Fundraiser to benefit local nonprofit helping women
A partner of the Zonta Club of Sanibel-Captiva, Healing Stitches will host Christmas on the Beach on Dec. 14 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Saint Michael and All Angels Church, at 2304 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel.
Free and open to the public, the event will feature handmade accessories, art and other treats for purchase, including designer beachwear from Kimolology. Free refreshments will also be available.
Christmas on the Beach is a fundraiser for Healing Stitches, a program under OILE (Organizacion Internacional de Latinos en el Exterior SWFL) — a United Way agency and Fort Myers-based nonprofit that provides education and instruction for immigrant women.
“The women in this program, many of whom have suffered abuse, arrive knowing nothing about sewing and advance to learn about pattern design, dressmaking and more complex crafts,” OILE founder, President and Chief Executive Officer Lucy Garcia said. “The healing effect of this process provides the perfect environment for discussions about healthy relationships, effective parenting and regaining self-esteem.”
Healing Stitches provides classes in sewing, parenting skills, women’s health and nutrition, and legal matters. It also offers a children’s summer program, community outreach and income tax assistance.
For more information, visit www.oile.org.