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CHARITY SPOTLIGHT
Human Options Luncheon at Lido House Raises $ 245K to Support Relationship Violence Survivors
By NB Indy Staff
Human Options , the leading organization in advocating for those experiencing relationship violence in Orange County , hosted its annual Fall Luncheon on October 6 at the Lido House Autograph Collection in Newport Beach to help raise awareness and inform attendees about relationship violence during Domestic Violence Awareness Month .
Donors , volunteers , supporters , and friends of the organization attended wearing a variety of purple outfits – the color of domestic violence awareness – to help raise critical funds for Human Options ’ relationship violence programs .
These include a 24-hour hotline , emergency shelter , walk-in centers , transitional housing , counseling programs , legal advocacy , and community education .
During the program , guests were able to participate in a social hour where they could purchase raffle tickets for a night at Lido House or a Duffy boat ride . They were also able to connect with other attendees while enjoying lavender lemonade and sparkling lavender champagne .
( above left ) Keynote speaker William Kellibrew IV sharing his story with luncheon guests . ( above right ) Human Options CEO Maricela Rios-Faust talks to guests during the luncheon
The event featured keynote speaker William Kellibrew IV , an international victim advocate , as well as a client of Human Options who shared her story through a video presentation .
“ October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month , and it ’ s always impactful to host our annual luncheon at this time to address the work we do for those affected by relationship abuse ,” said Maricela Rios-Faust , CEO of Human Options . “ We are grateful that two survivors of abuse shared their stories with our supporters , reinforcing the significant work Human
Options does within the community . Their strength is a testament that survivors can heal and grow by breaking the cycle of violence and being connected to help .”
Throughout its history , Human Options has impacted the lives of 500,000 people affected by relationship violence through its programs such as its emergency shelter , transitional and permanent housing , counseling , safe option for seniors , military program , teen ambassador program , personal empowerment program , family support services , and
24-hour toll-free hotline .
Human Options encourages victims to call their 24-hour hotline at ( 877 ) 854-3594 to access shelters and other supportive services , including therapists and counselors . If anyone is in imminent danger or has a physical emergency , call 911 . Additionally , Human Options provides immediate assistance and supportive services at several walk-in Family Resource Centers location throughout the county .
For more information about Human Options , please visit www . humanoptions . org . the magazine for
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