“Cut It Out” Salons Against Domestic Violence Event
August 30, 2009 by Trish
Filed under Past Events
Friday, October 2, 2009
“Cut It Out” Salons Against Domestic Violence Event
Location: Giuseppe Franco Salon of Beverly Hills
www.giuseppefrancosalon.com
Time 12:00 – 2:00 pm is the Reception with the Press
By Invitation Only
About Giuseppe Franco
International trained and world famous, Giuseppe Franco was voted ONE OF THE TOP THREE HAIRDRESSERS IN THE WORLD. He is one of the most talented and popular hairdressers in Beverly Hills. Giuseppe Franco has been on the cutting-edge in the beauty industry, which has earned him a celebrity clientele from the world of entertainment, music, sports and politics.
The Giuseppe Franco Salon caters to celebrities and people who want to be treated like celebrities. The following is a list of some of his most well known clients:
GOV. ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER
ASHTON KUTCHER
ADRIEN BRODY
CAST MEMBERS FROM “LORD OF THE RINGS”
SHARON STONE0
SEAN PENN
MICKEY ROURKE
SYLVESTER STALLONE
CAST OF “THE SOPRONOS”
MICHAEL DOUGLAS
ANDREW DICE CLAY
BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN
DREW BARRYMORE
“Cut It Out” –
Los Angeles Area Businesses to
Donate Free Makeovers to Domestic Violence Sufferers
Friday, October 2, 2009
Giuseppe Franco Salon
Beverly Hills CA-In honor of October being named National Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM), the country’s best beauty experts and physicians have partnered up with Los Angeles based non-profit organization, Safe Passage, to provide complete makeovers to five local domestic abuse survivors. These businesses will join a national campaign designed to “cut out” domestic violence by offering victims a “new look” on life.
DVAM is a time for collective action, to celebrate survivors of the Movement, raise public awareness, and remember the millions of lives lost, as a result of abuse. For many years, Safe Passage has sought to make a difference in the lives of Angelenos by providing amazing life transformations.
With these makeovers, Safe Passage is hoping to help heal the emotional and physical wounds these five women have endured. One woman is constantly reminded of the day her ex shot her by the appearance of a large scar where the bullet entered her shoulder. Another woman has burn scars that cover over fifty percent of her body. And still a third has significant facial scarring. These physical injuries are ever-present symbols of the past, which until recently, they relived every time they looked in the mirror.
For the last few weeks the women have undergone their own personal extreme makeovers, on the way to beginning their new lives. On October 2, 2009 between the hours of 12 and 2 PM, these women will finish the last phase of their new transformations at the Giuseppe Franco Salon in Beverly Hills.
To help with these dramatic makeovers, Safe Passage assembled a Dream Team of volunteers. Board-Certified Cosmetic Surgeon Dr. Fardad Forouzanpour, founder of Beverly Hills Cosmetic Surgical Group, and Dr. Bruce Vafa of Smile Angels of Beverly Hills, donated multiple cosmetic, reconstructive and dental surgeries. Actress and exercise coach, Natalie Raitano will be providing ongoing fitness training and maintenance, and actress and author, Lydia Cornell, will give life-coaching advice. Giuseppe Franco will provide haircuts and color on the day of the event, and makeup artist Ruby Polanco of NYX Cosmetics will be doing participants’ makeup. Finally, fashions donated by “2 Chicks” will style their new looks. The Miss California Latina and Miss Teen will be inspiring the ladies to walk the walk and talk the talk!
Following these makeovers, the women will be feted and reintroduced to the world at a luncheon given in their honor at Beverly Hills restaurant, Mulberry Pizza Street. According to Keiara, “This is a dream come true and for the first time I know that I am loved. God has sent me Angels from Safe Passage to restore me!”
The experts are equally enthusiastic about the opportunity. “I am honored to work with Safe Passage, and the other volunteers in participating in this life-changing event. These beautiful women have taught us more than we can ever teach them. I cannot wait to see their big reveals,” says Dr. Fardad.
Interested community members can do their part to stop domestic violence by contributing tax deductible donations like: gift certificates, beauty aids, laptop computers and money to Safe Passage or domestic abuse prevention charities like it.
Dilana honored by Safe Passage at Hermosa Beach
Safe Passage Board members: Susan Newell, Linda Dolson, Cheryl Hiltzik and Trish Steele go to honor Dilana at her event in Hermosa Beach. A Certificate of Appreciation signed by Councilman Dennis Zine was gladly recieved by Dilana for her support to Safe Passage. You may see more about her at www.myspace.com/dilanarox
Three Organizations Unite to Help Victims of Domestic Violence
August 24, 2009 by Trish
Filed under News, Past Events, Photos
Beauty is Power — Three Organizations Unite to Help Victims of Domestic Violence
By Adréana Robbins
“Treat others as yourself, what you sew into others is what you will reap in your life,” says Trish Steele, who founded Safe Passage (1992), a division of a nonprofit corporation, Women Crowned in Glory, Inc., that is dedicated to transforming the lives of women and their children who have become victims of domestic violence.
Domestic violence encompasses all acts of violence against women and children within the context of family or intimate relationships. It is not confined to any one socioeconomic type, ethnicity, religion or age group. Through the help of volunteer plastic surgeons, cosmetic dentists, professional counseling therapists, career counselors, health and image specialists, Safe Passage offers support and assistance for women recovering from domestic violence. Every effort is given to help these victims regain their sense of self and rediscover their place in society. Safe Passage takes care of finding abused women housing, furniture and clothing, and going beyond what the shelters can provide, which is only temporary relief. “It’s very traumatic for women who check into shelters,” explains Steele. “Almost half of these women have never worked. Many are badly scarred. Some have lost their teeth. Safe Passage fixes broken noses, broken teeth and gives battered women life-changing makeovers.”
Safe Passage depends on community involvement. The City of Los Angeles awarded Mrs. Steele with a “Certificate of Appreciation” by Council Member Wendy Greuel and Dennis Zine for her outstanding citizenship and activities enhancing community betterment. Safe Passage welcomes donations, and is in need of any business clothing, computers and beauty products.
Safe Passage has teamed up with Inspire Me Defense and the winners of Miss California Latina, Vivian Valadez, and Miss Teen California Latina, Bianca Mettler-Lopez. The three organizations staged the event “Evolve into Your Power,” which was held on August 15 and 16. Kiko Ellsworth, actor and creator of Inspire Me Defense, instructed women and girls on practical and powerful self-defense skills. Jennifer Rodriguez, the state director of Miss California Latina, shares their similar mission is “to celebrate beauty, style and cultural heritage, emphasizing the opportunity for personal development while serving the community.”
Maybe we can all benefit from the encouraging words of Trish Steele, “You are unique and fearfully and wonderfully made, so let your light shine. We are all brilliant on the inside.” And if beauty is in the eye of the beholder, then Trish Steele has held us captive, and will do so, for a long time to come.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Steele is already gaining momentum for her cause. Safe Passage is inviting businesses to join them for October’s events.
For more information on Safe Passage, contact Trish Steele at (818) 232-7476, or visit their web site www.safepassagehome.org.
Inspire Me Defense can be reached at www.IAmKiko.com.
For information on the Latina Beauty Pageant, go to their web site at www.misscalifornialatina.com.
(photo by Harvey Branman)
(photo by Tony Campo)
(photo by Tony Campo)
(photo by Tony Campo)
