Goodwill hosts fashion show fundraiser

FORT MYERS, Fla. - Aug. 7, 2025 - PRLog -- oodwill Industries of Southwest Florida (SWFL) invites spectators to Pathways to Opportunity's 3^rd Annual, Vice & Vogue Fashion Show at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center on Saturday, August 23^rd, beginning at 5 p.m.

Vice & Vogue pairs local community members with participants from Pathways to Opportunity, a life skills program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as models on the runway. Together, they spotlight the power of inclusion and shared purpose. Proceeds from Vice & Vogue directly support Pathways to Opportunity, which empowers individuals to build independence, social skills, and self-advocacy through dynamic person-centered classes. The event offers a unique opportunity for Southwest Florida to unite in support of disability inclusion, while enjoying fashion, connection, and inspiration.

"Pathways to Opportunity is more than a program, it's a space where individuals of all abilities are seen, valued and supported as they grow into their fullest potential," said Jessica Tursi, Goodwill Director of Disability Services and Navigation. "Vice & Vogue allows our community to witness that potential firsthand, and to celebrate the beauty of inclusion in action."

Tickets are on sale now, and every purchase helps support our life-changing programs for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Your support means empowerment, inclusion, and opportunity. To purchase your ticket, visit https://www.eventcreate.com/e/vice-and-vogue-pathways-to (https://www.eventcreate.com/e/vice-and-vogue-pathways-to?...), or email info@goodwillswfl.org. Vice and Vogue is generously sponsored by the Golisano Foundation, One Digital, J Fisher Law, and Carolyn Johnson. If you are interested in sponsoring or attending this must attend event visit https://www.eventcreate.com/e/vice-and-vogue-pathways-to, or email info@goodwillswfl.org.

"Let's fill the room, raise awareness, and celebrate in style. Grab your tickets, bring your friends, and help us make Vice & Vogue unforgettable," exclaims Tursi.

Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida is a nonprofit organization committed to serving people with disabilities and disadvantages by offering life-changing opportunities to achieve independence. They have been providing services to people with disabilities and disadvantages since 1966 in five counties of Southwest Florida: Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Glades & Hendry counties. For more information on how Goodwill SWFL positively impacts the community, visit www.Goodwillswfl.org.