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Kendall County women’s group to host Headshots for Hope to benefit Mutual Ground · Kendall County News - Shaw Local

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  Speaker 1: Kendall County Women's group to host Headshots for Hope to
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  benefit Mutual Ground. Written by Marcus Jackson, this article is
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  being read by an automated voice brought to you by Everlett.
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  The WEE Group, a women led community empowerment collective, is
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  presenting Headshots for Hope, a special fundraising event benefiting Mutual Ground.
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  Mutual Ground is a local nonprofit providing critical support and
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  shelter services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and
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  substance abuse. The event will take place on Sunday, February
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  eighth at Yorkville Performing Arts Center at two Known sixty
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  one Illinois Route forty seven and will feature four exclusive
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  professional headshot experiences. All proceeds will be donated to Mutual Ground.
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  Each selective participant will receive a luxury professional headshot experience
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  that includes hair styling, professional makeup, application, guided posing and
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  expression coachingly while directly supporting individuals in crisis within our community.
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  The Wei Group said in a news release announcing the event,
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  Headshots for Hope is about more than photography. It's about confidence,
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  connection and compassion. Founder of Becky Mokelke Photography, Becky Mokelke
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  said in the release. Together, we're giving people an opportunity
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  to elevate their personal brand while making a meaningful difference
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  in the lives of local families who need support right now.
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  The Wei Group is committed to creating ongoing community initiatives
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  that uplift, empower, and provide meaningful support to local individuals
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  and families through collaborative events, partnerships, and charitable giving. The
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  release said. Headshots for Hope was created by the Wei Group,
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  a collaboration of local women owned businesses dedicated to empowering individuals,
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  strengthening community connections, and cre creating lasting social impact. The
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  Wei Group founders include Heather Allen, Stephen Allen, Salon, Veronica
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  Perez Beauty Above Most, Emily Weber Y Pack, and Becky
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  Mokelke Becky Mokelke Photography