Realtor Spring Fashion Show to Benefit Westchester Coalition for Hungry and Homeless

PRLog (Press Release) - Mar. 11, 2013 - WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- On Monday, May 6, The Women’s Council of REALTORS®, Empire Westchester Chapter, the Hudson Gateway Association of REALTORS®, and Bloomingdale’s will present their Annual Spring Fashion Event, “Brown Bag” for Hunger, at the Glen Island Harbour Club in New Rochelle.  

Once again, The Westchester Coalition for the Hungry and Homeless has been chosen as the recipient of the contributions, and Bloomingdale’s will again provide the fashions for the event.  “It is critical for us, in the real estate community, to help those less fortunate,” said Bonnie Koff,  Event Chairperson.

Jeanne Blum, Executive Director of the Westchester Coalition for the Hungry and Homeless stated,   “The Coalition praises the efforts of the Westchester Empire Women’s Council of REALTORS® for its ongoing fundraising efforts to help address these severe issues. Our work together—building bridges and alliances, creating solutions for the common good, building self sustainability, helping those in need –improves the quality of life for all and makes good sense."

Wayne La Franco, Coldwell Banker Regional Manager, will be the event Master of Ceremonies.

This year’s models will include: Paul Sarlo (Coldwell Banker), J. Philip Faranda (J. Philip Real Estate LLC), John Crittedon (Westchester Choice Realty), Jamal Hadi (Keller Williams), Reid Whittemore (Clancy Moving and Storage), Travis Bowens, (Semper Home Loans), Janet Nold (Coldwell Banker),  Alicia Albano (Houlihan Lawrence),  Cindy Waxman (Douglas Elliman), June Burke (All Pro Restoration), Judith Guzzi (Judith Guzzi & Associate) and Polly Watt (Better Homes and Garden).

"We are so excited about our Annual Spring Fashion Event, “Brown Bag” for Hunger, and we look forward to seeing our realtors, as well as members of the public, at this fabulous affair,” added Koff.

Registration will begin at 11am with lunch and fashions starting at 12:30pm.

For information about sponsorship, underwriting of the event, table purchases or other event details, please contact Bonnie Koff at bonnie@bonniekoff.com or Stephanie Liggio sliggio@judicialtitle.com.  Tables of 10 are $1,000, individual tickets will be $100.

The Women's Council of Realtors is a network of successful REALTORS® empowering women to exercise their potential as entrepreneurs and industry leaders.

The Hudson Gateway Association of REALTORS® (HGAR) is a not-for-profit trade association covering over 9,000 real estate professionals doing business in Westchester, Putnam, Rockland, and Orange counties.   HGAR is comprised of the former Westchester Putnam Association of REALTORS® (WPAR), Rockland County Board of REALTORS® (RCBR) and Orange County Association of REALTORS® (OCAR).  

The Westchester Coalition for the Hungry and Homeless, Inc. is a not for profit composed of autonomous food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, service organizations and individuals interested in alleviating hunger and homelessness in our region.