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With the theme of Soaring to Greater Heights, the Motherless Daughters Foundation will hold its 3rd Annual Fundraiser Gala and Silent Auction on Friday, July 31, 2015. The semi-formal affair will take place from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Georgia International Convention Center at 2000 Convention Center Concourse in Atlanta.
Riverdale Mayor Dr. Evelyn Wynn-Dixon will serve as keynote speaker. Special guests will include Atlanta First Lady Sarah-Elizabeth Reed, an affordable housing developer who serves as brand ambassador for Motherless Daughters, along with Motherless Daughters honorary mother Xernona Clayton, CEO of the Trumpet Awards Foundation, Inc.
WALR KISS 104.1 FM’s Public Affairs Director Twanda Black — host of “Business in the Black” and “Good News Gospel” — will emcee the gala, which is sponsored by Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The event that serves as the nonprofit’s major fundraiser will kick off with a walk down the red carpet and include a seated dinner, entertainment, and silent auction of exciting items such as travel, cultural and dining experiences, autographed memorabilia and unique treasures.
Celebrating its third anniversary this spring, the Motherless Daughters Foundation provides a mentoring program for girls ages nine to 15 living without support of their natural mothers as a result of unforeseen circumstances. Through Motherless Daughters, girls are paired with relatable mentors, and also have an opportunity to participate in summer camps plus year-round educational and enrichment experiences. Girls receive scholarships and donations of clothing and school supplies and more. President/executive director Rassalyn Willis — a community activist, entrepreneur (owner of Xclusive Hair Studio and Spa in historic College Park), wife and mother of four — founded Motherless Daughters. “Motherless Daughters is dedicated to the self-empowerment of our young ladies,” says Willis. “Our life skills and educational development programs develop girls into confident young women through education and exposure, giving them endless opportunities.”
Individual gala tickets are $65; tables of eight are $500. The 2015 goal is $50,000 to go toward providing scholarships, career development programs, school supplies and clothing, computer purchases, housing for homeless individuals participating in the programs and transportation to personal enrichment events. For tickets, go to eventbrite.com. For more information, go to motherlessdaughtersfoundation.org or call (404) 957-4300.
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