LANTANA, Fla. - TelAve -- WHO: Julie Colombino-Billingham, founder and CEO of Deux Mains, a sustainable leather goods brand, will host an intimate Book Launch Party celebrating her book release, 'From Loss to Legacy.' Colombino-Billingham, known for her humanitarian work in Haiti, will share an excerpt reading and host an evening of community, culture, and giving. Guests will enjoy Haitian-inspired cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and the opportunity to shop the Deux Mains boutique collection.

WHAT: The Book Launch Party is a celebration of purpose-driven entrepreneurship and the transformative power of ethical fashion. Guests can browse the Deux Mains handcrafted collection, made sustainably in Haiti, with 15% of all boutique sales donated to CORE (Community Organized Relief Effort), founded by Sean Penn following the 2010 Haiti earthquake, to support Hurricane Melissa recovery in Haiti and Jamaica. In addition, 100% of profits from book sales at the event will be donated to REBUILD globally, the nonprofit organization that provides education and job training programs in Haiti.

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WHEN: Friday, December 12, 2025. 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. EST

WHERE: 1313 Palermo Way, Lantana, Florida 33462.

WHY: This event brings together literature, fashion, and philanthropy to make a tangible difference in communities rebuilding after disaster. Through Deux Mains' commitment to sustainable craftsmanship and fair employment in Haiti, and through REBUILD globally's focus on education and empowerment, the evening highlights how business and compassion can coexist to create lasting change.

RSVP: julie@deuxmains.com

About Deux Mains
Founded by Julie Colombino-Billingham following the 2010 Haiti earthquake, Deux Mains is a purpose-driven fashion brand that handcrafts sandals, handbags, and accessories using locally sourced, sustainable materials. Every piece is made in Haiti by artisans earning living wages in a solar-powered factory. Through its ethical business model, Deux Mains provides dignified employment and creates pathways to economic independence. For more information, visit www.deuxmains.com.

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About REBUILD globally
REBUILD globally is a nonprofit organization founded by Julie Colombino-Billingham to address poverty through education and job training in Haiti. Its programs equip students and adults with the skills needed to build brighter futures through long-term employment and social enterprise. Learn more at www.rebuildglobally.org.