Private Collection

October 25, 2005

SUPPORT WOMEN’S INITIATIVE…
   BUY LOCAL
      …SUPPORT THE PRIVATE COLLECTION

Since 1988, Women’s Initiative for Self Employment has provided microenterprise training, consulting and financing to more than 10,000 low-income women of diverse backgrounds in the Sand Francisco Bay Area.

The Private Collection*, is a selection of beautifully handcrafted products designed by Women’s Initiative graduates. We invite you to support our work this holiday season with the following “new ways to give.”

• Host a Private Collection Party
Gather your friends and colleagues together for a fun evening of browsing and buying high-quality handcrafted, locally produced goods from local entrepreneurs. Whether you fancy a festive pre-holiday gift buying party or an intimate evening with friends, the Private Collection offers items with appeal for any occasion.

• Demonstrate your Corporate Values with Private Collection Corporate Gifts
Corporate gifts are a perfect opportunity to contribute to the economic growth of low-income communities by supporting community-based, women-owned microenterprises. The Private Collection can provide your company with unique gifting ideas and can work with you to develop custom gifts for employees or clients, including gifts intended for male recipients.

• Bring the Private Collection to your Company’s Holiday Celebration or Fair
Employees will love the opportunity to do last-minute gift purchasing at your holiday party or fair. We can help you set up a festive display of Private Collection products during the holiday season.

• SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES • INDULGE YOURSELF & HELP OTHERS •

Tara Acevedo, Treasures by Tara

Thank you for helping tomorrow’s entrepreneurs realize their dreams by supporting Women’s Initiative for Self Employment, winner of the 2001 Presidential Award for Excellence in Microenterprise Development. By supporting the Private Collection, you raise the profile of women-owned businesses and create futures for low income women and their communities.

To support the Private Collection contact Heather Haxo Phillips at hphillips@womensinitiative.org or
(510) 287-3113.

Please also visit the Private Collection on the web at www.womensinitiative.org.

Thank you.

*All proceeds benefit Women’s Initiative, its programs and its graduates.

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