Trenton & Downriver Soroptimists' Save the Date: "Battle for Freedom"

Soroptimist International of Trenton and Downriver Area will be hosting its fourth biennial “Battle for Freedom” on Saturday, January 27, 2024. This avant-garde hair and fashion show is entitled “Color Me Free,” where local salon stylists will dress, design hair, and apply make-up for the audience to vote for the best-styled models. Previous battles had over 500 attendees, and tickets were sold out prior to the event.

Trenton and Downriver Area Soroptimist is a volunteer group that offers service by way of fundraising and donations, public awareness/educational programs, and hands-on assistance; as well as presenting yearly monetary awards to individuals to help support and further their future. These women give their time and talents to local food pantries, Vista Maria, First Step, Sparrow Project, Stanford House, Alternatives for Girls, and to area women’s health institutions. The proceeds from “Battle for Freedom: Color Me Free” will be used for service projects and programs to benefit survivors of human trafficking. Detroit is ranked as having one of the highest numbers of sex trafficking victims and is included in a global epidemic that annually nets over $2 billion.

The venue for this fundraiser is at Crystal Gardens, 16703 Fort Street in Southgate. Included in ticket prices are dinner, music, silent raffles, wine, and a cash bar with a signature cocktail. The doors will open at 6:00 P.M. with the runway show beginning at 7:30 P.M. A party will follow the show. General seating tickets cost $50; the price for reserved table (seating ten per table) is $450; VIP tables are $600. Online tickets are available at https://formsmarts.com/form/2bba. The event is still looking for salons and stylists to participate. Check Facebook for past event photos at facebook.com/BattleForFreedom. For more information, contact Abby Premoe at abbo48166@yahoo.com or (734)755-7926.

A Human Trafficking Awareness Symposium hosted by SI of Trenton and Downriver Area is scheduled for March 23, 2024, at Summit Academy North.

You can help improve the lives of women and girls in the Trenton and Downriver Areas and around the world by donating to Soroptimist International of Trenton and Downriver Area. Your donation will help fund our service projects. This is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Make an online donation via Venmo or by sending a check to Soroptimist International of Trenton and Downriver Area, 1644 Vernon, Trenton, MI 48183.

The Trenton Soroptimist organization meets on the first Wednesday of the month at the Woodhaven Community Center. All women are welcome to attend. You may contribute to the foundation that the Soroptimists support on krogercommunityrewards.com. If you are interested in learning more about the Trenton and Downriver Area Soroptimists and our other activities, contact us at sioftrentonanddownriverarea@gmail.com or check out our page on Facebook@SoroptimistInternationalOfTrentonAndDownriverArea.