REBUILD globally partners with Kenneth Cole and Orlando City Soccer for Runway to Haiti: A Night of Ethical Fashion

ORLANDO, Fla. - Feb. 1, 2016 - PRLog -- Orlando-based REBUILD globally moves forward with strong partnerships for its annual fundraiser Runway To Haiti: A Night of Ethical Fashion.

The big event will take place on March 24, 2016 at the University Club in Downtown Orlando from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm and will feature a fashion show with local celebrities showcasing handmade, ethically sourced footwear and accessories from partner company deux mains designs that provides living wage jobs in Haiti. The fashion show will be styled by Winter Park Magazine fashion editor Marianne Ilunga of Stylissima Fashion Consulting with clothing provided by partners Kenneth Cole, Eileen Fischer, and The Grove.

Runway to Haiti will be a night dedicated to raising funds to support the education and employment training programs that REBUILD globally supports. The event is endorsed by the United Nations, Kenneth Cole and Mayor Buddy Dyer. Models include:

·  Dick Batchelor of Dick Batchelor Management Group

·  Amy Kaufeldt from Fox 35 News

·  Supermodel Heide Lindgren from Muse Modeling Agency in NYC

·  2015 OBJ “Woman to Watch” Sarah Grafton

·  A surprise Orlando City Soccer player, and more

Through years of on-the-ground training, REBUILD globally, a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization, has implemented a long-term solution to ending poverty through an innovative social business model.

REBUILD globally has grown from a modest initiative to, according to a United Nations representative, “one of the most successful projects that the livelihood sector [of the United Nations] has funded in Haiti.” The REBUILD globally business model has also been recognized by outlets such as the Central Florida Chamber of Commerce, CREDO Social Business Rally Makers, and the Global Nexus.

As a non-profit, REBUILD globally does not exist to give things away. CEO and Founder Julie Colombino explained her philosophy to the Orlando Sentinel like this: “We have seen over and over again that giving things away to people in vulnerable situations does not work. But when people are empowered to make and sell products that the global community purchases because they are valued products, not out of sympathy – dignity is restored. Children then witness their parents succeeding. This is how we will end generational poverty, one step at a time.”

REBUILD globally (RG) is a registered 501(c) 3 based in Orlando, Florida. Founded in the aftermath of the 2010 earthquake, RG implements comprehensive training programs with a pipeline to long-term employment.  Investing in the local leadership, RG works alongside the people of Haiti to support a locally owned and operated fashion brand, deux mains designs. To learn more, visit www.rebuildglobally.org or reach out to Julie Colombino at info@rebuildglobally.org. For ticketing and sponsorship information, visit http://runwaytohaiti.eventbrite.com.