserves the accolades though! They do amazing things for women!