OC WOMEN2WOMEN FALL FOOD DRIVE

OCW2W held a lovely event honoring maternal bonds, and the influence of women in society. Marilyn Knowlden, one of the last remaining actors from the Hollywood Golden Years, treated the group to rare personal professional experiences and memories of motherhood. Enzo, of ENZO Floral Creations, generously demonstrated the basics of floral design. His inspiration and instruction guided guest as they created their own flower arrangement to share with a special woman in their life. Janine Wynn, set the tone for the entire event with two lovely musical numbers. Everyone was treated to a personal gift from Home and Body. 

With the support and incredible generosity of our OCW2W community, we delivered over 100 "Bags of Love" filled with essentials and unique personal gifts, bringing light into the lives of women served at Grandma's House of Hope. The lovely gift bags were stuffed with over $8,000.00 of donated items such as lotion, perfume, blankets, shampoo, socks, and even coats, to help warm the hearts of women in need living in our community. 

The room at Fleming's 'Restaurant was packed with women gathered for the OCW2W Lunch Club event honoring Nadine Haddad, co-founder of Home and Body Company. Nadine inspired the group with her personal story of strength, struggling and surviving while building her company and raising a family. 

Generous guests contributed to the OCW2W Twin Blanket Drive, with donations going to our 2020 designated non-profit organization, Grandma's House of Hope.  Je’net Kreitner founder of Grandma’s House of Hope, thanked the group for their support and shared her extraordinary story of surviving homelessness and passion to provide hope for women experiencing personal crisis.

Marmi's Shoes and Fleming's Restaurant donated gift certificates for the raffle. Each guest went home with a gift bag stuffed with Home and Body Company personal care items, courtesy of Nadine Haddad.