ST LOUIS: South Asian Women’s Empowerment Regional Association (SAWERAA) of St Louis celebrated its eleventh year anniversary on Saturday September 7 with a grand and highly successful fund raising gala for the benefit of victims of domestic violence.
Over 320 people attended the near three hours program that helped SAWERAA to raise over $23,000 to help the clients.
The event comprised a judicious combination of silent auctions, aristocratic fashion displays, sparkling jewelry sales, and, of course, delectable dinner. The highlight of the event was an inspiring and informative speech by Douglas R.
Beech, Circuit Court Judge, St. Louis County. SAWERAA honored two individuals from the St. Louis community, Ashwin Patel and Ms. Manju Khosla, for their outstanding ‘behind-the-scene’ service to the victims and their families. Its Bridal/ Fashion show was highly appreciated.
SAWERAA is a charitable organization in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. Its mission is to identify, help, and protect the women and families from all racial, ethnic, and socio-economic groups. It is particularly focused on assisting women of South Asian origin who are facing real and present danger of domestic violence and are frightened to reach out for help. These women are particularly vulnerable because of the cultural background that enjoins them to be ‘obedient’ despite hostile environment.
Managed by a group of highly dedicated volunteers headed by Ms. Anjali Apte and Dr Ann Duncan-Hively SAWERAA provides free financial, legal, physical, psychological, educational, and social services to its clients.
Seeta Brahmbhat
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