Chief Kirkpatrick, local law-enforcement model fall fashions to benefit homeless women
For Release: September 20, 2007
Contact: Sarah Howard or Marilee Roloff, 509.624.2378, showard@voaspokane.org
Spokane, Wash. —Spokane Police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick modeling a ball gown? You’ll see it at the ninth annual Hope House Celebrity Fashion Show and luncheon on Friday, October 19, benefiting the Hope House women’s shelter. Wine tasting and a silent auction begin at 11:00 a.m. The luncheon and fashion show follow at noon at the Doubletree Hotel (322 N Spokane Falls Court). Admission is $38 for an individual ticket or $300 for a table of eight. Tickets can be purchased at (509) 624-2378.
As is traditional in our show, our cadre of local celebrity models features local law enforcement – including Chief Anne Kirkpatrick, County Sherriff Ozzie Knezovich and Spokane Valley Police Chief Rick Van Leuven and members of the Serial Murder Task Force– in honor of the law enforcement who protected vulnerable women in Spokane during the late 90s, when serial murders of homeless women prompted the creation of Hope House (then the Downtown Women’s Shelter). Models also include local media and business personalities who will wear new fall fashions from Chico’s, David’s Bridal, Jos. A. Bank Clothiers, and Mr. Tux. Debra Wilde will be the emcee.
The event also includes a raffle of exquisite custom pieces created by Jewelry Design Center and Pounder’s Jewelry. Brewing Hope coffee (created by Cravens Coffee to benefit Volunteers of America shelters) will also be available for purchase. As always, all proceeds from the event directly benefit the women of Hope House. For additional event information, including a complete list of models, visit the “Events” section of www.voaspokane.org.
This event generously funded in part by Title Sponsors:
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About Hope House: Originally the Downtown Women’s Shelter, Hope House was founded in response to the 1997 serial murders of women on the streets of Spokane. Operated by Volunteers of America since 2001, Hope House remains the only women’s shelter in Spokane to provide a place for women to escape from the dangerous streets, regardless of their mental health status, chemical dependency, or lifestyle. The shelter served more than 400 women last year. In addition to 34 warm beds, the emergency shelter provides hot showers, toiletries, clothing, and nutritious food along with on-site case management, referrals, and other support. Hope House’s Residential Program also provides affordable, safe apartments to homeless women who are committed to working on the causes of their homelessness.