Walking Into A New Life
May, 2012
Dear Family, Friends, Colleagues & Community Leaders,

Please be our guest for some amazing events. During the month of May, we are celebrating mothers and advocates who have persevered & survived great obstacles, proving that all things are possible. Join Walking Into A New Life, along with community partners, as we uplift the fabulous, strong, courageous women of our city. We invite you to share in the fun & fellowship. Be educated, be encouraged, be uplifted, be inspired.
 
Sincerely,
Joyce Parkinson, Founder
Walking Into A New Life

"I am not a victim of circumstance. I am a product of resiliency" 
 
2nd Annual S.I.S. Awards
Surviving In Silence

Walking Into A New Life & I CHOOSE are pleased to host this event. The S.I.S. Awards is designed to honor single mothers and domestic violence survivors within our community who "Survive In Silence". They are the unsung heroes; always taking care of everyone and everything else. They do it out of love & commitment to their families, friends, employers and communities. Please join us as we honor this year's distinguished honorees: Lisa Allen, Tasha Booker, Ashley Dean, Mia Earl, Miracle Hall, Kamekio Lewis, Janet Napper, Jacqueline Oselen, Summer Owens, Tiffany V. Reed and Evette Porter for the Taffi Crawford Foundation

Our featured speakers will be Nicole Gates & Joyce Parkinson. We also have the pleasure of receiving powerful words of encouragement from Tomeka Hart, President/CEO of the Memphis Urban League. RSVP via email to joyce@wianl.org as soon as possible. 

 

Church Health & Wellness Center
1115 Union Avenue
Memphis, Tennessee 38105
May 12, 2012
11:00 - 1:00pm
Admission: FREE
M.H.O.R.'s 1st Annual Survivor's Ball

This event is designed to honor those who are survivors of domestic violence, as well as those who provide community services and resources towards this cause.

Attendees can expect an evening full of live entertainment & fine dining. You will hear uplifting stories from survivors. MHOR will also announce the winners of their Survivor's Story Contest. This unforgettable event will prove to be one of celebration, encouragement and empowerment. Attire is formal.

You may purchase your tickets online at http://mhor1stsurvivorsball.eventbrite.com/ or contact Founder Miracle Hall at (901) 282-6546 for addition information & purchase your tickets directly.

 

The Links @ Whitehaven
750 E. Shelby Drive, Memphis, TN 38109
May 19, 2012; 6:00 - 9:00pm
Admission: $10 per person
$15 day of event
$80 for reserved table for party of eight

Upcoming Events
Survivor's Retreat
Orlando, FL-June 16, 2012
Survivors Retreat Info

REGISTRATION IS STILL OPEN (THROUGH MAY 10) for the 1st Annual "Survivors Rejoice" retreat/vacation, to be held the weekend of June 16-17, in Orlando/Kissimmee, FL. Extremely pleased to be part of this experience. Great fellowship & information will be provided. It is absolutely free to attend. Please contact me ASAP so that a registration form can be sent to you.
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About Walking Into A New Life: Walking Into A New Life's mission is to stop domestic violence & help stabilize victims.