Dear Friends:
I hope this letter finds you well. If I haven’t talked to you recently, a little update on me is required. On August 2015, I escaped a domestic abuse situation. I was left penniless and found myself in trauma and homeless for a year. I was left with no safe place to live, despite my graduate level education and success in my career.
Unfortunately, I found out this is situation is quite common. Sixty five percent of homeless women left an abuser. My story proves it can happen to anyone.
I have started a non-profit called Sophie’s Dream based on a system of healing trauma and PTSD developed through my painful journey from surviving to thriving. The program's end result is to fully restore someone physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually and financially. By developing their confidence and believing they have value, they reveal their gifts and passions and ultimately can live out their purpose and thrive. Science has proven repeatedly that by integrating art based therapies, both physical and mental healing can occur.
On October 7, 2017, Sophie’s Dream will be holding it’s first fundraiser. A Wine and Cheese-Tasting Art Experience Event held at Lavender Markets and Workshops Conservatory, 89 Olive Avenue, Sierra Madre, CA. It will include a silent art auction, artist marketplace, music and dance entertainment.
It is going to be a great night of art and entertainment!
If you are interested in volunteering or donating art to sell, I would appreciate the help! (There are also artist booths available to rent for a nominal fee) All volunteers can attend free of charge. If interested: please contact me at sophiesdream.org@gmail.com or phone me at 818-399-6270. Below is a form to download if you wish to donate. We are an official California Non-Profit Corporation and are currently in the process of receiving 501c3 tax exempt status.
I DO NOT WANT ANYONE TO FEEL THEY CANNOT ATTEND BECAUSE THEY CANNOT AFFORD THE PRICE OF ADMISSION. PLEASE EMAIL ME AND WE CAN MAKE SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS. I VALUE MY FRIENDS AND THEIR WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT AS I STEP OUT AND USE MY STORY TO HELP OTHERS. I WANT YOU ALL TO JOIN ME IN CELEBRATING THIS VISION!
I am grateful for any help you can give and look forward to all of you being there!
Thank you!
All the best,
Sonserae Leese
sophiesdream.org@gmail.com
www.sophiesdream.org
818-399-6270
I hope this letter finds you well. If I haven’t talked to you recently, a little update on me is required. On August 2015, I escaped a domestic abuse situation. I was left penniless and found myself in trauma and homeless for a year. I was left with no safe place to live, despite my graduate level education and success in my career.
Unfortunately, I found out this is situation is quite common. Sixty five percent of homeless women left an abuser. My story proves it can happen to anyone.
I have started a non-profit called Sophie’s Dream based on a system of healing trauma and PTSD developed through my painful journey from surviving to thriving. The program's end result is to fully restore someone physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually and financially. By developing their confidence and believing they have value, they reveal their gifts and passions and ultimately can live out their purpose and thrive. Science has proven repeatedly that by integrating art based therapies, both physical and mental healing can occur.
On October 7, 2017, Sophie’s Dream will be holding it’s first fundraiser. A Wine and Cheese-Tasting Art Experience Event held at Lavender Markets and Workshops Conservatory, 89 Olive Avenue, Sierra Madre, CA. It will include a silent art auction, artist marketplace, music and dance entertainment.
It is going to be a great night of art and entertainment!
If you are interested in volunteering or donating art to sell, I would appreciate the help! (There are also artist booths available to rent for a nominal fee) All volunteers can attend free of charge. If interested: please contact me at sophiesdream.org@gmail.com or phone me at 818-399-6270. Below is a form to download if you wish to donate. We are an official California Non-Profit Corporation and are currently in the process of receiving 501c3 tax exempt status.
I DO NOT WANT ANYONE TO FEEL THEY CANNOT ATTEND BECAUSE THEY CANNOT AFFORD THE PRICE OF ADMISSION. PLEASE EMAIL ME AND WE CAN MAKE SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS. I VALUE MY FRIENDS AND THEIR WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT AS I STEP OUT AND USE MY STORY TO HELP OTHERS. I WANT YOU ALL TO JOIN ME IN CELEBRATING THIS VISION!
I am grateful for any help you can give and look forward to all of you being there!
Thank you!
All the best,
Sonserae Leese
sophiesdream.org@gmail.com
www.sophiesdream.org
818-399-6270