Donda’s House, Inc. provides unprecedented access and education from leading experts in the music, fashion, and entertainment industry to Chicago’s creative youth and young adults.
We also highlight a grassroots effort that was coordinated to aid in the relief funding after Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico called: Puerto Rico Rising. Louis showcases an Aurora, IL based non-profit: The Light in the Heart Art Therapy Program. Stella has an incredibly inspiring feature on the Salt & Light Coalition. With 25,000 women and girls falling prey to trafficking every year in Chicago alone, Salt & Light Coalition manifests
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change by providing a volunteer-driven, one-year long program for survivors of trafficking with the dual goal of healing and empowering women to get jobs in the wellness sector. You will find some great fashion features and beauty features from Danielle and Michelle as well to get you excited for the holiday season. And Nisha closes us out with a beautiful sentiment on giving and making an impact in the community through teaching.
I hope these stories inspire you to go out and do some good. Our greatest strengths as the human race include our ability to love, empathize and connect with one another. I hope this issue empowers you to empower others to make this world a better place.
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Happy Holidays readers and thank you for your support in our creative endeavors! - Jennifer M. Veguilla-Lezam | Editor-in-Chief
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