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haiti, a party, and a beautiful life

August 13, 2013 By Sandra Heska King

beautiful life

I saw her the other night. She looked older, but I recognized her immediately.

“Chilanchi!”

It’d been a whole year, but she knew me, too.

“SIN-dee!”

It was a dream, of course. But it’ll become a reality, I hope, in another four months. Because I’m going back to Haiti, and I want to take you with me.

So I’m having a party.

More specifically…

I’M HAVING A VI BELLA ONLINE FUNDRAISER!

Here’s a little of their story.

The Vi Bella story begins with a passion to create Vi Bella – a beautiful life. Everyone who is connected to Vi Bella is part of a greater mission to share Christʼs love by transforming lives and the earth. In the end our artwork becomes more than a piece of jewelry – it helps others find peace in jewelry.

At the heart of our mission, Vi Bella impacts the lives of at-risk women in Haiti, Mexico and the United States. These women serve as our artists and inspiration. Our Vi Bella artists “upcycle” discarded plastic and glass bottles, metal bottle caps and paper, transforming them into unique, handmade jewelry that is truly a work of art. We then invest all our profits back into the artistsʼ communities, which brings the transformation full circle.

Vi Bella jewelry spreads love and fellowship across the cultures by providing a sense of purpose that rejuvenates once–tattered lives. Youʼre not just collecting a piece of Vi Bella, youʼre helping create a beautiful life.

Will you help?

Maybe start your Christmas shopping early?

The money raised with this fundraiser will not only support my expenses to help bring Christmas and lots of hugs to orphaned children in Jeremie, Haiti, when I again join a team from Longhollow Baptist Church, but will also support the women who make the jewelry and their families.

How does it work?

  • Visit Vi Bellaʼs website: www.vibellajewelry.com
  • Find the item(s) you love and add them to your cart.
  • When youʼre checking out, type SANDRA HESKA KING – Haiti Trip in the Special Instructions.              

*** THIS STEP IS VERY IMPORTANT! It will ensure I receive credit for your order. ***

And 30% of your purchase will go towards the fundraiser!

DETAILS

Start Date: NOW!

End Date: 09/24/2013

Thank you for helping to create beautiful lives!

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Stilled by your beautiful hearts–and theirs,

Sandy

“I came that they may have life, and have it to the full.” ~John 10:10

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