The Girl Soldier Charity Event – February 17, 2010
February 11, 2010 by cinder
Filed under Events, Heart & Sole, Philanthropy
The Cause
Girl Soldier is a New York based not-for-profit organization with a global perspective, focused on helping to secure basic human rights for girls around the world.
The Event
On February 17, 2010, the first annual Girl Soldier charity event will take place at Studio 385 in Tribeca. The event will raise funding and awareness to aid and benefit young girls and women in war-ravaged Third and Second World countries. It is the hope of Girl Soldier’s sponsors and planners that it will encourage and nurture concern for girls and women without a public voice. By coming together, we can help these girls progress to a safer and more promising future.
The Organization
Girl Soldier is a registered 501c3 (pending) not-for-profit organization that aims to empower charities for women in war-ravaged communities through special projects, counseling and mentorship. Girl Soldier delivers funds to carefully vetted not-for-profit orgvanizations on the ground within these communities.
Sister Caroline & The Film
The event is scheduled to coincide with the filming and release of Girl Soldier (Caspian Pictures) the film, the story of the kidnapping of 139 girls from the St. Mary’s Boarding School in Uganda. The story revolves around the character of Sister Caroline, a nun, and her courageous attempt to free the girls. The film will star
Uma Thurman as Sister Caroline. Prior to the film, a documentary will be released detailing Sister Caroline’s experiences starting on the night of the kidnapping of the girls and focusing on her campaign to rally the world’s attention. The documentary will also highlight the cause: the horrible prevalence of girls throughout the world having their basic human rights revoked.
How You Can Help
Contact us for more information on how you can help, beyond attending the event. We hope to see you
Februarury 17th, 2010.
info@girlsoldiercharity.com
www.girlsoldiercharity.com
Soles4Souls… continued Haiti relief effort.
February 6, 2010 by admin
Filed under Philanthropy, Shuznews
Long after the headlines stop focusing on Haiti, Soles4Souls — the Nashville-based charity that collects shoes from warehouses of footwear companies and the closets of people like you — continues to collect and distribute shoes to families in need. Their organization distributes these shoes, free of charge, to people around the world. Since 2005, Soles4Souls has given away more than 7 million pairs of new and gently worn shoes (currently distributing one pair every 9 seconds). The shoes have been distributed in 125 countries, including Haiti, Kenya, Nepal and the United States. In fact, in the time it takes you to read this post, they will have distributed another 6+ pair.
Soles4Souls...
There are ways you can help. Searching their site by your zip code (go to “about” and click “participation locations”), you’ll find several locations where you can drop off gently-used and new shoes. Or, you can follow them on Facebook, Twitter and watch them on YouTube. And of course, visit www.giveshoes.org for more information.
Choo 24:7 Invites You to Paws For A Cause
January 27, 2010 by cinder
Filed under Events, Heart & Sole, Philanthropy
Jimmy Choo and Talitha Davies Wegner invite you to discover Choo 24:7 supporting the Brittany Foundation,an organization that cares for dogs with special needs. Many of the dogs cared for either cannot be placed in new homes because of behavioral or medical conditions, or are not likely to find new homes because of breed, age, or special considerations.
So if you are in Los Angeles area, plan to attend the February 2, 2010, event at Jimmy Choo, 240 North Rodeo Drive. It’s a wonderful reason to “paws” for a good cause. Unable to attend, but would like to help? Visit the Brittany Foundation for more information.
Fred Segal Feet & UGG Australia Event Moved to December 15th
December 13, 2009 by cinder
Filed under Events, Philanthropy, Shuznews
If you thought you missed it … lucky you! Due to inclimate weather, the event will now take place on Tuesday, December 15, 2009.
Previous post …
Fred Segal Feet and UGG Australia invite L.A. shoe lovers to join them on Thursday, December 10, 2010, to benefit the Surfrider Foundation. Get into the holiday spirit and purchase a pair of Limited Edition Shepard Fairey/Studio Number One UGGs to support the Surfrider Foundation. Enjoy complimentary yuletide beverages and cool tunes.
