By Libby Boswell

Many Glen Mar volunteers have been hard at work preparing for this big event which is HopeWorks’ biggest fundraiser. Jewels for Hope made $21,000 for HopeWorks last year, and we are hoping to beat that amount this year.

So what is HopeWorks and why does this event matter?

It is not unusual for HopeWorks to receive a client whose partner shows up at her house unannounced, destroys her property, commits acts of violence to her, threatens her children, all requiring her to ultimately miss going to work.  HopeWorks not only provides the immediate-need emergency shelters, legal advocacy and hospital accompaniment programs, it also provides short-term financial assistance for the families when needed as well as long-term wellness programs. HopeWorks helped 3,400 people last year with the services they provide. Also, HopeWorks answered over 1,600 hotline calls for women with similar stories.

Jewels for Hope is a fundraiser where 100% of the proceeds go to HopeWorks’ mission.

You can help!

• by attending the sale on November 4,  8:30-2:00,
• by spreading the word to friends and neighbors, and
• by making cash donations to HopeWorks.

We have lots of beautiful items that would make perfect gifts for all the folks on your holiday list.

We look forward to seeing you at the sale!