MIAMI, FL – Wednesday, April 25th, 2012 – More than 400 people attended the 3rd Annual Womenade Miami's Take a Walk in Her Shoes fashion show and luncheon, which raised $120,000 to benefit Chapman Partnership, formerly Community Partnership for Homeless.
All proceeds from Take a Walk in Her Shoes will benefit Chapman Partnership, which is dedicated to helping men, women and children in need of shelter, food and a strong support system. Programs and services include housing, food, health care, dental care, psychiatric care, job training, case management, childcare and more. This event is an important source of funding for Chapman Partnership, a nonprofit organization, to help the homeless in our community find stability and self-sufficiency.
Eleven community philanthropists were honored at the event: Stephanie Sayfie Aagaard, Norma Jean Abraham, Nancy Batchelor, Yolanda Berkowitz, Cathy Blank, Lauren Book, Swanee DiMare, Ana Milton, Penny Shaffer, Penny Stamps and Nadine Valme.
The luncheon held at The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach was co-chaired by Bronwyn Miller and Irene Korge, and Shannon Hori, CBS-4’s Emmy award-winning news anchor, served as emcee.
Guests watched a fashion show of vintage styles from the 1960s to present day presented by C. Madeleine’s, stylist Danny Santiago, and hair and makeup by RikRak Salon.Boutique.Bar. The theme was "A Tribute to Film,” with models wearing fashions like those in “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” “Cabaret,” “Grease,” “Hair,” “Mahogany,” “Desperately Seeking Susan,” “Titanic,” and “Sex in the City.” Shannon Ford, Mrs. United States 2011, was a featured model in the fashion show.
“This year’s Take a Walk in Her Shoes fashion show and luncheon was another resounding success. We are extremely grateful to all our sponsors and all the women who attended this event. We’ll be able to assist many women and children thanks to funds raised at this event,” said Dan Vincent, executive director of Chapman Partnership.
This year’s sponsors were philanthropic chairs Trish and Dan Bell, Yolanda and Jeff Berkowitz, Lauren’s Kids Foundation, United Property Management, Ron Book, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida, Coral Gables Trust, Wells Fargo, Flagler Development, BB&T, Williamson Automotive and Wragg & Casas Public Relations.
Womenade Miami is made up of women from all walks of life who are committed to the mission of increasing awareness and revenue for Chapman Partnership.
Chapman Partnership provides a wide array of services to helpthe homeless in Miami-Dade County rebuild their lives while offering dignity and respect. We are the privatesector partner of the Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust, commissioned to site, build and operate two Homeless Assistance Centers in downtown Miami and Homestead. Chapman Partnership empowers homeless men, women and children to build a positive future by providing the resources and assistance critical to growth and stability. For more information, visit www.chapmanpartnership.org/
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As the private sector partner of the Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust, Chapman Partnership is another step in the continuum of care. Any person or family who is homeless, about to be homeless, or assisting someone facing homelessness, and requiring emergency assistance must first contact the Homeless Helpline administered by the Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust. Homeless Helpline Toll Free Number: 1-877-994-HELP (4357).
