From 2007 to 2009 SEVA was the local coordinator for Women for Women, a fundraising campaign for the Crisis Center & Women's Shelter. The Crisis Center, located in Ottumwa, Iowa, serves six southeast Iowa counties, including Jefferson (where Fairfield is located). Women for Women is an annual tradition that was started in 2006 by ArtLife Society as a way for women to support the Crisis Center and the women and children that it shelters.
Saturday, May 9th: a dessert buffet at Morning Star Studios, followed by a lively and enchanting evening of dance performances, to raise money for the Crisis Center. [link to photos of event]
2008 Events
Friday, May 2nd: Tapas Bar at Fellowship of the Holy Spirit. Inspired by the Spanish tradition of tapas or snacks, SEVA volunteers offered an evening of Mediterranean-inspired snacks, appetizers, finger food, breads and desserts as part of SEVA's 2008 fundraising campaign to support the local crisis center.
Friday, May 2nd: Girls Night Out! at Morning Star Studios was a fun and fund-raising evening featuring dinner, dancing, singing, stories and poetry ? by women, for women ? to raise money for the women and children at the local crisis center.
2007 Events
Saturday, April 21st: A Feast of India!, held at Morning Star Studios, was an elaborate multi-course Indian dinner, prepared by Radha Nayar and volunteers. Proceeds from the dinner were donated to the Crisis Center.
Sunday, April 29th: Passion Test Workshop at Morning Star Studios. Facilitated by Janet Attwood, author of The Passion Test: Discover Your Personal Secrets to Living a Life on Fire! Proceeds from this workshop were donated to the Crisis Center.
Saturday, May 12th: The Gala Entertainment Evening, at Morning Star Studios, featured an optional dinner, singing and dancing performances, and a live auction of services and items donated by local merchants and individuals.
As part of the 2007 fundraising campaign, many local merchants donated a percentage of their day's profits to the Crisis Center. Thymely Solutions hosted the Great Chocolate Extravaganza, giving away 200 pounds of gourmet chocolate to promote sales for the Crisis Center.