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Trails to Treasure: A Good Reason to Shop

While many popular vendors from years past will be in attendance at the annual Trails to Treasures event, this years committee strove to source new and diverse vendors that support women and children in developing countries. By choosing three socially responsible, non-profit vendors, shoppers will be able to buy handbags, totes, clothing, home décor, fashion accessories and body care products, that benefit deserving citizens of Afghanistan, Paraguay, Kenya, Cambodia, India, Uganda and Haiti.

“At the Junior League we strive to build better communities in our service area, and it seemed appropriate that we should extend a hand to these other organizations that are trying, under even more difficult circumstances, to build better communities in the developing world by offering them a marketplace to sell their products,” said Margaret Wang, a chair of the event. “These organizations have fascinating stories and beautiful products,” explained Stacey Ramani, also a chair for the event. “Nomi Network creates economic opportunities for survivors and women at risk of human trafficking by equipping them with skills to produce goods for the global market place.  Reverse the Course was begun as a business in 2009 by a 12-year-old girl and is dedicated to directly impacting lives by assisting girls in under-developed communities to attend school.  Zaahan’s mission is to send Afghan children to school, and they source products to provide livelihoods to local artisans.”

As in years past, Trails to Treasures will start with a welcome reception and check-in at The Bronxville Field Club from 9am to 11am.  At the reception, Trails to Treasures guests will find out the location of the six gracious Bronxville homes that will be featured on the tour.  The house tour and shopping will take place from 10am to 3pm.  Tickets are $50 per person.  Tickets may be purchased in advance at www.jlbronxville.org or on the day of the event during check-in.  Attendance is limited to adults and children over 12, as a courtesy to the homeowners.