Annual Royal Feast Slated for October 5

Planning for DaySpring Villa's Royal Feast and Silent Auction, the shelter's largest fundraiser of the year, is already well underway, so before you pack up and head out for summer vacation, take a moment and reserve your table or individual tickets today for the October 5 event.

This year promises to be one of the most celebratory fundraisers in DSV history, with Project Dark 2 Light achieving its Phase II goal, and the shelter eager to hear the roar of backhoes and diggers making room for expansion of the facility.

Most importantly, the Royal Feast raises funds for DaySpring Villa's operations throughout the year, enabling the shelter to provide vital day-to-day services for domestic violence survivors.

This year's fundraising goal is set at $50,000.

"There's no question we have a lot to celebrate this year," says Wilma Lively, executive director of DaySpring Villa. "But it's importantthat everyone remembers we receive no government or United Way funding, so our operations rely on the generosity of individuals, companies, foundations and churches of all denominations."

The 2013 Royal Feast will be held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, 100 East 2nd Street in Tulsa. The perennial Silent Auction will begin promptly at 6 p.m. with dinner served at 7 p.m. Dress is festive. Expect musical entertainment, a guest testimonial, and food fit for…well, royalty of course.

To reserve your table or individual tickets to the Royal Feast, call DaySpring Villa at 918.245.4075.

DSV Launches New Website

Populated with the latest facts and news about domestic violence and human sexual trafficking, DaySpring Villa's new website offers a one-stop resource for information about our shelter, services, programs, and opportunities for volunteers and benefactors. The website is also now optimized for viewing on smartphones and tablets.

"We are thrilled to offer the public an Internet resource that offers solid information about DaySpring Villa and our efforts to transform the lives of women and children in crisis," says Wilma Lively, DSV executive director. "Our new website not only provides actionable intelligence about domestic violence and sexual trafficking, but delivers great insight into how DaySpring Villa makes a positive impact on cities and towns throughout Oklahoma."

We welcome your comments and feedback on our Facebook page and encourage anyone who suspects a family member, friend, neighbor or co-worker of domestic violence to learn more about us. With your help, DaySpring Villa turns victims into survivors every day.