Hate to Hope
Chevi Rabbit stands in front of the underwear bin at The Mustard Seed and stops. The shelves are empty. You can see she is troubled by the fact many go without clean underwear. “It’s unbelievable, it’s so sad.” She hopes to make a difference with her upcoming fundraiser.
For six years, Chevi Rabbit has organized the Hate to Hope campaign. Hundreds of people have gathered at the Alberta Legislature, all rallying for change. On August 19, 2017, she’s also raising money for The Mustard Seed’s Mosaic Centre, for the homeless and those experiencing poverty. It’s a cause dear to her heart.
HOW IT ALL BEGAN
Hate to Hope began in 2012, two weeks after Chevi was assaulted. She was attacked after a group of men yelled homophobic slurs. Chevi was traumatized after the incident, which happened in broad daylight, in a high traffic area on Edmonton’s south side. “I was angry. I wanted to raise awareness.”
