Boutique features items made by refugee women

At a time when hundreds of thousands of refugee families across the globe have been displaced by war, political conflict or persecution, an opportunity to help them is coming to Glen Ellyn.

S.O.A.R. (Strength, Optimism, Ambition and Resilience), a boutique show featuring handmade items by refugee artisans, will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 6, at Re:new Store and Studio, 483 N. Main St., Glen Ellyn. Tickets for the event are $10; to purchase, visit eventbright.com.

Nonprofit social enterprise Re:new offers hand-designed handbags, wallets, totes and other items made with upcycled textiles by refugee women who have resettled in DuPage County. Ethical clothier Blue Meets Blue offers comfort wear, elegant wear, accessories and chic wear also made by refugee women who have resettled in the United States.

Blue Meets Blue directly supports refugee women in the United States while empowering and creating a sense of community for them. For information, see bluemeetsblue.com.

Re:new Project is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit social enterprise organization that provides training, employment and community to refugee women living in DuPage County.

It has a team of more than 40 women volunteers, staff and artisans working together to design, create and market locally handcrafted products while providing space for refugee women to thrive.

For information, see renewproject.org.

If you go

What: S.O.A.R. boutique show

When: 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 6

Where: Re:new Store and Studio, 483 N. Main St., Glen Ellyn

Tickets: $10

Info: renewproject.org