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Fresh Start Fashion Gala
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The 14th Fresh Start Fashion Gala will be Feb. 6 at the Camelback Inn. The gala offers a professional fashion show, delicious food and great auction items. At this year’s show, Saks Fifth Avenue will present the opening segment and the show’s finale collection by Reem Acra. The gala dinner and reception are being 100 percent underwritten, so donations will go directly to the Women’s Resource Center. Jude MillerBurke and Mary Pahissa Upchurch are this year’s co-chairs. What is special about the services that Fresh Start Women’s Foundation offers women? Jude: Because Fresh Start is privately funded, we are able to serve every woman who comes to us, no pre-qualifications required, and with our on-site child-watch program she is able to focus on using the services we offer. Could you highlight the services that the Jewel McFarland Lewis Women’s Resource Center provides? Mary: The cornerstone of Fresh Start is our mentoring program, and we provide a wide array of supportive services tailored to each woman’s needs. We have a legal service team, an empowerment specialist, and each month we offer over 100 workshops. What kind of woman is a Fresh Start Woman? Jude: Probably what is surprising is that there really isn’t a “typical” FS woman, particularly in our current economy. We see women from all walks of life, all educational and socio-economic levels. Why is Fresh Start so important to you on a personal level? Mary: Women are often thought of as the heart of the home. In helping them we strengthen the heart of our community and we all are the better for it. What can we expect from this year’s Fashion Gala? Mary: We are very honored that Nadine Mathis Basha has agreed to accept the 2010 Founders Award. With over two decades of work on behalf of the women, children and families in our state, she has made an enduring contribution. Mary and Jude: Besides Saks, we are fortunate to have some of the stores from Westcor’s Luxury Collection.
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