Deepwater Older Women’s Network (OWN) Woy Woy raised more than $1,500 for hungry, homeless and disadvantaged people on the Central Coast at a fashion parade held recently in conjunction with Sarongs Ladies Fashion of Ettalong Beach.
Held at the Mingaletta hall at Umina Beach, the event raised $1,562.63 but with Sarongs set to donate 10 per cent of any sales generated through the fashion parade until March 18, organisers are hopeful of topping $2,000 in profit.
The money will be used to help Mary Mac’s at Woy Woy and Care4Coast as well as Allawah house, an initiative to house homeless older ladies in the community.
A spokesperson said more than 100 people attended, with a Welcome to Country given by community Elder, Aunty Diane O’Brien, the backbone and driving force behind Mingaletta.
MC and OWN Secretary Jennifer Brown gave a brief talk on the group’s purpose, philosophy and community projects.
Models were Genelle Solomon, Sybil Ker, Barbara Stoddart and Fay Maitland from OWN and Michele from Sarongs and were dressed and styled by Sarongs proprietor Leanne Kowalczyk and her daughter Jemma.
Local hairdresser Melissa Gregory volunteered her services and Samantha Paton helped with makeup and music for the parade.
Source:
Media release, Mar 5
Deepwater Older Women’s Network