Charity fashion show to benefit homeless women and children

Treat yourself to some fabulous fashion, family, and fun at the 24th Annual 'No Place Like Home' Fashion Show: Where Fashion Meets Art. The Wednesday, April 24 event runs from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Goei Center (818 Butterworth St. SW Grand Rapids, MI 49504) to benefit Liz's House and Bridge Street Place, two very special Dwelling Place housing communities.

"This event gets bigger and better every year," says Dennis Sturtevant, chief executive officer of Dwelling Place. "We will have great food, live music, art, and fun to benefit a great cause. This is a must-attend event!"

West Michigan radio celebs Tommy and Brook of STAR 105.7 will walk the runway as the guest emcees of the evening. The 2012 GR's Got Talent winner and musical guest, Bennett, will perform live prior to community celebrities taking the runway.

The evening's event will comprise a strolling cocktail party with hors d'oeuvres from Panera Bread, and feature the latest clothing fashions from Leigh's and Fitzgerald's. The children fashion's segment will showcase apparel from Snapdragon Boutique.

"Liz's House transitional housing program helps women, but we cannot forget the children that come into the program with them," says Sturtevant. "The proceeds from the fashion show benefit the entire family, and the children wanted to help."

Jeffery Richards Salon will provide hair and makeup services. Guests may also look forward to a silent auction and raffle drawing, and an array of art will be on display from local artists along with live art by Reb Roberts and friends.

General event tickets are $50 per person. This year's sponsors include: Fifth Third Bank, Video-Tech-Tronics, Brewery Vivant, Mercantile Bank, Rockford Construction, Wolverine Worldwide Foundation, and many more.

Dwelling Place, a nonprofit Community Development Corporation, has served West Michigan for more than 30 years. Liz's House serves homeless women with small children, and Bridge Street Place is home to survivors of domestic violence. Both housing communities offer solace and comfort to individuals and families facing enormous challenges.

Get involved:

- Attend the event. Get your tickets here.
- Volunteer.
- Donate.
- Like the Dwelling Place Facebook page.

Source: DeWayne Cook, Dwelling Place
Writer: Victoria Mullen, Do Good Editor

Image courtesy of Dwelling Place