Hand Embroidered Pillow
 | The earliest known occasion to make the phrase Christmas in July literal was in July 1933 at Camp Keystone, a girl's summer camp in North Carolina, which celebrated with a Christmas tree, gifts, and a visit by Santa Claus. In 1935, the National Recreation Association's journal Recreation described what a Christmas in July was like at a girl's camp, writing that "all mystery and wonder surround this annual event".
A year ago, our Vice President, Ann Dywer, wanted to capture that same spirit. Adorning her home from top to bottom with Christmas decorations, our annual Christmas in July Sale was born. So soak up the sun and celebrate with Women of Hope Project and enjoy this year's Christmas in July.
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napkin detail
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better than last year. Beautiful items made by Afghan women (embroidered table cloths,
placemats, table runners, dolls, Christmas ornaments, bookmarks,
jewelry, and much more) will be available for purchase There will also be a special
surprise you won't want to miss!
Thanks to your support, our Embroidery Project is growing by leaps and
exquisite napkins
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and more women are coming to our Vocational Center in hopes of finding a
way to use their skills to support their families. The typical
woman who comes to our Center is extremely poor. With few exceptions, none
of her children are going to school. It is usually up to the small boys in
the family to produce a family income by selling drinks in the bazaar or
shining shoes on the street.
napkin detail
 | We are proud to say that, to date, ALL
of the children of our ladies in this project are going to school! Because you support them by purchasing their beautiful embroidered
products, the women are now able to support their families, thereby
freeing the children to go to school. We also have a store in our Vocational
Center where local people can come to purchase items.
2nd ANNUAL CHRISTMAS IN JULY SALE
Saturday, July 31, 2010
12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
3129 Harvesttime Crescent
Chesapeake, VA 23321
For more information call: 757-484-7601
We hope to see you there. As always, thank you
for supporting Women of Hope Project with your generous donations.
Together, we can make a difference! In Hope, Sharon D. Jacko President Women of Hope Project Women of Hope Project is a 501 (C) 3 non-profit
organization. All contributions are tax-deductible under the U.S. Internal
Revenue Service tax code.
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Donations
can either be made online with PayPal through the WOHP website, through the link below or by check or money order payable to WOHP and
mailed to:
WOHP
4876-118 Princess Anne Road, #203
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Women of Hope Project is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization under the United
States Internal Revenue Service. All contributions are tax-deductible.
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