By Morgan Bryce
Editor
Thirteen area restaurants and pastry chefs will participate in the inaugural “Hearts for Haddie’s” event on Feb. 8.
Serving as a fundraiser for Haddie’s, it will feature dessert-tasting experiences and silent auction to benefit the organization’s efforts to provide a safe haven for young girls. The names of the 13 participating vendors will be released on the organization’s website and social media pages.
Sponsorships are still available. Those interested in that opportunity are asked to send email to info@haddies.org.
Tickets are $20 in advance and can be purchased through www.eventbrite.com. Day-of tickets will cost $25.
For more information, call 334-744-9680, like and follow the organization’s Facebook pages or visit www.haddieshome.com. The event will be held at 1451 Andrews Road.
About Haddie’s Home:
“Haddie’s exists to give girls in crisis ages 12 to 18 a home where they are safe, loved and protected; provide an environment where the love of Christ is real and known; build on the strengths of each child, helping them grow to be the people God created them to be; provide a place of healing from emotional and psychological wounds, teach practical skills for successful transition into adulthood; create a family community existing as a vital part of the larger community; living out a reciprocal relationship of giving in service and participating in action and end the generational cycle of neglect and abuse in our community.”