Holding Out HELP is starting a national fundraising / awareness campaign. The goal for this campaign is to raise funds for the many services Holding Out HELP (HOH) provides for individuals leaving polygamist communities. As the demand for services increases, it has become apparent that additional funding is needed in order to serve these individuals and families.
We have partnered with the producers of the documentary, “Sons of Perdition”. It is the story of polygamy’s exiled youth. This film was featured on Oprah Winfrey’s Documentary Club. We are encouraging those that want to help, to hold a movie night, showing the film to help bring awareness to this cause. Our goal is not only to raise awareness, but also to raise funds and inspire those that attend to hold their own showing of the film, and so on, spreading the word. You will have the opportunity to follow the progress through our website at www.holdingouthelp.org.
Holding Out HELP is a 501(C) 3 non-profit organization that began 3 years ago when a Utah couple offered their home as a safe house to a family of six who desired to leave their polygamist lifestyle. They could never have imagined how many more individuals and families were in desperate need of similar support. They watched this terrified family, uncertain about their future and the world outside their polygamist community, become confident and self-sufficient. The couple learned there is a pressing need to provide individuals and families transitioning out of the community, with shelter, food, counseling, mentoring, vocational support, and education. They were compelled to spearhead an effort they call Holding Out HELP (Helping, Encouraging and Loving Polygamists).
The cost is $25 for the movie/fundraising packet. It will guide you through the steps to an effective evening. The packet includes the DVD, brochure on HOH, FAQ sheets on HOH and polygamy, and the invitations. Contact information is also provided if you needed to speak to a representative from HOH. In addition, there is opportunity to hire the boys in the movie, the producers, or an HOH representative, to speak, or have a Skype conversation with your group. Elissa Wall, who wrote “Stolen Innocence”, is also available for a limited number of speaking engagements.
For more information, or to order a packet, please email me your information and I will contact you to schedule your movie night. We are excited about this fundraiser and hope you will join us in making a difference in the lives of these people.
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