Our Mother’s Home, a non-profit organization that offers a safe and loving home for teen mothers and their babies, will hold its second annual gala, “Hearts of Love.” The gala, to be held on Friday, February 10, from 6:00PM to11:00 PM, will be hosted by The Grandezza Golf and Country Club, Estero Florida.
The evening will include a cocktail hour, dinner reception, dancing and live music hosted by the Cahlua and Cream Band. Guests will also have a chance to participate in a silent auction. Along with fine food dancing and prizes, two special guest speakers will share their personal experiences growing up in foster care: Valerie Edwards of FGCU’s Gulf Coast Live talk show, host and journalist and New York Time’s best-selling author, Ashley Rhodes-Courter.
“We are very excited to have Valerie and Ashley at this year’s gala,” says Dr. Teresa Sievers, president of Our Mother’s Home board of directors. “When people hear, firsthand, the shortcomings of traditional foster care, they quickly gain insight to our mission at Our Mother’s Home and understand how our program goes beyond simply providing a home. These girls need to be loved, and more importantly, learn how to trust others and love themselves and their babies.”
For over 10 years, Our Mother’s has committed itself to the future of foster girls with babies. Our Mother’s Home believes separating babies from mothers is not the answer. Instead, Our Mother’s Home provides mothers and children physical, emotional, cognitive, social and spiritual support. Our Mother’s Home is a home where a young mother and her child are safe from sexual abuse, physical beatings and verbal abuse. The girls are taught through mentoring that love is the key to building a healthy relationship with their baby. As they heal from past pains and disappointments, they are also provided with life and parenting skills for independent living, enabling these moms and their babies to become life-long families and self-sufficient members of society.
“The fact that these girls chose life for their babies warrants support to this fund- raising gala,” says Karen Mason, MSW, executive director of Our Mother’s Home.
At this year’s gala, Our Mother’s Home has provided a unique way for business owners to promote their business with the “Business Basket Contest.” By donating a basket for the silent auction, business owners can promote their businesses in the Our Mother’s Home program and website for an entire year.
In addition, author of the book “Andrea Marcell,” Andrea M. Jones, will be donating 100% of the proceeds of her book to “Our Mother’s Home” and “Voices for Kids.” Please help her pay it forward and help the children.
For tickets ($125) and information or to donate a basket for the silent auction, visit ourmothershome.com or contact pat@ourmothershome.com.
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