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House of Hope fashion show sparkles

PRESS RELEASE DATE: MARCH 11, 2009

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Record attendance, generous guests and a significant milestone added glitter to House of Hope’s annual fashion show, held March 5 at Mariner Sands Country Club.

House of Hope’s 10th Annual Fashion Show, Luncheon and Auction mixed fun, fashion and philanthropy. Adding sparkle to this year’s event was the milestone of House of Hopes 25th anniversary – making the event a “Silver Celebration.”

During the luncheon event, volunteers delighted the crowd by modeling fantastic designer fashions donated to House of Hope’s “Resale Shoppes.”  Featured fashions were sold at bargain prices, but buyers paid above and beyond the sales tag in order to support House of Hope programs to provide food, clothing, case management and emergency financial assistance to people in need.

Also helping House of Hope’s proceeds was the 50/50 raffle winner, Nancy Clark, owner of Renova Day Spa & Salon. Already generous with gifts to fashion show attendees and a spa package in the silent auction, Ms. Clark turned her winnings of about $900 back over to House of Hope.

Overall, the event has raised nearly $30,000, with contributions still coming in the mail from attendees.

Live and silent auctions featured items designed to pamper attendees. The highlight was a 5-day/4-night stay at a The Grenadian grand resort in the Caribbean island of Grenada, donated by the Grenada Board of Tourism in conjunction with The Grenadian by Rex Resorts.

The emcee was Sue McVeigh of Smith Barney. Mariner Sands residents Terry and BJ Carder were the hosts. Terry Carder is a House of Hope board member, and BJ Carder coordinated the models, fashions and commentary.

During the fashion show, BJ Carder announced that House of Hope “Resale Shoppes” will continue to feature upscale fashions. She encourage the crowd to check out House of Hope’s four locations – Stuart, Hobe Sound, Indiantown and Jensen Beach – for rare finds at bargain prices. Attendees were also reminded to keep House of Hope in mind when donating fine clothing and other household items.

Sponsors and underwriters of the event included Bobbie Trimble, Senior Home Companions, FPL, KVAR America, Renova Day Spa & Salon, Jim & Elaine Matts, and Judy Rosenthal.

For information or registration, contact House of Hope at (772) 286-4673 or visit www.hohmartin.org.