Mother’s Day celebration raises money for domestic abuse victims

One valley business is using their Mother’s Day celebration to raise money for an important cause.

Coachella Valley Brewing Co. in Thousand Palms hosted an all-day benefit Sunday featuring live music and a silent auction, with all proceeds going to Shelter from the Storm, an organization that helps victims of domestic abuse.

“What better charity to provide for those mothers in need, those daughters of mothers in need,” said Ben Crowson, one of the organizers of the event. “Shelter from the Storm is such a great and giant part of this desert that it was a no brainer for us.”

The event featured live performances from all-female musicians, or female-led bands. There was also a silent auction with pieces donated by local artists.

“They’ve got cornhole, they have jenga, they have food, they have beer, they have art,” said Kylee Curry, a mother at the celebration. “It’s a great place to hang out for the day!”

Curry spent the day at the benefit with her daughter.

“It’s just nice to be a mom and to have a little one that reminds you of yourself and teaches you about yourself,” she said.

Patrons said they were happy to support the good cause.

“It’s important for people to feel empowered and a lot of times they dont and so they need a little help from the outside to give them the strength that they have within themsevles to do what they need to do to get out of bad situations.”

Organizers said they expect the benefit to raise hundreds or even thousands of dollars.

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