Mariana’s mission: Grace to those without deep pockets

Mariana’s mission: Grace to those without deep pockets

A 37-year-old beautician is keen for less-privileged women to receive treatment without cost – so she’s bringing her Grace on Wheels van to CRE 24.

A beautician since 2009, Mariana said: ‘I speak with women from different cultures, ages, religions and social classes. For many, their time in the salon is not only a time of relaxation but also a time to open up about their problems.’

Most of Mariana’s clients tend be relatively well off. Juggling work, family and children they still have the opportunity to pay for beauty services.

‘But I am concerned about women who don’t have deep pockets,’ said Mariana. ‘How can we make them feel special and loved? As a Christian I want to take Grace on Wheels to these women and their children who, due to the circumstances of life, have been deprived of the ability to pay for treatments.

‘My heart is to reach out to victims of domestic abuse, violence, homelessness, human trafficking and also women in detention and prisons.’

Mariana, who also hosts pamper parties for children, to ‘create special memories’, wants to offer her services free to vulnerable women through a partnership with churches and charities that want to bring ‘inside-out’ transformation to women.

‘I will be with the van on the exhibition floor at CRE 24,’ she said, ‘and I would love to talk to anyone who feels their church or organisation could help provide such a service in their area.’

• Grace on Wheels are on stand D19 at CRE 24

Main photo: Mariana with her Grace on Wheels van

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