Dallas Women Strut Their Stuff For a Good Cause
November 2, 2009 by cinder
Filed under Events, Heart & Sole, Philanthropy, Shuznews
The Women’s Museum, a Smithsonian Affiliate, will host the fifth annual Wine, Women & Shoes on Saturday, November 7, 2009. The evening event is packed with wine tastings, live and silent auctions, dinner and a run-way show. All to benefit The Women’s Museum’s continued efforts to inspire a new generation of leaders, one inspiration at a time. Newly added to the list of events is the Men’s Lounge, complete with an exclusive scotch bar by Rémy Cointreau USA, shoe shines and cigar rolling.
Fifth Annual Wine, Women & Shoes Combines Wine and Fashion to Benefit The Women’s Museum
Well-known women Dallasites – who by day run cities, corporations, organizations and fulfill other critical roles – “strut their stuff” on the runway with Judy Ninman Designs presenting The Worth Collection. The Museum also invites “Sole Men” to help with the Saturday program, honoring well-known men from the Dallas area who support the museum and women’s issues in the community.
“It has been fun to watch this event quickly grow into a sold-out Dallas social staple over the past few years,” said Debbie Branson, co-chair of Wine, Women & Shoes. “What better way to raise money for a great cause than an event pairing fashion with wine?”
This year’s models include Gloria Campos, co-anchor WFAA-TV/Channel 8; Janelle Friedman, director of operations and administrator, Friedman & Feiger; Rep. Helen Giddings, Texas State House of Representatives; Chris Hansen, president, Waxahachie Gardeners Limited; Karen Noseff, CEO and founder, Fortune Denim; Kim Peters, founder, Prom Shop Project; Gina Puente-Brancato, CEO/co-founder, Puente-Brancato Enterprises, Inc.; Roxann Swanson, vice president – customer interaction solutions sales, advanced technologies, CISCO; Bernice Washington, president and CEO, BJW Consulting Group, LLC; Trea Yip, CEO, Oriental Accent, Inc.
The “Sole Men” include Lynn Kees, Territory Manager, Greenway Distributors; Herb Lee, Vice President, Resource Flooring Group; Don McNeely, Chairman and CEO, Minority Business News USA-Women’s Enterprise Magazine; Geoff Nixon, Financial Advisor, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney; Jace Prows, National Branch, TD Ameritrade, Investment Consultant; Charlie Price, Stylist and Owner, Hair by Charlie Salon; Raja Ratan, Owner, Q Shirt Makers; and, Patrick Ware, Associate Buyer, Assembly Dallas.
Wines from across the United States and other countries have been generously donated by the following wineries and vineyards: Adi, Beth Adams; BR Cohn, Brian Fowler; Cameron Hughes, Rob Eddlemon; Coquerel Family Wine Estate, Brenda Cockrell; Eagle Eye, Bill and Roxanne Wolf; Ironstone Vineyards, Barbara Messer; King Estate, Shelli Brinson; Martellotto Wines, Greg Martellotto; New Age, Danni Simross; Peju, Lisa Peju; Quintessential Wines, Schweiger Vineyards, Alicia Green; and, Grapenutz, Riley Gerber.
“Wine Women & Shoes is a celebration and an opportunity to have fun while supporting the Women’s Museum.” Wanda Brice, CEO of The Women’s Museum said. “We are able to continue our many programs for girls and women because of the generosity of our sponsors and friends.”
Wine, Women & Shoes was made possible by those listed above plus the generous donations from Good News Girlz, Metroplex Cadillac Dealerships, AT&T. A complete list of sponsors is available online at www.thewomensmuseum.org/wws.
