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SOCIAL SCENE

Michelle Long Held, Cindy Klatt Katie Schafer, Raven Eilers, Melissa Tutor, Taylor Pohler, Marissa Wells, Heather Hay

Happily Ever

AFTER

Storybook Gala Fundraiser Helps
SAFE Aid Abuse Victims
Deb Corbin, Tiffany Stillwell, Mindy Brown, Ronda Gray
“Things base and vile, holding no quantity,
Love can transpose to form and dignity.” Bob and Gretchen Ellis
—Helena, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Act 1, Scene 1

Victims of abuse in all its forms can have
physical and mental scars from their expe-
riences, and the trauma they suffered can
leave them believing themselves to be
without worth, without value. With support
and love, they can reclaim their lives, their Alex and Meghan Tapp
self-esteem, and their dignity.
It’s this transposing, transformative
work that The SAFE Alliance offers to
survivors of child abuse, domestic violence
and sexual assault and exploitation. To
continue the organization’s mission to end PHOTOGRAPHY BY KIM ORTIZ PORTRAIT ART AND BOBBY SCHEIDEMANN/EMMA ROGERS/SAFE ALLIANCE
this violence and to help survivors, the
Congressional Ballroom at the Fairmont
Austin in early November was transformed
into an enchanted forest with twinkling
lights, a few wee fairy sprites, flowing
gowns and floral crowns, all to raise money
to fund this vital work.
The SAFE Storybook Gala A Midsummer
Night’s Dream began with cocktails, con-
versation and silent auction bidding, all Beth and Frank Stabile Dr. Dan Richardson, Liza Richardson, Christine and Louie Messina
accompanied by ethereal harp music. Chief

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