Shopping for a Cause at The Invidiata in downtown Oakville
Last week I was part of a beautiful event at the Invidiata office in downtown Oakville. Jewelry designer Luma Qusus Awad and Free-Them founder Shae Invidiata did some magic and pulled this event together in record time.
It was an evening to sip, socialize and shop local while supporting local artisans and business owners while giving back to our community through Free-Them, the not-for-profit organization fighting human trafficking in Canada. It might come as a surprise to many people (as it was to me), that even though we live in the best city in the best country, human trafficking is happening right in our backyard.
Human trafficking survivor, author, speaker, and social advocate Timea Nagy-Payne was there with her memoir Out of the Shadows. Timea has teamed up with Shea to combat human trafficking in Canada.
Thank you to all our guests who managed to come and make this event a great success.
Stay tuned for more events in 2020!
Live jazz music Liquid Jazz Band
Wine tasting by the Hare Wine Co
The best freshly baked bagels by OKO Bagels Karina Fernandez
Essential organic oils and home diffusers from Shae Invidiata
Hand made and custom jewelry by Inamullumani
Handmade, organic spa products made by human trafficking victims by Timea’s Market
Artisan cakes and gift baskets by Sugar and Spice by Eva Asfour
Gluten-free and sugar-free desserts from Love Dates by Mayda Elias
New baby gifts and essentials by Lex and Lennon
Pet Portaits and Art Commissions by Laurel Best
Artisan tea blends by Tea wit Tracie
Custom fit inserts for your body alignment Align Custom Fit
Chemical free makeup and products by Better Beauty from Lianna
Custom planters and green walls by Green Garden Succulents
Ceramic art pieces for the home
Nature photography by Caleb Invidiata
