Celebrating inspirational women and mother’s from all walks of life with an unforgettable evening, featuring a fashion show, refreshments, silent auction, honored speakers, local celebrity models, and special guest emcee Sharon Pinkenson, Executive Director of the Philadelphia Film Office.
The Phoenix Salon and Spa and Project H.O.M.E. today announced that they will again partner to hold the second annual Women Empowering Women Event: A Night of Fashion and Compassion to benefit Project H.O.M.E. The event consists of a fashion show featuring the Spring 2007 collections of Elizabeth Maar Boutique and Lane Bryant, silent auction prizes and gift bags, vendor tables, honored speakers, and refreshments. One hundred percent of the revenues generated by the silent auction will benefit Project H.O.M.E.
Women Empowering Women strives to bring compelling, intelligent and diverse women together from all walks of life for an evening of inspiration, empowerment and entertainment. The event seeks to recognize the strength and unity that exists between all women, and help further Project’s H.O.M.E.’s critical mission of breaking the cycle of homelessness.
"This year’s event will build on last year’s success of over 300 attendees, the linkage of inspiring Philadelphia women and their stories, and an increased awareness of Project H.O.M.E., and how we can all personally help in the fight against homelessness" said Amanda S. Aronoff, Esq. Director of Development and Public Relations for Project H.O.M.E. "These formerly homeless women we are honoring truly show us that all women, no matter how seemingly different our lives may appear, are bonded by our struggles, triumphs, and life journeys. They compel us to take a long, hard look at our own lives and ask ourselves us what we can do to compel positive change."
The second annual Women Empowering Women event will take place on Monday, May 7, 2007, from 6:00-9:00 PM, and will be held in the atrium of the luxury Phoenix Condominiums at 1600 Arch Street. The event will be held the week of Mother’s Day and will honor inspirational mothers, as well as women who have been inspired and motivated by the positive influence of their mothers.
Afternoon Discussion Forum
Women Empowering Women partners three formerly homeless women from Project H.O.M.E. who have turned their lives around and re-entered the work force with Dana-Spain Smith, CEO of DLG Media, the publisher of Philadelphia Style Magazine, Irene Hannan, a Senior Vice President of Citizen’s Bank, and Carol Lawrence, a Senior Vice President of PNC Bank. These six women will spend the early part of May 7th in a discussion forum, talking and sharing stories of their life experiences. They will then be treated to complimentary salon and spa services at the luxurious Phoenix Salon and Spa.
Later in the evening, the six women and their counterparts from last year’s event will serve as models in the Women Empowering Women fashion show, walking down the runway in pairs, and displaying the unity that exists between them. The fashion show also features celebrity guest models, many of whom are returning from last year’s event, as well as other inspirational Philadelphia women. Executive Director of the Philadelphia Film Office, Sharon Pinkenson, will serve as the guest emcee, and Sister Mary Scullion, Co-Founder of Project H.O.M.E, will serve as the honored guest speaker.
"The generosity of several corporate sponsors this year will enable us to donate 100% of the silent auction proceeds, as well as a portion of all retail sales to Project H.O.M.E. Our hope is that all attendees walk away feeling inspired and connected to these women, feeling passionate about helping put an end to homelessness, and generally feeling empowered by the concept of women empowering women" said Sarah Keating, owner of the Phoenix Salon and Spa. "The reaction to last year’s event was incredible. Lasting relationships were built between the Project H.O.M.E. women and their partners, truckloads of clothing and other items were donated to Project H.O.M.E.’s thrift store in Philadelphia, several 2006 attendees sought out volunteer opportunities with the organization, and we were all inspired to think about ways to make a difference in the life of someone less fortunate than ourselves. This year’s event is also special because it will be dedicated to Karen Bennett, one of our 2006 Project H.O.M.E. models, who sadly passed away earlier in 2007. Her memory will be honored this year and every year to follow as she truly inspired all who were in her company."
About Project H.O.M.E.
Since 1989, Project H.O.M.E. has helped more than 7,000 people break the cycle of homelessness and poverty by providing a continuum of care that includes street outreach, supportive housing and comprehensive services that focus on health care, education and employment. Project H.O.M.E. also works to prevent homelessness and poverty through comprehensive neighborhood revitalization in North Philadelphia.
