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Photo Courtesty a ntonio h arris P hotograPhy
Kacy Jo Desrosiers (center) is celebrated as a phenomenal woman, receiving a free makeover from a group of local businesses participating in a contest to recognize
survivors of domestic violence. Also pictured are Loretta Johnson, (from left) owner of An Eye For Styles which donated the jewelry; Trisha Harris, a makeup artist and Mary
Kay sales director who provided makeup; Chisa Sanders, the owner and stylist at A New U which provided hair services; Monique Johnson, the owner of House of Johnson,
which provided the clothing, and Antonio Harris, owner of Antonio Harris Photography who provided photography services.
Survivor Wins Makeover
A group of business owners from the African Ameri-
can community have come together to recognize the harm
of domestic violence and provide something positive to a
survivor of abuse.
Kacy Jo Desrosiers was recently celebrated as a “Phe-
nomenal Woman” contest winner as someone who has
suffered adversity and is on her way to recovery.
She received a full makeover courtesy of Chisa Sand-
ers, owner of A New U, along with new clothes from
Monique Johnson, owner of the House of Johnson.
Other shop owners came forward as well, including
jewelry provided by Loretta Johnson, owner of An Eye
for Styles. A free photo session came via Antonio Har-
ris Photography and a full make up session came with
makeup artist Trisha Nako Harris, who is also a Mary
Kay sales director.
The contest was part of the Phenomenal Woman Search,
a way to recognize domestic violence survivors and Do-
mestic Violence Awareness Month. To get involved or
nominate someone for the coming year, write HarrisP@
Trimet.org.