Mrs. Oklahoma to emcee the Bethel Foundation's Catwalk for a Cause

Today I was humbled to receive an email in which a representative of the Bethel Foundation asked me to emcee their International Fashion Show: Catwalk for a Cause. The Bethel Foundation provides emotional and tangible support for single mothers. Knowing the challenges that my mother and so many others faced and continue to face, I was honored to be involved. The headline reads "Runway Fashion Meets Oklahoma City for This Exclusive Charity Event." The fashion show will feature models from all cultures as a tribute to the diversity of God's beautiful creation. The fashion show and dinner will take place at the Petroleum Club of Downtown OKC. Tickets are $125 per person. For more information and to purchase tickets online, go to www.BethelFoundationUSA.com/2055133.html.

The stated mission of the Bethel Foundation is to "change lives, one mom at a time". I got goose bumps just reading about the good things that they are doing, as I remembered back to the early days after my parents' divorce. My mom was raising three girls, working full-time, and going back to school. So many women can benefit from their services. Divorce often leads to poverty for women and children as assets are split between the former partners, women who haven't worked in years rejoin the work force while generally keeping child custody, and both parents try to rebuild their lives, their families, and themselves socially, financially and spiritually.

The Bethel Foundation helps moms meet the many challenges of single parenthood, by rehabilitating distressed properties, providing homes for women and children coming from abusive relationships, offering guidance in pursuing a GED, a college degree, and career placement, and offering counseling services, spiritual mentoring, and support to help them through this tough transition. I can only imagine the worry and concern that must come with these post-divorce challenges, and then the sudden realization that their prayers have been answered, that people are here who want to help them rebuild their lives and strengthen their families. What a life-changing, wonderful gift! As the Bethel Foundation is providing for each mom's immediate needs, they also give her hope for a better future. If you are a single mom who could benefit from these services, please call (405) 286-3700.

I hope you will visit www.BethelFoundationUSA.com for more information about this incredible organization.