OAKHURST — The community is invited to come together for the next Helping One Woman (HOW) Oakhurst dinner. This month’s dinner honors Samantha Hamilton.

A Time of Tragic Loss

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July’s HOW recipient, Samantha Hamilton, has called the mountain area home for the past seven years. For the last decade, Samantha built a life with her partner, Ron, and his daughter, Emily. Together, they created a home of love, adventure, and strong family bonds.

This past Easter, tragedy struck when Ron suddenly passed away from a heart attack at jus 37 years old. His untimely death has left a deep void in the lives of the who knew him and placed Sam in the role of sole guardian and provider for 14-year-old Emily.

Emily, a passionate and determined teen, is on the verge of earning her black belt in karate. Sam cheered her on every step of the way, and now, more than ever, she commits to supporting Emily in every way she can.

A Special Night of Giving

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To begin, this event is sponsored by Sierra Senior Center and Samantha is personally sponsored by Brittany Gregory. Attendees must purchase prepaid dinner tickets, presented by Tater Jo’s, at MYSOSEvent.com.

Additionally, attendees must provide a minimum $10 monetary gift at the door, payable in cash, check (made out to Samantha Hamilton), or Venmo. Every dollar collected will go directly to Samantha.

In addition to dinner, attendees can participate in a raffle, silent auction, and live auction, with all proceeds benefiting Samantha. Community members are encouraged to donate prizes or auction items by contacting a HOW leader for arrangements. At the end of the evening, Samantha will randomly draw the August HOW nominee.

For more event information, visit here.

Event Details

• RSVP Deadline: Saturday, July 12th, at 11:55 p.m.
• Event Date: Wednesday, July 16th at 6:00 p.m.
• Where: Sierra Senior Oakhurst Center
• Cost: Purchase a dinner ticket (Prices vary)
• Additional Gift: Attendees must provide a minimum $10 monetary recipient gift at the door. All proceeds go directly to Samantha.

NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR, SO MAKE SURE TO RSVP AHEAD OF TIME.

HOW You Can Help

Community involvement is essential to making this event a success. Here’s how you can contribute:

• Attend the dinner by purchasing a prepaid ticket and making a monetary gift.
• Donate raffle or auction items to help raise additional funds for Samantha.
• Spread the word and invite friends, family, and colleagues to participate.

For more information, contact HOW Oakhurst Chapter leaders:

Why This Matters

Helping One Woman (HOW)

Helping One Woman is built on the belief that small acts of kindness can create a significant impact. The HOW motto emphasizes:

• One woman with $10.00 can buy another woman lunch
• Ten women with $10.00 can buy another woman’s groceries
• One hundred women with $10.00 can make a real difference in another woman’s life.

For more information about HOW, visit here.