11 years ago yesterday,
our first Beauty Night was held.
At Wish Drop In Centre
73 participants thanks to 14 volunteers.
Hair, make up, nails, and massage
snacks, gift bags and laughter
filled the room
as we hustled and bustled.
Charlie Brown Christmas played
on the TV
Volunteers and Participants
danced the “Peanuts” dance.
Such fun we had
Everyone seemed so glad.
Participants made thank you cards
for volunteers and swung
by the nurses at health service
to show off hair cuts and painted nails
staying to get a check up.
There was so much love
we had to do it again and again.
11 years flew by
and 16 000 makeovers – oh my.
Thanks to 500 volunteers
Beauty Night has changed gears
wellness, life skills development and makeovers
to bring a hope, trust, dignity abundance takeover.
Last night dressed as elves,
we dropped by Wish, Serena’s place and Woodwards.
With gift bags and stockings
we handed out door to door.
My thought’s from the end of last night:
“Sad tales heard tonight
In some cases Xmas stockings
Brought great delight.
Joy to all of the women we saw tonight
Dealing with homelessness,
… Addiction, mental ill health
Poverty, violence and strife.
Glad we were able to share
A little Xmas delight.”
Happy 11 years to all of our supporters, participants, volunteers and corporate and community partners! Thanks for making it possible for 11 years, 16 000 makeovers!
