Evening of Hope

Dear Friends,

 Since the inception of Esther House Home for Battered Women and their children and The Women’s Empowerment Center we have touched the lives of over 100 individuals, exposing them to a pathway free from domestic violence. It is always a joy to watch as a woman transitions from a victim of abuse and poverty, into a strong woman who is self sufficient. Not only is this a positive thing for her and her family, but the community as a whole. Many of you have been a part of this mission since it started in late 2006. It begin with a dream to reach out to hurting women and now, because of your continued support, Esther House is truly making a difference in the lives of women and children. Now, more than ever, we need you to continue to stand with us to wipe out Domestic Violence in our community.

I would like to share with you just of few of the things that your support helps to fund. With the dollars raised at Evening of Hope we are able to assist with the most basic needs; safe shelter, lights, water, transportation and food. Women also receive training, classes and life skills necessary for them to move from their current situation to new beginnings. These new beginnings include parenting and finance classes as well as job readiness classes which will prepare them to enter into the workforce. We help to facilitate their GED studies, assist in the preparation of college applications and financial aid forms. But, perhaps one of the most important things we do is to encourage and support these ladies in their darkest hour. We can only continue this vital ministry with your support.

Our Fifth Annual Esther's Evening of Hope Dinner and Reverse Raffle will be held at 5:30 pm on October 8th, 2011 in the Ray Mullinix Conference Center at the beautiful Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park. The event will be an inspirational and exciting evening that will include live entertainment, a live auction, a reverse raffle and more. Your support is vital to the success of this mission.

For this year’s entertainment we are excited to welcome back Angie Honeycutt. Angie is a very talented singer/songwriter who has sang at the Sydney Opera House in Australia, Orchestra Kentucky in several Retro- series shows, in Nicaragua, Honduras and Mexico. Angie has recorded original songs as well as cover tunes. We are very excited to have this wife, mom, teacher and dear friend join us in this endeavor. You will be moved by the emotion Angie brings to her music.

This dinner is our largest fund raising event of the year. For a donation of $100 you will receive two dinners and one ticket for an opportunity to walk away with $5,000 (You do not have to be present to win.)

I ask that you please consider our request to support Evening of Hope and fill out the  form below then return it along with your check in the amount of $100. All donations are tax deductible according to IRS code. Please remember to include the number of guests that will be attending the dinner.

Allow me to thank you in advance on behalf of the women and the children who will benefit from your generosity.

Kelly Guffey

President

Esther House, Inc

Enclosed is my check for _100.00_ to purchase ___1__ tickets for the Esther House Raffle.
Name(s) ________________________________

(As you want it listed at the drawing on October 8, 2011)
Address ________________________________
City, State, Zip ___________________________
Home Phone _______________ Office Phone ______________ Cell Phone _________________ email ________________________
Please check each that applies:
___ I will attend the dinner on October 8, 2011.
___ I will bring a guest to the dinner. (Each ticket includes dinner for two.)
___ I will NOT be attending the dinner.
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