Thanks to Goldplaited Salon

Our first 2014 event took place the other night at Goldplaited, a new salon at 2803 N. Sheffield.  Our ladies were treated to hair styling and makeup preparation, in addition to a fabulous dinner provided by Goldplaited's neighbor, Zizi's Cafe. We can't thank them enough for helping us give our ladies a special night out. Pictured at left, Co-founder Alan Weintraub, clinicians Shelley Skrypnyk and Tera Schreiber, co-founder Marla Mogul and volunteer extraordinaire Jeff Lee.  Thanks to everyone who made this night possible.

The Wisdom of Martin Luther King Jr.

"Take the first step in faith.  You don't have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step."

Mary Wilson and the Four Tops Holiday Extravanganza

  For our latest event, we took a group of ladies over the holidays to see the fabulous Mary Wilson and the Four Tops perform at the Harris Theater. Many of the women were on their feet singing along and dancing. Several of them knew a lot of the backgrounds of the acts...could name all 3 Supremes and also knew there was only one original & surviving member of the Four Tops performing.  As always, their appreciation of this special evening warmed the hearts of our volunteers and reminded us of why we do what we do.

Thought for the Day

Volunteers are the only human beings on the face of the earth who reflect this nation's compassion, unselfish caring, patience, and just plain love for one another.
    Erma Bombeck

Thank You!

We at ANO would like to say a big thank you to all our supporters and especially to our donors. We couldn't have done it without your support. Your generosity has allowed us to offer 11 events for over 100 victims of domestic violence victims in Chicago. With your help, we look forward to a big 2014.