Investee Description: Fashion & Compassion creates empowerment communities where vulnerable women connect with God, one another and resources as their lives are transformed.  F & C runs programs in Charlotte, NC and partners with Artisan projects in six other countries.  The organization teachers women to make jewelry and other crafts.  These products provide supplemental income to the women and an income stream for the organization.

SVP Lead Partner(s):  Denise Ratchford 
Investee Contact:  Beth Bell, Executive Director
Website: fashionandcompassion.com   

Volunteer Jobs/Projects: 

Artisan Mentor: Provide support to artisans in alignment with their Empowerment Plan; 1-2 hours, 2x/month 

Deliver Lunch to Artisans: Pick up (pre-paid) and serve lunch to jewelry projects (and feel free to stay and volunteer!)  

Resource Team:  Team of six (6) volunteers needed to provide feedback on programs, planning and mission of organization. 1.5 hours, 4 meetings. Ad-hoc role.  

If interested, contact Heather Karriker