a fundraiser.

a few of you might have gotten a tastefully simple evite from me.
here's a more detailed version of why...

Mommy's Turn to Wine mother's club is teaming up with Doma International {http://www.domaconnection.org/}, a non-profit organization, to raise money for a Boarding House to help former Ukrainian Orphans transition into society.

There are a staggering number of Baby Houses and orphanages in the Ukraine.  The children "graduate" out of the orphanage system at 16 years old without many social skills or trade skills. They are meant to make their way thru our HUGE, COMPLEX world after spending their entire lives in tiny, often deplorable orphanages.

Some of these orphans become teenage mothers and end up as one of the following statistics: 70% of orphan girls enter the sex trade, 40% of all orphans become drug users, 40% commit crimes, and 15% commit suicide.

Mommy's Turn to Wine has committed to sponsoring a fledging Boarding House and would like to invite you to help us meet our goal of $5,000.
The money will help at least 2 women with their room and board, social work needs, parenting classes, and help their children as well.

in addition to this tastefully simple fundraiser. we are also hosting an open jump at a local jump zone.  here's some info on that...
jump zone is located at 1237 arrowhead ct. crown point indiana {behind buddy and pals}

The event is open to EVERYONE and anyone, but will not be a regular "open play jump day" as Mommy's Turn to Wine has reserved the location for the evening.

Admission is $10 for children 2-12 years old.
Parents and toddlers under 2 is free, however a minor donation is suggested.

We will also be selling raffle tickets for a 50/50 drawing for a chance to win some cool donated prizes!

Refreshments will be available at the kiosk.

The establishment also offers free wi-fi if needed while your child plays!

Shop from a Variety of Great Home Vendors and enter a raffle to win items from the following places:

* Beijo Purses
* Cookie Lee Jewelry
* Smoothie King Gift Certificates
* Themed Gift Baskets made by Local Girl Scouts
* Party-Lite Candles
* Pampered Chef
* Mary Kay Make-up and Beauty supplies
* Hair Cuttery St. John

and of course my free product from hosting this show will be given away to raffle as well.

now if you made it this far, thank you!!
if you did not receive an invite via email and want to help, here's how to order:
go here and enter my name in the search. select my party and then shop to your heart's delight.

i'm sure there are some of you out there thinking, "why should i{or you} help the people in another country?", or something along those lines. well, i think people are people. and people can give their money to whatever charity they choose whether it be st. jude's house, new orleans, livestrong, haiti, or even humane societies. to help someone regardless of the cause or location is commendable.

and i'll leave you with one more thought. i read this in my nursing magazine...
"nurses are, by nature, people who want to help. there's a lot of energy and a lot of willingness to be generous and give time." -elizabeth sloand.
not that you have to be a nurse to be a helper, but it's kinda in my blood. ;o)