Wine Women & Shoes event to support A Safe Place
Fashion, wine and shoes will come together for an interactive, fun evening when A Safe Place presents its inaugural Wine Women & Shoes event at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 6, at Ravinia Festival in Highland Park.
All proceeds raised that evening will help A Safe Place continue to provide lifesaving services for survivors and children of domestic violence.
A Safe Place invites 400 wine and shoe enthusiasts to kick up their heels, sip varietals from some of the country's top winemakers, and shop the latest trends in a multi-designer marketplace.
Wine Women & Shoes is a fundraising organization that creates events centered on luxury fashion, fine wines and charities in need. Over the last 10 years they have helped raise about $20 million for various women and family-related causes through the execution of over 175 well-attended events across the country.
The evening includes a fashion show; unlimited wine tastings and wine raffle; a "Key to the Closet" raffle where the winner takes all clothing, accessories, cosmetics and gift certificates; live and silent auctions; a photo shoot area with a complimentary memento; and the charismatic Shoe Guys.
"This will be a special evening with wonderful wine, exceptional fashion, and a spectacular auction," said Pat Davenport, executive director of A Safe Place. "By purchasing a ticket, attendees are helping us continue to support the lifesaving efforts of domestic violence survivors and their children as they transform their lives."
A Safe Place provides services exclusively focusing on domestic violence victims. Through multifaceted programs, A Safe Place assists victims and their children in transforming their lives after domestic violence, prevents future abuse by addressing its root cause through abuser intervention programs, and educates the community about domestic violence and how to be involved in its end. Last year, A Safe Place served over 13,000 community members.
Tickets are available at www.winewomenandshoes.com/asafeplace for $100, which includes a swag bag filled with a variety of goodies. VIP admission is $150 and includes express VIP check in, prime seating for the fashion show, a dedicated Shoe Guy at your table, and a VIP Swag Bag filled with exclusive items. The Wine Women & Shoes presenting sponsor is Discover.
For information on Wine Women & Shoes and sponsorship opportunities, visit the event's website at www.winewomenandshoes.com/asafeplace or contact Carmen Patlan at (847) 731-7165, ext. 109 or cpatlan@asafeplaceforhelp.org.
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