Escents proudly supports The Salvation Army’s commitment to helping victims, restoring their freedom, dignity and self-respect. Partial proceeds from the parfum line will directly benefit Deborah’s Gate, The Salvation Army’s specialized care program that serves international and domestic women who have been sexually exploited and need protection, housing and healing.

“The Salvation Army is grateful to be able to collaborate with local businesses, such as Escents, who support the work we do in our communities by sharing the responsibility of spreading awareness and education around human trafficking,” says Major Ken Ritson, Divisional Secretary for Public Relations & Development, The Salvation Army British Columbia Division. “Our collective response to stop human trafficking in our local communities is an inspiration to continue working towards change and positive action.”

“We are honoured to partner with The Salvation Army to profile and support its extremely important work with Deborah’s Gate, a local safe house for victims of human trafficking,” says Escents Founder Jacqui MacNeill. “The new fragrances are inspired by strong women, making them a natural fit with this cause and The Salvation Army’s work here.”

Available in four scents – Joy, Hope, Grace and Courage – each fragrance reflects the complex and unique sides of a woman, as well as what she inspires in others. Like all Escents products, the new Eau de Parfum line is made with 100% pure essential oils and botanical extracts and are DPG and phthalate free.

Joy
Created to inspire joy in others, in the world, and in the wearer. A passionate scent with the top notes of Violet and Jasmine.

Hope
A rich scent, bright and uplifting as hope itself. An indulgent scent with the top notes of Vanilla and Bergamot.

Grace
Complex yet serene, like grace itself, this earthy scent elevates the body and the mind. A balanced scent with the top notes of Lily and Cedar wood.

Courage
Fiery and headstrong with a touch of sweetness. An energizing scent with the top notes of Ylang Ylang and Ginger.

About Escents Aromatherapy
Feel Good… Naturally. Vancouver, BC-based Escents Aromatherapy, with ten retail locations in Canada and 34 in Taiwan, uses essential oils and other natural ingredients to create a wide range of bath, body, wellness and home fragrance products. Founded on the idea that nature has the power to provide for all our needs, Escents is committed to helping people fully realize, utilize and experience their inherent gifts. For more information, including a Dr. Oz on-air feature of Escents Stress Relief Aromatherapy inhaler and roll-on, visit www.EscentsAromatherapy.com

May 2nd (doors at 7:30pm + show at 8:30pm)
Heritage Hall
3102 Main Street, Vancouver, BC

The evening will include a lively showcase of the full Spring / Summer collection including spring dresses, tops, jeans, outerwear and accessories. Part proceeds from the event benefit FashionHope.org against Human Trafficking and 5% of sales from www.bettybegood.ca to benefit Deborah’s Gate.

All the details are attached.  To print a complimentary ticket for two, visit: http://bettybegood.myshopify.com/pages/liberty-in-style-fashion-show

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+sign a petition
+give $1 a day
+host a screening of the Freedom Film
+pray daily for rescue, healing and change

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The money raised will benefit the Life Start Project through Deborah’s Gate. Our goal is to provide 40 survivors of human trafficking the opportunities and resources to build a new life.  After our residents have reached a place of healing and restoration through their stay at Deborah’s Gate, this funds will provide the opportunity to offer them essentials to create a home, find a job, pursue an education, and build a new life.

This project will be highlighted at Passion Vancouver on March 23 at Rogers Arena … SO, make sure to get your tickets!

This annual fundraiser benefits The Salvation Army’s fight against human sexual trafficking and raised $110,000 to provide support and a safe environment for survivors of exploitation and human sexual trafficking. 

Over 450 guests attended this year’s event, representing a business savvy, philanthropic, community-minded, influential and affluentVancouverdemographic.

Funds raised over the last seven years were critical in opening a safe house for survivors, the first of its kind in Canada.  Through the support of those who care, Deborah’s Gate can continue to provide safe shelter and supportive recovery in a dignified and non-judgemental environment.

Thank you to MC, Tamara Taggart and expert speakers, Benjamin Perrin and MP Joy Smith. 

Your generosity helps us in our continued fight to DO SOMETHING.

Full of stories, inspiration and awareness building, the evening was shared by local fashion designers, photographers, artists, activists as well as member of parliament, Joy Smith and Miss Canada, Tara Teng.

Specifically speaking to this issue is The Salvation Army’s Deborah’s Gate ministry which works in collaboration with existing community resources equipped to provide confidential, professional and culturally sensitive services in law enforcement, immigration, legal counsel, income assistance, counselling services, medical needs, addiction services, and translation services. 

Specifically speaking to the cause, The Salvation Army’s Deborah’s Gate ministry works in collaboration with existing community resources equipped to provide confidential, professional and culturally sensitive services in law enforcement, immigration, legal counsel, income assistance, counseling services, medical needs, addiction services, and translation services. 

“We are excited to support such a solid organization in Vancouver.  It is important to us to see local investment in a local, Canadian organization,” commented Fashion Hope CEO, Marc Palmer.  “Deborah’s Gate provides not only desperately needed care and services to exploited women, it is also a model of inter-organizational cooperation that we can all learn from.”

The evening includes keynote addresses from Joy Smith, MP, the Canadian Member of Parliament blazing a legislative path to abolish human trafficking; from Tara Teng, Miss Canada 2011, a passionate leading international voice on abolition; and from Natasha Falle, a survivor of human trafficking and now educator and Executive Director of SexTrade101.  

Event Details:

Saturday July 23rd | 2011
at Sugar Studios | 1635 Powell Street | Vancouver
7PM to Late

Fashion Hope has as its mission to build awareness and raise funds to help rescue and rehabilitate survivors of human trafficking globally while partnering with select anti-trafficking organizations around the world that are working to help those who are hurting and in need of compassion.  With fundraising primarily tailored to the fashion community, Fashion Hope works with industry professionals and volunteers to get the right resources into the hands of frontline workers.