By Erica Garza

Women Helping Women, Maui's only 24-hour shelter for domestic violence victims will hold its annual fundraiser April 10th, the “Eat, Pray, Love, Laugh” tea.

On April 10^th, Maui’s only 24-hour shelter for domestic violence victims, Women Helping Women, will hold its annual fundraiser at the MACC. The 14^th annual Elegant Afternoon Tea will have the theme “Eat, Pray, Love, Laugh” and feature various teas and incredible cuisine from Italy, India, Bali and Maui created by award-winning Chef Beverly Gannon of Hali’imaile General Store, Joe’s Bar & Grill and Gannon’s Restaurant in Wailea.

The event will also involve a silent auction and marketplace, a highly entertaining live auction, incredible food and entertainment. The tea will be followed by double Emmy Award-winning comedian Kathy Griffin in Castle Theater.

Take this incredible journey through various cultures while benefiting a great cause from 1pm to 5pm. Ticket prices range from VIP at $150 to General Admission at $85. Kathy Griffin packages are also available. Purchase both the Tea tickets and Kathy Griffin ticket packages by calling the Maui Arts & Cultural Center at 242-SHOW.

Women Helping Women is devoted to ending domestic violence through advocacy, education and prevention and offering safety, support and empowerment to women and children victims of domestic violence.

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