Lighthouse And Epiphany Glass Partner To Offer Ornament Gift Pack, December 7 – 31

PONTIAC, Mich. - Dec. 2, 2013 - PRLog -- epiphany glass studios (www.epiphanyglass.com) will donate a percent of the proceeds from its blown-glass ornament gift packages to Lighthouse of Oakland County, Inc. (LOC) (www.lighthouseoakland.org) this holiday season in support of the group’s mission to move individuals and families from crisis to self- sufficiency.

The holiday ornaments, individually handcrafted in epiphany’s Pontiac glass studio, are specially packaged in a set of three for $105 and will be available from Dec. 7 – 31, 2013.  The Lighthouse ornament gift package is available at the epiphany glass studio annual holiday show, Saturday, Dec. 7 and Sunday, Dec. 8, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.  Orders for the ornament gift package can also be placed by calling epiphany glass studios at 248.745.3786, or via email at mary@epiphanyglass.com.

“Events like these promote wonderful collaborations between local businesses, artists, and organizations like Lighthouse of Oakland County.  Supporters like epiphany glass studios help provide essential funding for Lighthouse of Oakland County’s supportive programs – over 1500 families will receive holiday gifts and meals through our annual Thanksgiving and Holiday Programs,” states Priscilla Perkins, LOC Chief Development Officer. “We are looking forward to welcoming the giving season, thanks to individuals like April Wagner and her wonderful staff at epiphany glass.”

epiphany glass studios will also be open Saturdays in December from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for purchases of ornament gift packages, StudioE gift items and collectible art pieces by glass artist April Wagner. Ornament gift packages for Lighthouse will be available until the end of December.  The holiday show will feature live glassblowing demonstrations throughout the weekend.

epiphany glass is located at 770 Orchard Lake Rd. in Pontiac, Mich., just 1/4 mile east of the intersection of Telegraph/Old Telegraph and Orchard Lake Rd, at the corner of Orchard Lake and Sylvan Ct.  Entrance is at the rear.

epiphany glass,http://www.epiphanyglass.com, is a state-of-the-art, 4,000 sq. ft. glassblowing studio and gallery.  Since 1997, Epiphany’s distinctive look has been created by artist and owner April Wagner.  Wagner adds a contemporary twist to the traditional fazzoletto technique, which originated in the Venini factory of Murano, Italy, during the 1930s and was later popularized by Seattle glass artists. Her work is found in many public and private collections, including those of GM, Pfizer, Strategic Staffing Solutions, Vladimir Putin, Goldie Hawn and Kate Hudson.

Lighthouse of Oakland County, Inc. (LOC) has been providing services to low-income families in the area since 1972. It is a family of agencies providing a full range of services designed to move people from crisis and instability to self-sufficiency.

Lighthouse last year provided assistance to families and individuals in need on 62,000 separate occasions through three key subsidiaries: Lighthouse Community Development (LCD), which rejuvenates communities through affordable housing and educated homeowners; Lighthouse Emergency Services (LES), which provides emergency food, housing, medical, utility and other services to people who need immediate help; and Lighthouse PATH (PATH), which provides long-term housing and support to help women with children achieve self-sufficiency and a healthy family environment.