THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, December 9, 2022 Page 5 The Gallery@57 presents Artist Focus: Karen Sparacio Special to Th e Advocate K aren Sparacio, Director of Project Have Hope (PHH), is a Malden resident and established a 501(c)(3) nonprofi t organization that brings handmade fair trade artisan crafts from Uganda to the United States, allowing the artisans to be paid a fair price, on time, in equitable, transparent, longterm relationships, uplifting those who have experienced trauma to have livelihoods, and importantly, hope. Many of the beautiful handicrafts – including textile bags, trivets, aprons, dolls, plush animals, paper bead jewelry, sturdy and handwoven raffi a baskets, and metal-smithed and bone jewelry – can be found at The Gallery@57 at 57 Pleasant St. in Malden. Sparacio’s story with PHH began when she traveled to Uganda in the fall of 2005 as a volunteer photographer for several nonprofi ts. While there, she was introduced to the Acholi Quarter, where she photographed for two weeks. In her words, “As a photojournalist, my focus has been to inspire others to take action. During this trip, I realized that I needed to take action and to do something more than take photos. It was on that premise that PHH was born.” The stories of the artisans range from those who spent multiple years in a displaced persons camp to an escaped abductee from the Northern Advertise in theADVOCATE Call now! 617-387-2200 advertise on the web atwww.advocatenews.net Mackey & Brown Attorneys at Law * PERSONAL INJURY * REAL ESTATE * FAMILY LAW * GENERAL PRACTICE * PERSONAL BANKRUPTCY * CIVIL LITIGATION 14 Norwood St., Everett, MA 02149 Phone: (617) 387-4900 Fax: (617) 381-1755 WWW.MACKEYBROWNLAW.COM John Mackey, Esq. * Katherine M. Brown, Esq. Patricia Ridge, Esq. Malden photojournalist Karen Sparacio has created a nonprofi t organization to support women in Uganda. Uganda confl ict to an HIV-positive person who now counsels others like her about leading healthy lives. Another artisan cares for family members and orphans. Thanks to PHH, they are not only creating saleable, utilitarian art, they are able to pay for their children’s school fees, open their own businesses and pay for their medication. As can be seen on the PHH website (https://projecthavehope.org/), the artisans have 4.0 %APY* 36 Month CD Missing Out Doesn’t Add Up. Ask about our in-home or office concierge service. IMPRESSIVE INTEREST AND A GREAT TIMING JUST MAKES SENSE. Here’s your chance to run the numbers in your favor. Everett Bank’s 36 Month CD with an amazing 4.0% APY* gets you closer to those financial goals much faster. Easily calculate better earnings with Everett Bank’s 36 Month CD. Go to everettbank.com for details. been “displaced by war” and “shackled by poverty,” and now they make internationally attractive items that give them hope that restores them and inspires others. “Project Have Hope’s handmade designs help women build a secure future for their families, and create a more equitable world.” You can support PHH by purchasing their crafts at The Gallery@57. They make wonderful gifts. 425r Broadway, Saugus Located adjacent to Kohls Plaza Route 1 South in Saugus at the intersection of Walnut St. We are on MBTA Bus Route 429 781-231-1111 We are a Skating Rink with Bowling Alleys, Arcade and two TV’s where the ball games are always on! PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE 12-8 p.m. Sunday Monday Tuesday $9.00 Price includes Roller Skates Rollerblades/inline skates $3.00 additional cost Private Parties 7:30-11 p.m. $10.00 Price includes Roller Skates Adult Night 18+ Only Wednesday Thursday Friday Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Private Parties Private Parties 4-11 p.m. Saturday 12-11 p.m. $9.00 $9.00 Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Sorry No Checks - ATM on site Roller skate rentals included in all prices Inline Skate Rentals $3.00 additional *Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is accurate as of the date posted and is subject to change without notice. APY assumes that interest remains on deposit until maturity. A withdrawal will reduce earnings. A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal. Offer may be withdrawn at any time.Minimum of $500 is required to open a Certificate of Deposit and earn the advertised APY. BIRTHDAY & PRIVATE PARTIES AVAILABLE www.roller-world.com
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