DESIGNER HOLDS JEWELRY SALE to Benefit Hospice & Rockland Family Shelter

A  Nyack boutique and a local artist have joined forces to collaborate with United Hospice of Rockland and The Rockland Family Shelter (RFS) to assist those worthy organizations in both their fund raising and awareness raising efforts.

Artist Fatima Mariam Shabbir invites the public to join her at Maria Luisa, 77 South Broadway, Nyack on Thursday, December 8 at 6:00 PM as she unveils her unique jewelry designs. Refreshments will be served in the warm atmosphere of the newly relocated store.  All merchandise will be discounted by 10% for this special sale and 10% of all purchases will go to either RFS or Hospice.

            The talented Ms. Shabbir is an artist and designer who describes her work as classically refined. Her elegant pieces are wonderful presents to give or receive. Intent on finding some way to help  organizations whose work she strongly supports, Ms. Shabbir approached the owners of Maria Louisa and together they decided to hold this exciting event. At a time when non-profits everywhere are facing severe cuts in funding, Ms. Shabbir’s efforts are more than appreciated by both recipient organizations.

         RFS is a non-profit, grass roots organization serving survivors of domestic and dating violence, sexual assault and all violent crimes. RFS offers residential and non residential, multilingual culturally sensitive, free, confidential services that are LGBT friendly. Services include a 24 hour hotline at (845) 634 3344. In a society where gender-based violence is an historically rooted and pervasive reality, RFS is committed to offering services that are relevant and respectful to the diverse communities we serve. It is the vision of RFS to help create a society in which all individuals can live with dignity and equality, free from fear, violence and oppression.

         For more than 20 years United Hospice of Rockland, a community-based, not-for-profit has provided care and support to thousands in the Rockland and Orange Counties areas. As an agency that emphasizes the quality of life, Hospice offers comfort and dignity for individuals and families facing serious illness. Their highly skilled and compassionate teams of nurses, home health aides, social workers, physicians, spiritual care providers, therapists and volunteers provide care for individuals in their own home or in other settings. Bereavement support services are also available to members of the community who have lost a loved one.

 RSVPs are highly recommended for the December 8th jewelry sale. Please contact adornations@gmail.com