When Love isn't Enough, We Give Art: A Fund For Jennie

When Love isn’t Enough, We Give Art: A Fund For Jennie

Written by Carol Cain on 27 August 2011

The weeks are quickly passing by. We are slowly still adjusting to our new home, getting the kids ready for school, making new friends, looking forward to the colder months.

But as I help my family move on with our lives, one family I am always thinking of is that of my friend Jennifer Perillo (of In Jennie’s Kitchen). As you may recall, Jennie recently lost her husband suddenly, leaving her with two small daughters to care for.

I know Jennie enough to not paint her as some poor soul in a sorrowful case of pity. Well, one, she would kick my ass, and two, there is nothing sad or pitiful about her. She’s incredibly strong, though her heart may be broken. But the reality is that a main provider in their lives is no longer there and we can’t imagine not doing whatever possible to help them make it through this difficult time.

That is why I am so grateful for the efforts put together by the lovely ladies behind Bloggers Without Borders.

#AFundForJennie, created by Shauna Ahern and Maggy Kee is one of the very first projects their new organization is taking on. And what a great one. Jennie is loved and respected by so many in the food community, blogging and otherwise, but loved by many of other bloggers, such as myself, also because of the beautiful soul this amazing woman is.

Raising money for Jennie is a way to help her manage the responsibilities she suddenly faces alone in raising her two young girls. Her husband was always supportive and encouraging of her career as a food writer, and as such she has contributed inmensly in inspiring, encouraging, and motivating others to create something wonderful in their kitchens to share with their loved ones. Financial burdens are already piling up. Health insurance runs out at the end of this year, and Jennie just found out she cannot collect widows benefits from social security.

For some it is easier to understand what this means if they can somehow imagine themselves in this position. As a mother of three it is hard for me to and I would imagine it would be hard for a lot of us. Thus, I ask for your generous support in helping this beautiful family.

My husband/business partner and I will be auctioning off his creative services, the same that have given NYCityMama.com its look and feel, for this cause.

The auction item description is as follows:

Logo/Business Card Design by Award-Winning Art Director and Toy Designer Travis Cain

Have a business, product, website, or service that is in need of a professionally designed logo? You are bidding on the design services of seasoned, award-winning art director and toy designer Travis Cain. Travis has worked with clients such as: MTV Networks, L’Oreal, Harley Davidson Motorcycles, Penguin Books, KidRobot, and the Sundance Channel among many others.

Travis will design a custom logo mark and business card / stationary set for you. You will be provided with the electronic files to do with as you need (printing or usage online).

Maximum number of hours to be spent in total: 10.

You can see Travis’ portfolio at: www.artforindustry.com

The bid starts at $100. May the highest bidder win!

You may leave your bid in the comments section of this post, or if you wish for your bid to be kept private, you can email it to me at Carol[at]nycitymama[.]com.

THIS AUCTION IS NOW CLOSED

You can also donate directly to a Fund For Jennie through Bloggers Without Borders and check out all the wonderful items and services on the fund’s auction list as well. Of course any donation you can make is greatly appreciated.