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Catholic Charities Hosts "Dress
for Success" Fashion Show
NEWARK, N.J. (SEptember
11, 2007) — Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark
and its Dress for Success program will host a special fashion show on
Friday, September 21, 2007, at the New Jersey Historical Society, located
at 52 Park Place in Newark.
The fashion show will feature “Models of Success” —
women who have benefited from the programs offered by Dress for Success,
which promotes the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing
professional apparel and assistance with career training and development.
The show will begin at 6 p.m.
“We are delighted to be hosting our first fashion show,” said
Tina Greene, director of Dress for Success, which Catholic Charities operates
as part of its Workforce Development Program. “Although the runway
will feature professional models showcasing the latest fashions, the real
stars of the show are our Models of Success. These are strong, independent
women who are ready to face the challenges of a professional career.”
Tickets to the show are $30, and all proceeds benefit
the Dress for Success program. To learn more or to purchase tickets, contact
Tina Greene, at (973) 268-3160.
Serving northern New Jersey for more than a century,
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark operates programs throughout
Essex, Hudson, Union, and Bergen counties, sheltering men, women, and
children without homes; counseling families in crisis; providing day care
and socialization activities for older adults; building families through
adoption; teaching job skills; educating students with special needs;
and helping people with HIV/AIDS. More information is available online
at www.ccnewark.org.
Catholic Charities is affiliated with Catholic Health and Human Services
Corporation and supports the mission of the Archdiocese of Newark.
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