My Sister’s House Champagne & Chocolate Tasting Benefit
My Sister’s House executive director Elmire Raven was all smiles as she greeted guests at Thursday night’s Champagne & Chocolate Tasting Benefit at the Historic Rice Mill Building, which raised money to provide services, programs, and resources to empower victims of domestic violence and their children to live free from abuse.
This was the first time the event was held at an outside venue, which MSH board member Kira Purdue said added a bit of elegance and charm. Good Food Catering provided an assortment of chocolate treats, including the popular fondue station. By the end of the night, I kid you not, every single piece of fruit, marshmallows, pretzels, and shortbread cookies was completely gone. Knowing that My Sister’s House operates through generous donations, guests flocked to the silent auction tables and raised much needed funds.
The evening’s guest speaker Sissa Green, a domestic violence survivor, opened up and told a heart-felt story about one of her good friends who died from a domestic violence dispute. Sissa also lived in a dangerous, abusive relationship for 20 years and considers herself “lucky.” If you know of someone who is experiencing domestic violence, don’t judge her. Listen and give her hope.
