Lori Brent, a Co-Director for Esther’s Place in Statesboro, thanked the Kiwanis Club and local media platforms for their support in making today’s vintage and artisan market a success.
The first ‘Esther in the Boro’ market on Saturday May 4, 2024, hosted over 90 vendors and food trucks, and welcomed hundreds of supporting customers. The entry donation of $3 dollars and the vendor booth fees are being used to fund the work of the Christian, women’s serving non-profit that provides community based support, guidance in faith, and essential hygiene services like laundry washing and showers, for women in need.
Live stream walk through of the event with Grice Connect's Lori Grice
“Our mission is to empower women to thrive, not just survive,” Brent said. Just a few hours into the event, Brent was blown away by the turnout and participation of the community; a community that she says has a great need for the services provided by Esther’s Place.
Brent said she has been surprised by the number of homeless college students and women living out of their cars with children. By providing meals, clothes, personal care items, support groups and more, Esther’s Place is giving Bulloch County women who are in need, a safe space.
Find more information about Esther's Place in this Grice Connect story, and find out how you can contribute to their mission on their webpage.