Help Fight Child Abuse in Wayne County
Save the Date of September 30th, for a fantastic evening of fun, fashion, and friendship to support a good cause. The Sixth Annual Hopes and Dreams-A Girls’ Night Out fundraiser, presented by Child’s Hope and Neiman Marcus, will take place Thursday, September 30th at the Ford Motor Company Conference and Event Center in Dearborn
Now in its sixth year, this extraordinary evening of art, spirits and entertainment will support Child’s Hope, which provides child abuse prevention services to communities in Wayne County and is located on the campus of the University of Michigan-Dearborn.
Guests will enjoy gourmet hors d’oeuvres paired with select wines while they shop the Artisan Boutique, a market complete with gorgeous jewelry, breathtaking art and special gifts. An elegant dinner, live auction, raffle and Neiman Marcus fashion show will follow.
This year’s honorary chairperson is Gail Perry-Mason, co-author of “Girl, Make Your Money Grow: A Sister’s Guide to Protecting Your Future and Enriching Your Life.” Perry-Mason speaks to thousands of African-American women each year about managing their money and investing in their future.
Annemarie Valdez, Executive Director of Child’s Hope, said that Hopes and Dreams raises much needed funds for child abuse prevention programs, and it also builds awareness in the community. This year, Child’s Hope is focusing their energy on sexual abuse prevention programs.
“This year more than ever we need to raise awareness in order to protect young children. Through our training, “My Body is Mine,” we are able to reach young children and give them the tools they need to avoid perpetrators of sexual abuse,” said Valdez.
According to “Prevent Child Abuse America: Current Trends in Child Abuse Reporting & Fatalities,” 90% of child sexual abuse victims know their perpetrator in some way, and 68% are abused by family members.
“There is an estimated 39 million survivors of sexual abuse in our country. It is important to remember that sexual abuse is hidden more than any other form or abuse, so that number could be much higher. Reaching children early and encouraging them to come forward is more important than ever,” said Valdez.
For more information about this event or to make a donation, call Child’s Hope at 313.583.6401 or go to childshope.org.
