Monday, December 6, 2010

Raffle Benefiting GEMS



Inspired by the season, we’re extending our international efforts to support women in need to benefit the young women (ages 12-21) served by GEMS in NYC - an organisation doing important work locally on issues related to the commercial sexual exploitation of young women


To commemorate Human Rights Day (December 10th) and as part of the Snowflake Festival we’ve organised a fundraising raffle with the generous support of sixteen local 5th Ave Park Slope businesses - the total proceeds of which will be donated to GEMS.


Raffle tickets will be on sale for $5 each from the 9th to 15th of December at Asha Veza (through the 16th), Bierkraft, Gorilla Coffee, Southpaw (only on the 12th) and Tabeel. 


One lucky winner will win sixteen $50 gift certificates each donated by one of the participating Park Slope businesses: Alchemy Restaurant and Tavern, Amazing Brooklyn Race, Asha Veza, Aunt Suzie's Restaurant, Beacon's Closet (Park Slope location), Bierkraft, Canaille Bistro, Element Beauty Lounge (Park Slope location),Gorilla Coffee, Luscious Food, Miriam RestaurantOlia Designs (Gift Certificate for collection at Asha Veza), SIP, Southpaw, St. Kilda and Tabeel.


Please join us for the raffle drawing at Asha Veza on December 16th at 8 pm during a special event we’re hosting for the occasion.