Sarone Sunraa is the visionary behind The House of Beauty. She has spent a lifetime dedicated to teaching Black women and children how to love our hair as an expression of ourselves. She has made generations of melanated folks feel beautiful and affirmed through her deep listening and good counsel—sitting all the while at the crown on our heads. Mama Sarone is a cherished community grandmother; her love-filled spaces are sanctuaries for adoring children. In New Orleans and beyond, Sarone's deep investment in the community has touched so many wonderful people doing good things in the world—just like you (and please believe the world is even smaller in New Orleans).

At this phase of Sarone's journey with the House of Beauty, now is the time for rightsizing and purging, for settling into a sustainable long-term housing option—a space for deep healing, ease and rest. This is a space just for Sarone dedicated to her needs at this phase of her healing journey. We are requesting your support now in helping to make this transition a celebration of all that she's poured into us! May this be an abundant and joyful process!

Please be generous in your reciprocity and giving, and also share with your networks so that they can contribute to this beloved community mother, sister, daughter, and good friend.

You can also send contributions via other payment platforms via Annette at:

Zelle - Annette Hollowell

CashApp - $AnnetteHollowell

Venmo - @Annette-Hollowell

With Gratitude from the Village,

Annette Hollowell

Claudia Nixon

Danielle Miles

Efuru McAlpine

Gwen Foxworth

Hamilton Simons-Jones

Kamili Nilata

Michelle Stanton

Ona Osorio-Maat

Toni Talbot