Fall Fashion Show Hosted by The Office of Human Relations

The Office of Human Relations (OHR) in collaboration with Dress for Success Cincinnati are hosting a fall fashion show fundraiser for the Community Outreach Advocates (COA). The Fall Fashion Show will take place on Thursday, November 17, 2016, 5:00PM - 7:00 PM at Portaluca, 209 W. 4th Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202.

The COAs are best known for their work and efforts to engage with the public and improve the community. Proceeds will support Dress for Success Cincinnati’s Suiting Program. The COAs refer women to the Dress for Success Cincinnati Suiting Program. Also, in-kind clothing donations will be accepted.

This year’s Fall Fashion Show will feature:

*Anita Alexander, Real Estate Agent, Eurie Realty

*Beverly Bomar, Nursing, Morning Star Baptist Church

*Karmen Hutchings, Student Master of Translation & Interpretation

*Cherie Garces, Teacher, Cincinnati Public Schools

*Barbara Lynch, First Lady, New Jerusalem Baptist Church 

*Regina Lynch, First Lady, New Prospect Baptist Church

*Dorianne G. Mason, Staff Attorney, Ohio Justice & Policy Center

*Charnell Owens, Christ Temple Full Gospel Baptist Church

*Glenda Shaw-Piper, First Lady, Victory Christian Center of Cincinnati

*Jacqueline Thomas, ADT Security Services.

The show will also include refreshments and a unique clothing display. There will be a call to action informing the attendants of the purpose for the fundraiser and encouraging them to be catalysts for a good cause. Free event - In-Kind donations will be accepted. Follow us using #FashionWithPurpose.

About the Office of Human Relations

The Office of Human Relations continues the work of the Cincinnati Human Relations Commission and serves as a catalyst to promote the building of positive relationships between and among the various groups and cultures that make up Cincinnati. The Office works to mobilize institutions and individuals to resolve diversity issues while developing mechanisms to ensure equitable treatment of all persons. The Office of Human Relations functions as an integral part of furthering relationships between various community groups and the City of Cincinnati Government.

About Dress for Success® 

Dress for Success is an international not-for-profit organization that empowers women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and the development tools to help women thrive in work and in life. Since starting operations in 1997, Dress for Success has expanded to almost 150 cities in 20 countries. To date, Dress for Success has helped more than 850,000 women work towards self-sufficiency. Visit www.dressforsuccess.org to learn more.

About Portaluca®

Portaluca (Formerly 4th Street Boutique) is a boutique that is open to the public offering women’s new and gently used clothing, shoes and accessories at affordable prices. The proceeds support Dress for Success Cincinnati’s services for disadvantaged women.