Helen Magazine | Bi-monthly magazine written for the women of Lafayette

The June/July issue is here!

The June/July issue of HELEN is in the mail and at local retailers. Look for local American Idol contestant Amanda Overmyer on the cover. She talks to HELEN about her debut album, Solidify, life after the show and, of course, those Idol judges. Be sure to catch Amanda performing in Lafayette on July 18th at Dancing in the Streets. Check out www.amandaoverymer.com.> for more tour dates and locations.

Women and Philanthropy

The women of Lafayette and the surrounding areas put time, talent and treasure into many different organizations. These charitable women share with HELEN their reasons for giving back and show just how easy making a difference can be. To learn more about women and philanthropy, visit the Women's Philanthropy Institute at IUPUI or the Women for Purdue site.>

Are you addicted to alcohol?

How do you know if your drinking habits are social, abusive, or downright dependent? According to addictions counselor Lisa Werth, cravings, loss of control, blacking out, driving drunk and regular hangovers are just a few factors that point towards abusive behavior.

To compare your drinking patterns to those of other women your age and to get information on help that is available locally, visit www.alcoholscreening.org. This site provides immediate and confidential results.

Support Ovarian Cancer Research

heart When Lisa Ariano lost her daughter, Elena, to ovarian cancer at the age of 23, she and her family wanted to do something. In addition to starting a research fund (read all about it in the June issue!), they also are out to raise awareness of ovarian cancer. For information on signs and symptoms, click here!

Watch HELEN on NewsChannel 18!

HELEN and NewsChannel 18 have teamed up to bring you more great stories from the magazine. Watch every Monday morning as anchor Alyssa Rossommé and the women found in the pages of HELEN share their stories with viewers. And don’t worry if you missed an episode. View past segments here. See you on Monday morning!

BECOME A MEMBER OF HELEN, INC.

HELEN, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to being a resource and advocate for women's issues. In addition to supporting health issues such as breast cancer and heart disease, the organization also works to bring attention to families dealing with Autism and Domestic Violence.

How can you help? Bcome a member! As a member, you'll receive six issues of HELEN, four e-newsletters, invitations to members-only events, invitations to other HELEN-sponsored programs and a membership card and gift. By joining this local community of women, your membership dollars will help support projects that will help those dealing with autism and domestic violence. Join Now.

Walking the Runway

If you missed the "Heart of HELEN" Fashion Show, don't worry, you can catch all the great styles and gorgeous models right here. To see the show, click here!

Check out Emerge Global

In May, HELEN hosted Emerge Global, an international organization with local ties. Local Harrison High School graduate Ellen Sojka is the Sri Lanka director. Through jewelry sales, young girls who are dealing with motherhood as a result of rape or incest are able to learn a trade and create a life for themselves. For every piece of jewelry sold, 50 percent of the sale goes directly back to the young woman who made the piece of jewelry. To see photos from the evening, click here!

To learn more about Emerge Global and purchase their beautiful jewelry, visit www.emergeglobal.org.

Where can I find HELEN?

For a few more issues, HELEN can be found at local stores. Want to make sure you never miss a copy? See the next item below!

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How can get HELEN delivered to my door?

HELEN magazine is now a benefit of membership in HELEN, Inc. As a member, not only will you receive six issues of HELEN magazine, you'll also receive four quarterly e-newsletters, invitations to members-only events, invitations to other HELEN sponsored programs and a membership card and gift. AND you'll be helping to support two great causes: Autism Awareness and Domestic Violence Prevention Awareness. Become a member online or call us at (765) 429-5297.