Yesterday, I had the pleasure of attending a luncheon in support of Women Helping Women at the home of one of Maui's most in demand interior designers, Renee Ward of Reflecting You Interiors. Both Consuelo's Catering and Maui Prime Fine Foods donated time and energy to the luncheon.
For ten years, the Hui Aloha Luncheon Group has met monthly to raise awareness about various community programs and volunteer opportunities. This month, the focus was on Women Helping Women, which is Maui's only safe shelter for victims of domestic violence. The shelter is in need of $189,000 to keep the doors open.
Donations poured in (clothes, dishes, and even a car!) from the luncheon group. If you'd like to donate, a community member is matching donations through 12/15/11. This amazing offer to double your donation could save the shelter, and help many members of our Maui community: the emergency shelter is currently home to 10 women and 12 children, their staff receives over 11,000 calls each year, and Women Helping Women provides extensive programs and services to women and their families.
There are many ways to help. To donate, you can visit www.whwmaui.net (you can also check out their wish list), or you can drop off clothing and household items (or purchase them) at ReVive Resale Boutique in the Old Kahului Shopping Center on Puunene Avenue in Kahului. If you are located in West Maui, AAAAA Rent-A-Space is the closest drop off for donations. Volunteers are also needed to help organize donations, grant writing, and more. To volunteer contact volunteer@whwmaui.net
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