This past week I had the opportunity to visit my sister titleholder's neck of the woods in Northern California. Claire Wright, Jr. Miss California International 2010, and her wonderful family graciously invited me into their home and set up a speaking tour that was AMAZING! We visited Claire's school,
Forest Lake, where we spoke to a large group in the auditorium as well as an all girls bible study group. Then we were off to
Acres of Hope (Claire's platform facility) where I got a tour and had the opportunity to speak to the women about my experiences of being homeless and how proud I was of them for committing to this two year program to make a better future for themselves and their children. I also initiated Luggage of Love at this facility so that every graduating family would get a new unused piece of luggage to start their new journey in. Next we toured
Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital Infusion Clinic where we visited with the nurses and patients. After that we made our way to
Oaks of Auburn, a retirement facily, where we took pictures with the residents and visited with them. I enjoyed the time Claire and I got with the residents and all the cute things they had to say. Next it was off to
Placer County Children's Emergency Shelter. This is where it really hit home for me. This is the same type of shelter that I lived in and it is a perfect match for my program Luggage of Love. I got the opportunity to brief them on my story and my hopes of initiating Luggage of Love in Placer County....and they accepted!!! I will be sending my first shipment of luggage to them next week. We then visited
Koinonia Family Services which is an organization that sets up foster homes as well as adoptions throughout the county. With all this excitement I also needed someone to run the distribution of luggage once it was sent up North, so I asked Claire if she would be Luggage of Love's Northern California Representative and she accepted! This way she can be in direct contact with distributing luggage to her facility
Acres of Hope, as well as the children in Placer County that are in foster and shelter care. THANKS CLAIRE...YOU ARE AN AMAZING YOUNG LADY!
Together we will make a difference in the lives of many children!
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