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Poised for Success Underserved individuals are empowered thanks to Family Scholar House
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By MARIAH KLINE Photos by ANDREA HUTCHINSON
ive hundred twenty-three college degrees earned, 54 homes purchased and 34 children of program participants pursuing post-secondary education. These are the results made possible by the work of Family Scholar House. The nonprofit’s mission is to change lives through education, empowering youths and families to succeed and achieve lifelong self-sufficiency. They can provide housing and other resources to single parents, all of whom have experienced poverty, unstable housing and, oftentimes, domestic violence. Their staff strives to meet each individual’s needs so that they may reach their career and family goals.
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“These are outcomes that not only change the lives of these families but also Greater Louisville,” says Director of Mission Advancement Kellie Johnston Moore, “as these participants enter careerlevel employment and become contributing members of our community.” On March 6, Family Scholar House will hold Wine Women & Shoes, its largest annual fundraiser that has brought in a net total of $1,275,945 since the event began in 2014. The night is spectacularly fun for all who attend and lets the organization continue its life-changing work. The night includes wine tastings, unique shopping experiences, auctions and a fashion show sponsored by Von Maur.
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“The evening is filled with opportunities for networking with women leaders in our community and chances to win some fabulous prizes – including a Café dream kitchen donated by GE Appliances and a $10,000 shopping spree from Von Maur,” says Johnston Moore. New this year is a big change to the silent auction. Though organizers aren’t revealing what all this will entail, they have said that everyone who participates in the “Pick Your Passion” Super Raffle will go home with a bracelet from Super Raffle Sponsor Merkley Kendrick Jewelers. “There are always surprises,” says event co-chair Terri Bass of Lenihan Sotheby’s International Realty. “There is so much good energy in the room having so many
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