About The Women’s Museum
A Smithsonian affiliate, The Women’s Museum is the nation’s only comprehensive women’s history museum that chronicles the lives of American women through interactive exhibits. The Women’s Museum is supported, in part, by the City of Dallas, Office of Cultural Affairs. The Women’s Museum is open to visitors Tuesday through Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. (closed Mondays). For information, call (214) 915-0860 or visit www.thewomensmuseum.org.
PROJECT PEP – You, Your Shoes and 72
October 16, 2009 by cinder
Filed under Announcements, Heart & Sole, Philanthropy, Shuznews
Jimmy Choo and the Elton John AIDS Foundation have launched the Project PEP collection to support the Simelela Rape Centre.
Help raise awareness for this worthy cause by entering our photo competition. Upload a photo based on the theme ‘You, Your Shoes and 72′. You could win exclusive prizes and have your work exhibited at the Project PEP launch event at Selfridges London at the end of October.
Why is 72 the key number for this project?
Jimmy Choo announces the launch of Project PEP with the Elton John AIDS Foundation. This project is designed to support the funding of the Simelela centre in South Africa. The vibrant capsule collection features a distinctive and collectible punk rock motif print representing Jimmy Choo’s passionate and individualist spirit.
This cause has particular resonance for Jimmy Choo because of its support and empowerment of women. In 2005 Jimmy Choo Founder and President Tamara Mellon worked with the Elton John AIDS Foundation on a charity auction project ‘Four Inches’ that assisted with the first funding of the Simelela centre.
“We are women helping women and we are proud to continue our collaboration with the compelling and urgent initiatives of the Elton John AIDS Foundation and to provide a voice for under-privileged women in South Africa. We are excited to launch this social media campaign which we believe is a fun, light-hearted way to make people aware of a very serious subject.” – Tamara Mellon, Founder & President, Jimmy Choo.
Jimmy Choo will donate 25% of the net sales from Project PEP to the Elton John AIDS Foundation. With this funding, the Elton John AIDS Foundation can directly support the pioneering Simelela Rape Centre in Cape Town that was set up in 2005, with the mission to administer victims of abuse with the vital HIV preventative PEP medication (Post Exposure Prophylaxis) and provide the infrastructure for medical, counselling and legal support.
The proceeds raised by Project PEP will enable the clinic to stay open day and night providing 24 hour/7 days a week access to the vital life saving treatment that has to be administered within the first 72 hours of exposure to HIV.
The slogan for the campaign is ‘You, Your Shoes and 72′ and many of the winning images will be showcased at the global launch of Project PEP at Selfridges London on 29th October and at Jimmy Choo Project PEP events globally. Over 100 winners will be chosen to win products from the Project PEP range, with a Grand Prize offering the overall winner 7 pairs of shoes and 2 bags from Jimmy Choo.
"You, Your Shoes and 72" photo competition Grand Prize: The overall winner will win 7 pairs of shoes and 2 handbags of their choice from Jimmy Choo. (picture of items shown represent examples)
Paul Mayer Attitudes Pink Cozy to Help Fight Cancer
October 8, 2009 by cinder
Filed under Philanthropy, Shuznews, Things We Love
Think PINK ...
Think PINK, get “Cozy” and be a part of French designer Paul Mayer’s crusade to help find a cure for breast cancer.
Beginning October, 2009, through September, 2010, a portion of each sale of the pink Nappa and black patent “Cozy and Best” quilted ballet flat will benefit the Susan G. Komen Chapter of the retailer’s county.
