Dish-Houston

On Wednesday, April 16^th from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, the Houston Chapter of the Women’s Council of Realtors will be holding their inaugural fashion event, “Houston is Haute”, at Tootsies on Westheimer. This exciting event will feature a runway show filled with the famous boutique’s latest spring trends and will be emceed by fabulous KPRC Local 2 anchor, Rachel McNeill.

A spring fashion sneak peak is not the only thing on the menu at this glamorous event. ALL proceeds from tickets sales and donations will directly benefit The Women’s Home and their WholeLife^SM model of care. It’s fashion with a heart; fashion with a purpose, and a really fun way to give back.

Only 200 tickets are available for the event, and they’re selling fast. To reserve yours today, go to The Women’s Home website at www.thewomenshome.org and click on the “Houston is Haute” event link. VIP tickets are $50.

Event coordinators are asking guests to bring one or more gently used designer clothing or accessory item for The Women’s Home. Items will be donated to The Home’s thrift store, The Cottage Shop, where 100% of sales go directly back into The Women’s Home’s proven and successful programming. All those donating items will receive a $25 gift certificate to Tootsies.

Event Chair for “Houston is Haute” is Nicole Brende of Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty and Host Committee members include: Peggie Pentecost, Stephanie Finch, Patti Henry, Jeff Wagner, Jenny Wang, Chau Nguyen and Christy Stratton.

About The Women’s Home

Since 1957, The Women’s Home has helped women in crisis regain their self-esteem and dignity, empowering them to return to society as productive individuals. Our programs are targeted to women who are homeless or on the verge of homelessness. The growing efforts of The Women’s Home are all tied together by our comprehensive and very effective WholeLife model, which addresses the emotional, physical, social, vocational, fiscal and spiritual wellness of our clients and residents.

DISH would like to take a minute to congratulation the Young Professional's Group of The Women's Home on a fantastic event! the numbers are still being processed, but the rough totals are in and DISH is proud to announce that…… They hit our goal! The Saturday, March 29th boil raised $40,470 for The Women’s Home.

Here are a few highlights from this amazing event!! 

·         $26,050 in sponsorships. This is almost double the amount of sponsorships they had in 2013!! Remarkable!

·         Superstar, Cristina Platter sold over $1,000 in Claw Boppers the day of the event! (Claw Boppers are literally claws on a headband and are so cute!!)

·         Kudos also to Jessica St. John, Scott Weaver, the ULR team and everyone who helped secure silent auction items. The silent auction raised $3,500!!

Congrats to a great group and a great event for a great cause!!