PRESS RELEASE: Hunks4Hope 5th annual Gala

Hunks4Hope 5th Anniversary Calendar is now on PRE-SALE.  Buy Now Raising funds and Awareness. Hunks4Hope kicked off Domestic Violence Awareness Month on October 12th 2018 with their 5th annual Gala. This gala not only raised funds for our sister charities Milagros Day Worldwide and Casa Esperanza Para Mujeres Y Niñas, but showcased our NYC based DV partner organizations. The theme of the gala was resource building. We want to always make sure that our audience is linked with life saving resources to help end domestic violence. Highlights The 5th annual Hunks4Hope Gala was a momentous occasion signifying a need for change in the way we handle survivors of abuse. The festivities were kicked off by a prayer by Minister Eshe Killian. Followed by a an important message from Hunks4Hope Founder Lila Green. Rolanda Telesford from the YWCA explained the need for resources such as the YWCA Brooklyn and how important it is to communities like Brooklyn especially for DV survivors and non profits.   Hosted by media bad boy Rebel KI of The King Indeed, our guests enjoyed the sounds of DJ Good Vibes and watched a live Runway Show by J-Creations. Later in the evening we heard from our Keynote Speaker Meryland Canela-Cuevas and our Hunks. Guests enjoyed the beautiful ambiance and decor sponsored by Umoja Event Planners . The stage was set with the word Hunks spelled out in balloon lettering by our long time sponsor She.Productions.  Food was sponsored by Panera Bread and Colony 274. Our desert table was beautifully created by the very talented Serenity Sweets.  Special Thanks  Special thanks to our proud Purple and Silver Sponsor and Guest Speaker, Jackie Melendez of Women Networking Worldwide. Here she is pictured with two of our Hunks, RJ Harper winner of the Hunks4Hope Model Advocate of the Year Award and the spectacular Steven Rodriguez.  Congratulations  Meryland Canela-Cuevas was the recipient of the Hunks4Hope Advocate of the Year Award.  She told her compelling story about her narrow escape from her abuser with the help of Hunks4Hope and other organizations. Meryland continued to advocate for Domestic Violence survivors even while going through her own process of homelessness and rebuilding her life. Meryland is a true survivor in every definition of the word.  Upcoming events THIS IS YOUR TIME!! Our Survivor Summit is less than 2 weeks away!! Registrations and Sponsorships are rolling in and we are getting super excited for this EPIC Event!! If you cannot attend, please invite someone who can benefit from this experience! PLEASE NOTE: This is a FULL One Day Retreat for Women who have experienced any type of trauma and want to be part of a powerful healing sisterhood of leaders from ALL walks of life!! Pre-Registration is a MUST as there are specific instructions that we will need to send you before attending the Summit, and for that reason WALK-INS WILL NOT BE PERMITTED!! WHEN: Sunday, October 28 9AM to 9PM WHERE: 530 W166th Street, New York HURRY! The Registration link will be closing in a few days and for your convenience there is no specific ticket price! PAY WHATEVER AMOUNT COMES FROM YOUR HEART!! Vendors can get some great exposure by providing products for our Goody Bags! Comment here and we will arrange for pick-up or drop-off of your items as there will be no tabling at the event. We are also looking for Raffle Items in exchange for promotion! You can also: SPONSOR ONE WOMAN FOR ONE YEAR FOR ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS! Videographers/Photographers/Bloggers/Journalists are welcome to join us at specified times. Please Pre-Register Under MEDIA. "Don't remind the world that it is sick and troubled. Remind it that it is beautiful and free." Mooji Learn More