2007 - SIHV EVENTS
PHOENIX CRISIS NURSERY
2007 Holiday Shoe Drive ----- In July, 2007, the members of the Soroptimist International of Happy Valley Club discovered that the children helped by the Crisis Nursery go through an extensive physical, and are then given clean clothing and a brand new pair of shoes. It struck many of our members that getting "new shoes" is an experience that most people take for granted, but which most of these children have never encountered.
In November, 2007, the SIHV Club members decided to hold a "new shoes" drive. The members of the SIHV Club collected 136 pairs of "new shoes" and delivered them to the Crisis Nursery staff, in December, 2007.
The SIHV Club is honored to help the Crisis Nursery and all their children.
Here's what some of our members had to say about the experience:
"The nursery was exciting and sad all at the same time!! My heart goes out to the little ones!" ~Londa Spaulding
"The faces of our members got to me. We don’t know the stories of the children but we know they are at the Crisis Nursery for something that a child shouldn’t have to face. I love that the Crisis Nursery is a remarkably positive place. With every emotion we experienced, I saw our compassion and our commitment that we can make a difference for the kids and their families. Let’s do it! Did I say… I LOVE this club!" ~Penny Babb
"The Crisis Nursery has a lot of opportunities for SI of Happy Valley and I look forward to each of them." ~Marilyn Haney
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Members of the SIHV Club had the unique opportunity to participate in several home building events with Habitat for Humanity!
Starting with a Home Build on November 17, 2007, we got out the hammers and hard hats - and helped a local community single Mom fulfill her dreams of becoming a homeowner!
The SIHV Club members plan to continue volunteering with the West Valley Habitat for Humanity organization, for future home build events.
SUSAN G. KOMEN BREAST CANCER WALK
Special THANKS to all the non-participating SIHV Chapter members who supported the six Club members, participating in the Susan G. Komen 3 Day Walk to cure Breast Cancer, with the SIHV Club fund raising Garage Sale on Saturday, October 6, 2007!
The Garage Sale was a HUGE success that would not have been possible without the support of all the SIHV Club members. The SIHV Club helped make it a reality for walk participants to meet their fund raising requirements of $2200 per walker.
The SIHV Club walkers raised more than $12,000 with the help of the SIHV Club!!!
1st ANNUAL GLOBAL BEAUTY DAY:
The first Community Service Event for the aspiring SIHV Club, in April, 2007, was a HUGE success. YIPPEE!! Global Beauty Day resulted in over 600 inches of hair donated to Locks of Love! In addition, we raised over $1000, and several bags of gently used clothing, for the Arizona Refugee Center!
Special Recognition to the following Global Beauty Day participants:
The Global Beauty Day event was/is hosted by SIHV Club member Jenny Kauffman's "Pure Elements" Salon.
The stylists at Pure Elements Salon really rocked! They cut hair for hours on end with high energy and smiles all day long! Thanks to each stylist for their contribution!
- Cheryl Howlett
- Andrea Flores
- AJ Cruz
- Samantha Livingstone
- Denise Butkivich
- Carol Gilmour
- Karie Dilley
- Gail Perkins
- Tracy Gerevics (nail tech who treated hair donors to manicures!)
In addition, extra thanks to our awesome photographer for the day....Kate Miller - thanks "Aunt" Kate for capturing the beautiful moments!
To our hair donors - you were courageous, bold and beautiful in your decision to donate your locks! Thank you for making the sacrifice!
Much thanks to our sponsors....JD Campbell Realty, Super Embroidery, Pure Elements Salon, Highway 85 Creative and the many private donations to help make our event a huge success - can't thank you enough!
To the Happy Valley members that contributed your time by either collecting raffle items, selling tickets, doing PR, and helping the day of the event - you truly embody what a Soroptimist is - congrats to us on our first major project - well done!!!