Paul Mayer Attitudes "Cozy" Pink & Black Ballet Flat ~
Retail $225-230
Step out and get “Cozy” at one of these participating retailers:
Monkees of The Village, Winston-Salem, N.C. www.monkeesofthevillage.com
Monkees of Wilmington, NC www.monkeeswilmington.com
Monkees of Chapel Hill, NC www.monkeesofchapelhill.com
Monkees of Blowing Rock, NC www.monkeesofblowingrock.com
Monkees of Irving Park, Greensboro, NC www.monkeesofirvingpark.com
Monkees of Nashville, TN www.monkeesofnashville.com
Monkees of Fredericksburg, VA www.FredMonkees.com
Heidi Says, San Francisco, CA www.heidisays.com
Stanley Eisenman Fine Shoes, Ft. Worth, TX www.stanleyeisenmanshoes.com
E 61st Dallas TX www.e61st.com
Kemp’s Shoe Salon, Vero Beach, FL www.kempsshoesalon.com
Shoe Inn Palm Beach FL (561) 832-1196
T.Georgiano’s, Sarasota, FL www.tgeorgianos.com
Also note that Paul Mayer Attitudes will be participating in the WINE, WOMEN and SHOES event on October 23, 2009, in Sarasota with T.Georgiano’s!
Paul Mayer Attitudes line is perhaps best known for ped-pleasing ballet flats constructed with the softest leathers and the most on-trend color combinations. To view the broad selection of the Paul Mayer Attitudes collection, visit endless.com.
Wine, Women & Shoes June Events
June 3, 2009 by cinder
Filed under Heart & Sole, Philanthropy, Shuznews
What a powerful combination … wine, women and shoes! And when the mix comes together to benefit such wonderful organizations such as the YWCA in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Planned Parenthood Shasta Diablo in Napa, California, and the Make-A-Wish Foundation in Oklahoma City, OK, you feel even better about sipping and shopping!
Footwear designer Angelo Anastasio will be featuring his couture collection, Angeleigh Anastasio, at each of the WW&S events in June. Preview his gorgeous styles at www.angeleighanastasio.com, then be prepared to purchase at the charity events.
For Tulsa, OK, shoe lovers …
Benefiting the YWCA, Tulsa, OK
Click here to purchase tickets!
For footwear fashionistas in the Napa, CA, area ….
Benefiting Planned Parenthood Shasta Diablo, Napa, CA
Click here to purchase tickets!
And for passionate soles in Oklahoma City, OK …
Benefiting Make-A-Wish Foundation of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK
Click here to purchase tickets!
For more information about the Wine, Women & Shoes organization and events scheduled thoughout the country, please visit their web site at www.winewomenandshoes.com.
Wine, Women & Shoes
September 1, 2008 by admin
Filed under Philanthropy, Shuznews
Wine, Women & Shoes
918 Signorelli Circle,
St. Helena, CA, 94574
707.227.3549
Company web address Contact Us Donate
Description:
Wine, Woman & Shoes is the brainchild of Napa Valley vintner, Elaine Honig. While chatting with a girlfriend about the growing popularity of wine and food pairing events, they jokingly said “wine and shoe pairings would be a lot more fun!” And they were right — since its inception, twenty WW&S events have taken place in ten cities across the country, with over 6,000 attendees, and have raised more than $2 million for women’s and children’s causes. In August 2007, Elaine partnered with long-time friend and industry colleague, Julie Jenanyan. Now, with a combined 30 years of wine industry and marketing experience, they’re expanding the Wine, Woman & Shoes program into more cities, working with non-profit and corporate clients to educate about wine, introduce high-fashion shoes, and inspire women everywhere to think out of the box…shoebox that is!
Our Mission:
Change your shoes, change a life!
Soles4Souls
September 1, 2008 by admin
Filed under Philanthropy, Shuznews
Soles4Souls facilitates the donations of shoes, which are used to aid the hurting worldwide. Shoe companies, retailers, and individuals can donate footwear (both new and used). Soles4Souls is a 501(c)3 recognized by the IRS, and donating parties are eligible for tax advantages. The idea behind gifts of shoes is nothing new to the Soles4Souls team, as they coordinated relief efforts for the Asian Tsunami and Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, netting over 900,000 pairs donated for these disasters. The team originally operated as www.katrinashoes.org, with several churches partnering in the collection and distribution of footwear.
Our Mission:
Soles4Souls has a simple mission: To impact as many lives as possible with the gift of shoes.
