Before he gets home you desperately throw everything into your car fast as you can and speed off to a secret location…

That secret location here in Bend is Saving Grace Imagine Life Without Violence, a safe place women can go to escape domestic violence. It’s hard to imagine, but 1 in 3 women will experience domestic violence in her lifetime and seek to start her life a new.

What if that woman has had her teeth knocked out? Self confidence plays a bigger part in starting over than we know. This is why *you* are being invited to one of the most important events of 2017. It’s free — the food, the cocktails, the live music — all complimentary.

It’s called… Smiles of Hope & Healing – A benefit for Saving Grace a program that “GIVES WOMEN THEIR SMILES BACK!” Smiles of Hope & Healing was created & funded by Healthy Bend Dental Implant Center. The local Hero behind it…

A beautiful Bendite named Dr. Kelley Mingus & as he says “credit should also go to my amazing, compassionate & professional team!” What can you do? You can help us just by coming by for a good time and being a part of the awareness.

A third of us are directly affected by domestic violence, but it’s an issue that should matter to all of us.

Giving back a woman’s smile! A gift that is forever! Join like-minded local people for cocktails by BackDrop Distilling, live music by Nicolas Miranda, cuisine by Parrilla Grilll & Palmers Cafe, and a guest speaker from Saving Grace Imagine Life Without Violence. No pocket book required. A fun but eye-opening evening that needs your attention.

Feb. 23rd, 5 – 8pm at 225 SW Scalehouse Loop, located in the Healthy Bend Building inside the heart of the Old Mill District.

Special thank you to Donahue Law Firm and Bryan Donahue, a gentleman who always has his heart in the right place. Also a special thank you to the amazing crew at Saving Grace who live this movement everyday & literally help these women into their freedom.