CHWNATIONAL Coast to Coast CHW Snowbirds LuncheonCelebrating the Power of Women On Sunday, March 1, 2020, we celebrated the Power of Women at the CHW Snowbird Luncheon in Bal Harbour, Florida. Many thanks to Roslyn Joseph for generously hosting the event in her lovely home; Zehavit, for travelling all the way from Israel to share her incredibly moving experience as a domestic abuse survivor and how she was saved by a WIZO Shelter for battered women; and all those who joined us at this sold out event!
L-R; Zehavit with Marilyn Libin, Roslyn Joseph & Alina Ianson
Art and Healing: Mandala Painting Workshop with Zehavit On June 11, 2020, Zehavit, a domestic abuse survivor, shared her story and inspired others to use their creativity. She also shared some inspiring and relevant stories from her first few weeks working at the WIZO emergency shelter, where she is also conducting art workshops with the mothers and children. Over 50 participants registered to unleash their inner artist.
Zehavit teaching CHW Supporters the art of Mandala Painting via ZOOM.
Father’s Day Zoom BBQ- With Comedian Joel Chasnoff On June 21, 2020, over 100 participants registered to spend Father’s Day laughing together from the safety of their own home. “Virtual burgers” were donated in honour of the special men in people’s lives, and the crowd was treated to a special live show by comedian Joel Chasnoff. Funds raised from this virtual Father’s Day BBQ will help the hospital workers at the Shamir Medical Centre (Assaf Harofeh) and Hadassah Hospital in Israel who are working tirelessly on the frontlines in the battle against the coronavirus. 56
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Comedian Joel Chasnoff gives a private performance sponsored by CHW Toronto Centre President Tova Train