Giving Back
I was taught the importance of helping others from my mother. We didn’t have much but she always found a way to share what she had. And throughout my life I have never been able to turn away from the needs of others, especially women and children. In fact, my jewelry odyssey began during a trip to Vietnam when I saw the blight of the women there. I bought 13 strands of pearls from Huong, the owner of a small shop in Hanoi and when I sold them I split the profits with her.
Since then I have shared the profits of my jewelry shop with organizations that help women and children worldwide.
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YWCA
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Boys and Girls Club
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Child Help USA
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Vista Hill – Charity for special needs
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Canine Companions
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St. Madeline Sophie Center
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Mary’s House – women's shelter
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Tijuana Orphanage
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Shakti Rising – women's halfway house
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Sofia Camp – self esteem camp for 12 year old girls
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Monarch School – for homeless children
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United Through Reading
