Portland, November 29th. Hands to Hearts International’s (HHI) held its first annual Affair of the Heart and welcomed over 50 guests. The event took place at the Diapers HQ on NE MLK Jr. Blvd. Kim and Jason Graham-Nye, owners of gDiapers were hosts for the evening. Laura Peterson is the HHI Founder & Executive Director. HHI is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the health and well-being of orphaned and vulnerable children and economically disadvantaged women around the globe.
Guests enjoyed sari tying demonstrations
Hands to Hearts International's (HHI) first annual Affair of the Heart fundraiser
Laura Peterson, HHI's founder & executive director, poses with board member David Pyle
HHI is providing resources for an estimated 100,000 women, men and children around the world. It surpassed the fundraising goal for the evening thanks to donors. Now through December 31st, supporters are able to double or triple donations thanks to the generous Greenbaum Foundation.
HHI founder and executive director, Laura Peterson (far right) and staff member Nicole Banta (2nd from right) celebrate with guests
The evening featured:
•Indulge in free chair massages
•Learn to wrap a traditional Indian sari
•Savor light food and drinks
