Boise, Idaho – September 3, 2024 –Scentsy and Faces of Hope team up for the 11th Annual Scentsy Rock-a-Thon, taking place on Friday, September 6 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The Rock-a-Thon is a free family event hosted at the Scentsy Commons along Eagle Road, and features food trucks, live music, and a fireworks show at 9 p.m. Seventy rocking chairs will rock for 12 consecutive hours to raise money for Faces of Hope’s expansion to two locations. Scentsy pledges to donate $250 per rocking chair each hour, adding up to $210,000 if the chairs are filled.
Get Involved
- Rock With Us: Sign up for a one-hour time slot to sit in a rocking chair and wave to the cars passing by! There’s no cost to you.
- Rally: The Treasure Valley’s best food trucks will be rallying all day to keep people fed and donating a portion of their proceeds as well.
- Donate: Scentsy challenges the community to help raise an additional $40,000 through these channels:
- Donate online at www.facesofhopeidaho.org/rock
- Sponsor and fill a rocking chair for the day through your business – reach out to tianna@facesofhopeidaho.org
- Come to the event and buy a t-shirt or Faces of Hope swag in person
- Dress up: We encourage you to wear blue or 70’s groovy gear to rally for survivors
“At Scentsy, we believe happy, healthy families build vibrant communities," said Kellie Floto, Scentsy's Director of Philanthropy and Community Relations. "We’re so inspired by Faces of Hope, and we’re excited to do our part to help provide a safe place of hope. Events like this are meant to spark something in the community to rally together to support a local cause and inspire them to get involved and contribute more than they take, so we can’t wait to see the community come out and support such a great cause.”
“We’re humbled by Scentsy’s generous support,” said Paige Dinger, Executive Director of Faces of Hope. “Rock-a-Thon is such an impactful event in the Meridian community. This long-standing tradition sends the message that we can accomplish great things together. With Scentsy's help, we’re bringing hope, healing, and empowerment closer to those who need it. This support allows us to extend our reach into West Ada County.”
To learn more about Rock-a-Thon, visit www.scentsyrockathon.com.
About Scentsy:
In 2004, Scentsy Executive Co-Chairs Heidi and Orville Thompson launched a big idea in a small, 40-foot shipping container on a Meridian, Idaho, sheep farm. Today, Scentsy is direct-selling leader known for connecting people through fragrance worldwide. Scentsy operates in 15 countries, employs over 1,200 people and delivers richly scented wickless candles, wax warmers, diffusers, oils, home, and Body products through over 230,000 independent Consultants who share their Scentsy-product passion via home and virtual selling. Since 2010, Scentsy has donated more than $17.2 million to more than 250 global and local nonprofit organizations focusing on children, family, and communities.
About Faces of Hope:
Faces of Hope provides help, hope, and healing to men, women, and children experiencing abuse in Ada County and beyond. Those in need may call for assistance at 208-986-HELP (4357) or walk in at 1850 S. Eagle Rd, Suite 100, Meridian, ID 83642, OR 209 W. Main St, Boise, ID 83702; Monday-Friday 8 am-5 pm. Faces of Hope provides immediate support services to meet the legal, emotional health, safety, education, and basic needs of victims of abuse, and their families, in a warm and welcoming environment. This support is provided at no cost to the victim.
