THANK YOU to everyone who attended our
1st Annual Purple Award and Scholarship Gala and
10th Annual 5K.
A special thank you to all of our sponsors!
Purple Hose and Healing Foundation
Our mission is to proactively support individuals that have been victims of domestic violence and empower survivors through advocacy and scholarships, while bringing effective awareness to the community.
Who We Are
Our History
Our Partners
Our History
Since its inception in November 2020, PHHF has worked to advance its mission to bring continuous awareness to domestic violence with various community events, fundraising and direct victims and abusers to its community partners for resources and support. Prior to establishing a foundation in 2020, Latrice Mosley-Smith, the President and C
Since its inception in November 2020, PHHF has worked to advance its mission to bring continuous awareness to domestic violence with various community events, fundraising and direct victims and abusers to its community partners for resources and support. Prior to establishing a foundation in 2020, Latrice Mosley-Smith, the President and CEO organized the first Annual Purple Hose and Heels 5K on October 18, 2014, in honor of her mother Linda Mosley, who died in August 2014.
After losing her mother in 2014, as a result of colon cancer, Latrice decided to organize a 5K to honor her mother's life. Latrice and her mother shared a very close relationship and they also shared a secret-the physical abuse her mother suffered for 5 years at the hands of her father.
On October 18, 2014, during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the 1st Annual Purple Hose and Heels 5K Charity Event was held in Matteson, Il with Target being a corporate sponsor. The ladies walked a mile in their sister's shoes literally, as they walked in purple hose and heels chanting "End the Silence Stop the Violence".
The event was a huge success and $1200 was raised for the South Suburban Family Shelter. This has since become an annual event.
In October 2018, Latrice became the executive producer of the hit stage play Survivor's Monologue, which is based on her personal experience with Domestic Violence. The play made it's debut on Saturday, February 2, 2019 with 2 SOLD OUT shows. Both shows were a huge success. Survivor's Monologue also had an encore presentation on October 26, 2019, at Victory Apostolic Church in Matteson.
This year will mark the 10th year of the Purple Hose and Heels 5K Charity Event, which will be held on October 12, 2024, two days following the inaugural gala.
Our Impact
Our Partners
Our History
During the past 10 years, the annual Purple Hose and Heels 5K Charity Event has had 20,000 registered, over 25,000 in attendance and two major corporate sponsors. Due to the continuous work and efforts to make the community aware of domestic violence, PHHF has decided to provide scholarships to three high school students that have witness
During the past 10 years, the annual Purple Hose and Heels 5K Charity Event has had 20,000 registered, over 25,000 in attendance and two major corporate sponsors. Due to the continuous work and efforts to make the community aware of domestic violence, PHHF has decided to provide scholarships to three high school students that have witnessed domestic violence in the home. PHHF will also honor those that have been instrumental with passing new laws to protect victims.
Our Partners
Our Partners
Our Partners
We are proud to partner with a variety of local organizations to provide the best possible support to our clients. One of our most consistent partners is Anew: Building Beyond Violence and Abuse (formerly known as South Suburban Family Shelter) Our partners help us extend our reach and impact in the community.
Meet our Board
Latrice Mosley-Smith
Latrice "The Ice Cream Lady" Mosley-Smith is known for her fashionable hosiery line, but her journey into boutiques nationwide was far from a straight path. While her background is in the criminal justice field Latrice opted to risk it all on her dream of entrepreneurship. Her story is one of fearlessness and reinvention.
After resigning from her position with the federal government she became a college professor and business owner. In 2012, Latrice launched The Haute Fishnet Hosiery Collection. She has given fashionable hosiery a serious face lift. Hand picking every product each season. Latrice is not selling your mother's stockings. Her company has worked to change the perception of fashion hosiery from simple accessory to statement piece. Her unique line caters to woman of all shapes and sizes. The product is sold in sizes 2-22.
