Second-annual Fashion SOULstice on March 28 to benefit Justice & Soul Foundation

A make up artist concentrates on her work
Photo courtesy Justice and Soul

The Justice and Soul Foundation will host the second-annual Fashion SOULstice on March 28, 2015 at Emerald City Trapeze in Seattle. This event is designed to raise money to benefit young survivors of sex trafficking in the Foundation’s vocational training program in Cambodia.

The Fashion SOULstice fundraiser will feature the creative work of stylists and makeup artists from local salons and cosmetology schools, as well as a silent auction. Runway models will showcase upcoming hair, makeup, and fashion trends, while integrating major themes of the Foundation: hope, restoration, empowerment, and soul.

Matthew Fairfax

The evening will also include a brief update on the work in both Cambodia (Kate Korpi Salon and Academy) and the United States, presented by Justice and Soul Foundation Co-Founder Matthew Fairfax, owner of the James Alan Salon in Shoreline.

The Kate Korpi Salon and Academy has been developed and is managed by the non-profit Justice and Soul Foundation. The teaching salon was established to provide its students with the fundamentals of Western-style cosmetology (hair, skin, nails, and makeup).

Students attending the Academy include survivors of sex trafficking and those at risk for sexual exploitation. They do not pay tuition, but are instead awarded scholarships. The program also includes a compensation plan for the students so that they can begin experiencing sustainable financial independence while learning this valuable trade.

The first-annual Fashion SOULstice, held in April 2014, drew 275 participants and raised just over $47,000.

Molly Mesnick

This year’s March event will be hosted by KISS 106.1 DJ and alum of ABC’s “The Bachelor” Molly Mesnick. In 2008, Mesnick competed against 24 other women for the love of a man, Jason, on the popular show.  Molly and Jason were married on February 27, 2010 and now reside with Jason’s son, Ty, in Kirkland, WA.

Throughout her life, Molly has not only strived for academic, athletic, and career-oriented success, but has a passion for service to her school, church, and community through charity work and service hours.  When she’s not playing sports with Ty, cooking with Jason, or hanging “in” with her family and friends, Molly is passionate about helping those in need.

“We've accomplished so much since the first Fashion SOULstice last April,” explained Justice and Soul Co-Founder Matthew Fairfax. 

“We've opened the Kate Korpi Salon and Academy, graduated the first class of students from Phase 1 of training, and are now expanding. This second-annual event will be an opportunity for us to raise money to further the mission of the Academy, enroll additional students, and encourage salon and spa professionals to consider joining us in Cambodia to help educate our students. 

"We can’t wait to share the news of our accomplishments and plans for the next 12 months.”

Tickets to the event are $35.00 and can be purchased online

The Justice and Soul Foundation is a non-profit organization focused on eliminating the sexual exploitation of young women and children globally as well as the restoration of the survivors. 

Through shared connections to the salon and fashion industry, and after several years of research, planning and interviews, the Founders are enlisting the support of the beauty industry to create a sustainable, systemic solution that addresses the ongoing effects of sex trafficking.