The Color Purple Nationwide Screening – 207 Hearts, 70 Crowned Hair Care Donations, and Empowering Workshops

207 Hearts United Nationwide For A Cause 

On February 4th and 5th, 207 hearts united nationwide came together to shine a light on the shadows of family and domestic violence through the powerful screening of “The Color Purple.” The generosity of this gathering has allowed us to extend our reach through the distribution of our cherished hair care packs. 

 

We are overwhelmed with gratitude for the incredible support shown by attendees of The Color Purple events. Your participation and generosity have enabled us to raise $2,739.40, which will be used to distribute 70 “Sis, You Are Crowned” hair care bags.

Continuing the Conversation : 

Updates from the Last Four Months

Our mission goes beyond just one event and donation.  To continue making a difference, we organized and facilitated three trauma-informed therapeutic workshops to  domestic violence (DV) survivors , this entailed pampering and self-care sessions at  Naala Djookan Healing Centre and Zonta’s House Women’s Refuge. 70 woman participated in creating a homemade body scrub and mask, with ingredients that serve as a reminder to invest in their self-care. Additionally, we also donated 70 rose stems to participants and affirmation cards , spreading the love and beauty of flowers.

Workshop Outcomes

Empowerment and Inclusivity: 

• 95% of women identified our workshops as a safe space for those who have experienced family and domestic violence.

• 85% of women recognized the importance of self-care when engaging with FDV services.

• 70% of women identified the need for inclusive hair care products.

• Empowerment through Feedback:

  • “Nicholah helped me build my self-confidence.”

  • “It’s challenging to focus on self-care when you’re constantly in survival mode. Thank you for reminding me to nurture myself.

“This was my first workshop experience. Thank you for creating such a safe and welcoming space.”

“Thank you for reminding me of the importance of self-care and connection to culture through embracing my curls.”

Remembering Our Sister Shalom

We would like to take a moment to remember our dear sister Shalom, who passed away on February 5th. This has been a hard time we are still grieving . We are grateful to share your light through your donations, and we have held two healing grief circle sessions for the community in your honor. Dear sister, you will be forever loved and missed. Your peace will continue to live within us.

Thank You

The impact of your support over the past four months has been profound. By creating safe spaces and providing essential resources, we are helping women rebuild their lives with dignity and strength. We are committed to continuing this vital work and ensuring that every woman has the tools and support she needs to thrive.

Thank you once again for your unwavering support. Together, we are making a real difference, one heart at a time.

THANK YOU!

We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the organizations that made the Color Purple event a resounding success:

• Albertina Ncube
• LUCKY NGOSHI
• UnMaskKing Podcast
• Ethiopian-Australian Community Association
• African Australian Council ACT
• Verity Care Provisions
• Savannah Fashions
• Victoria Shoniwa
• Miriam Ncube
• Ellen Chikalip

 

Your persistent commitment and diligence were apparent in every facet of the occasion. The generosity of this gathering has allowed us to extend our reach through the distribution of our cherished hair care packs.

The thought-provoking conversations, interesting activities, and general vibe all demonstrated how dedicated your organizations are to fostering intercultural understanding and unity.

Not only have your efforts increased our communal ties, but they have also produced enduring memories.

Thank You SheaMoisture

I wanted to extend a huge thank you to Jessica from Shea Moisture Australia for your incredible support and generous donations to our initiative. Your contributions have made a significant impact and have been deeply appreciated by everyone involved.

Your donation of the hair care packs has brought joy and care to many individuals, and we are grateful for your partnership. It is through the kindness and commitment of teams like yours that we are able to continue our work and make a difference in the community.