Several local and national celebrities have been seen wearing the Haute Hosiery such as Valerie Warner, Darlene Hill, Micah Materre, Jeanne Sparrow, Tamela Mann, Syleena Johnson, Traci Braxton, Jackee Harry and Terri Vaughn. Latrice and her hosiery line has also been featured in print media. She has 35 Authorized Agent all over the United States and in Canada.
After losing her mother as a result of colon cancer, in 2014, Latrice decided to organize a 5K to honor her mother's life. Latrice and her mother shared a very close relationship and they also shared a secret-the physical abuse her mother suffered for 5 years at the hands of her father.
On October 18, 2014, during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the 1st Annual Purple Hose and Heels 5K Charity Event was held in Matteson,Il with Target being a corporate sponsor. The ladies walked a mile in their sister's shoes literally, as they walked in purple hose and heels chanting "End the Silence Stop the Violence" The event was a huge success and they raised $1500 for the South Suburban Family Shelter. This has since become an annual event. Additionally, in 2018, Latrice created The Purple Hose and Healing Foundation. Her goal is to award scholarships to three high school students that have been effected by domestic violence and/or been in an abusive relationship.
In October 2018, Latrice became the executive producer of the hit stage play Survivor's Monologue, which is based on her personal experience with Domestic Violence.
Currently she is focused on the 1st Annual Purple Awards and Scholarship Gala & the10th Annual Purple 5K Domestic Violence Awareness - Charity Event to be held on 10/10/24 and 10/12/24.
Robbie Hunt
Retired after 42+ years of government service, Robbie served as Courtroom Deputy to two African American female District Court Judges, and recently as Judicial Assistant to another African American female Appeals Court Judge. She studied journalism and attends Victory Apostolic Church, actively serving in several ministries. Robbie is an accomplished seamstress, and donated nearly 500 masks to first responders and seniors during COVID. Advocating fitness and clean eating, Robbie has completed 4 marathons (26.2 miles), including two world majors. She also enjoys traveling and spending time with family and friends.
Robbie participated in the first Annual Purple Hose and Heels 5k on October 18, 2014. She has been an active participant every year. In 2021, the Purple Hose and Healing Foundation Inc was formed and she was asked to be on the board and was later appointed as the secretary.
James Harris, Jr.
James Harris Jr. is known for his dedication to service. While his background has been in the law enforcement for 29 years, James also owned one the first comfort food, food trucks in the Chicago area, the SOUTHERN PITCH FOOD TRUCK, along with his cousin Donald. What was once a mattress truck from Wisconsin, James did the majority of the work, building the truck out on his own. The theme of the truck, was to recognize and honor the negro league baseball players from 1900's and combine it with great southern food.
James has volunteered as an athletic director at St John's Lutheran School in Country Club Hills, IL. and coached the students in track & field for several years. He also recently resigned from law enforcement December 2023 after working at the Cook County Department of Corrections, Cook County Boot Camp & Cook County Sheriff's Police Department.
Although James has not witnessed the effects of domestic violence directly, he has seen it through work experiences and knows the negative impact that it has on individuals and families.
October 08, 2016, James attended his first Purple Hose and Heels 5K Charity Event held in Matteson, IL. and knew that the organization was a great cause & has continued to support it from a distance until now. James is looking forward to great things to come from the entire PHHF Organization.
Adrienne Holmes
Adrienne Holmes has been a professional in the property management field for over 15 years. Currently finishing her Masters in clinical psychology, she is driven by a passion for understanding human behavior and helping others. In 2014, she lost her sister to domestic violence and has been helping raise awareness for this issue since then. She raises her sister's teen daughters and enjoys spending time with her family. She loves Ethiopian food and good music! Adrienne is proud and honored to be a member of the PHHF!
Amber Holmes
Amber Holmes is a property manager in the beautiful city of Chicago! She has a passion for working with people and helping them achieve their goals.
Outside of work she enjoys watching basketball and football She is extremely committed to promoting awareness for domestic violence, as she has lost a beautiful dear sister to this terrible epidemic. Amber's goal is to continue to grow as a individual by making a positive impact in her life. She is deeply humbled and grateful to be part of the PHHF!