Our Sharing

Kai Expressions is dedicated to giving back while fostering community development based on health, education, mentoring and security for children and women nationwide.  We were proud to create a philanthropic program in 2007 donating over $800 to a sanctuary for poor and homeless women in Massachusetts, and have expanded the program in Los Angeles donating a portion of all sales to LA’s Downtown Women’s Center. Additionally, we have made monetary and jewelry donations to various other local organizations focused on community growth.

Kai Expressions’ History of Philanthropic Opportunities:

Programs that started in 2011:

Crown Jewel Club

• Our three strand Genuine Freshwater Pearl Set raised $100 towards Crown Jewel Club’s essential programming, empowering at-risk girls with basic etiquette and social skills essential to building self-esteem and self-confidence for academic achievement and overall success in life. Additionally donated jewelry to volunteer program raffle.

100 Black Men Of Long Beach:

• Donated handcrafted jewelry set to 3rd Annual Benefit Gala and Silent Auction raising funds to develop African American youth by providing scholarships, mentoring and promoting health & wellness, entrepreneurship, networking and economic development.

Programs that started in 2010:

Downtown Women’s Center

• A portion of proceeds donated to DWC, dedicated to uplifting and providing housing for women in Los Angeles.
• Led pre-Valentine’s Day complimentary earring workshop for DWC participant s and Women Empowered members.

Women Empowered (WE)

• Donated handcrafted earrings to silent auction in 2010 & 2011. Generated funds for non-profit organization dedicated to empowering women within the group and the community. In addition donated to 2011 event swag bags.

Children Uniting Nations

• Donated handcrafted earrings for recruitment incentive program matching at-risk and foster children with caring mentors.
• Volunteered to lead jewelry workshop for at-risk and foster youth summer arts program.

Los Angeles Urban League Young Professionals Whitney M. Young After Party

• Donated handcrafted jewelry to raise funds supporting the LAULYP and its initiative to empower quality of life within our community through service, professional development, social consciousness and political awareness.

Shady Hill School Defying Gravity Gala & Auction

• Donated handcrafted jewelry to silent auction benefiting the scholarship fund and commitment to economic diversity at Shady Hill School in Cambridge, MA. Valued at $65, our Genuine Garnet piece raised $160 landing Kai Expressions in the top 5 items with the highest percentage over value.

LEAP (Learning Enrichment After-School Program)

• Donation to comprehensive academic and enrichment after-school program serving hundreds of culturally diverse, at-risk elementary and middle school students in the city of Los Angeles and surrounding communities.

Memorable Moments: A Month Long Celebration of Love

• Donated handcrafted jewelry to bridal showcase event at nineteen New England area hotels.

Programs that started prior to 2010:

Rosie’s Place, A Sanctuary for Poor and Homeless Women: 2007 – 2009

• Gave proceeds from each sale over the course of two years totaling over $800.

Avon Walk for Breast Cancer – Boston: 2007, 2010

• Helped sponsor a cancer survivor’s walk in mission to find a cure for breast cancer.

Hildebrand Weaving Dreams Gala Silent Auction: 2005 & 2006

• Donated handcrafted jewelry to silent auction benefiting the cause of eradicating homelessness and improving self-sufficiency.

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Please contact us if you would like to submit your organization for sponsorship consideration. We are looking to support community silent auctions or co-hosting jewelry design empowerment workshops.