Hope Rising is delighted to support Ashleigh’s Patience Project with two benefit performances of “My First Time” on October 13 and October 27, 2018. My First Time is a play in the style of The Vagina Monologues. The play feature four actors (Polly Harrison, Robin Coulonge, Phillip Slay and Jon Beller) in hysterical and heartbreaking…
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We are delighted to present Eve Ensler’s The Vagina Monologues on Friday, March 23 at 8:00 pm. Performances will be held at The Sanctuary in McKinney’s Adriatica Village. This will be a special night packed full of poignant and hilarious performances! Eve Ensler’s The Vagina Monologues is based on interviews with over 200 women about their memories and experiences…
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On Saturday, February 10 at 5 pm, we will once again join the world in shaking the earth to bring awareness and stop the violence against women. 1 in 3 women across the planet will be beaten or raped during her lifetime. That’s ONE BILLION WOMEN AND GIRLS. Every February, people rise – in hundreds of countries…
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Save the date for our annual party honoring our Hope Rising Champions and volunteers. If you have participated in any Hope Rising events this year or if you would like to find out how to get involved in helping stamp out domestic and sexual abuse, you are invited to join us for this fun-filled night!…
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Visit us at the smallCon convention on September 9, or volunteer to help staff our table during this one day convention that works towards promoting, inspiring, and supporting women of all ages in the popular culture arts and sciences. smallCon is a 501(c)3 non-profit that endeavors to educate the public about women in STREAM (Science, Technology, Robotics, Engineering,…
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SAVE THE DATE! Join us for a rockin’ night of music at Tupps Brewery featuring AfterLight Band and The Five Hands! All proceeds will benefit the Treasured Vessels Foundation, a local non-profit organization devoted to providing a safe place for girls ages 11-17 who have been rescued from domestic sex trafficking. Their current project is to build a…
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During McKinney’s Arts in Bloom event on April 7-9, Hope Rising is sponsoring a public exhibit of professional and amateur healing art work created by survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. This healing monument will be on display during the entire event, and select pieces of artwork will be available for purchase. Please come…
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The 2nd annual NO MORE Challenge is back! NO MORE is a friendly fundraising campaign for organizations committed to ending domestic violence and sexual assault through direct service, education and prevention, and advocacy. Participating organizations compete for $150,000 in grand prizes, weekly Bonus Challenges, and a HopeLine phone drive contest to help further their missions.…
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On Saturday, March 11 from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm, Hope Rising will be hosting a workshop for those who would like to participate in the Healing Monument Project but don’t know where to begin. The Healing Monument Project is a public exhibit of professional and amateur healing art work created by survivors of sexual assault…
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2018 is going to be a great year! We have a number of exciting events scheduled, so mark your calendar now and make plans to join us. January 30 (7:30 pm), February 3 (2 pm) and February 8 (7:30 pm) — Flashmob Practice Dancer Strong Academy, 192 Industrial Blvd. #103, McKinney, TX 75069 Saturday, February…
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