April 30, 2014
Register now for an evening with Elizabeth Smart!
Bethlehem Haven invites you enjoy an evening celebrating more than 30 years as a source of hope and inspiration for women in our region.
Itinerary: 5:00 PM VIP cocktails
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM Dinner & Program
The abduction of Elizabeth Smart was one of the most followed child abduction cases of our time. Through this traumatic experience Elizabeth has become an advocate for change related to child abduction, recovery programs and National legislation. Elizabeth is currently involved in the “Elizabeth Smart Foundation”, and she has helped promote The National AMBER Alert, The Adam Walsh Child Protection & Safety Act and other safety legislation to help prevent abductions.
Elizabeth’s abduction and recovery has motivated and continues to motivate parents, law enforcement and leaders worldwide to focus on children’s safety. Emphasizing the vigilance of everyday people in finding missing children and the belief that there is always hope and we can never stop searching for each and every missing child. Two years ago, Elizabeth worked with the Department of Justice and four other recovered young adults in creating a survivors guide, entitled – “You’re Not Alone: The Journey From Abduction to Empowerment.” This guide is meant to encourage children who have gone through similar experiences to not give up and to know that there is life after tragic events.
Elizabeth’s life now is a daily demonstration that it is possible to overcome extreme adversity, by not allowing your past to dictate your life’s future. For more information, please contact Caroline Woodward at cwoodward@bethlehemhaven.org or 412-391-1348 x 228.
About Bethlehem Haven
Bethlehem Haven provides emergency housing and supportive services to help homeless women rebuild their lives. For more information, go to bethlehemhaven.org or check the Bethlehem Haven Facebook page for updates.