The Metropolis Sentinel, Workers Report
Oklahoma Metropolis – Goodwill Industries of Central Oklahoma (Goodwill) will host its inaugural “Work the Runway” trend present from 6-9 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 20. The style present fundraising occasion will have a good time the 85th anniversary of Goodwill and years of reworking Oklahoma lives for the reason that nonprofit was based in 1936.
“Our mission is to assist folks overcome challenges to employment,” Goodwill CEO Jim Priest mentioned. “The Work the Runway trend present is only one method we’re celebrating our 85th anniversary. We’re pleased with the work we’ve achieved and stay up for persevering with our efforts to supply Oklahomans with the sources they should get again on their ft.”
Goodwill staff and native social media influencers will come collectively to showcase and mannequin completely different kinds of outfits discovered at a neighborhood Goodwill retailer. The interactive trend present will function music by DJ’s Carte Blanche and an artwork show showcasing recycled objects.
There may also be a trend boutique with high-end objects discovered at Goodwill’s central Oklahoma shops. Gadgets embody an Epiphone electrical guitar, classic digicam and Coach purse, to call a couple of. The occasion will profit Goodwill employment companies, together with the brand new cell Job Connection Heart.
Over the previous 85 years, Goodwill has helped Oklahomans overcome challenges to employment by offering job coaching and expertise to these in want. The Job Connection Heart and Goodwill Profession Pathways Institute give many neighborhood members free entry to coaching in laptop expertise, cash administration, job purposes and extra. The brand new cell unit will journey all through central Oklahoma, enabling extra folks to obtain these sources.
Oklahomans are invited to attend Work the Runway on the Oklahoma Up to date positioned at 11 NW 11th St., Oklahoma Metropolis, OK 73103 .
Restricted portions of particular person tickets might be bought at worktherunway.com. Moreover, there are a number of sponsorship alternatives accessible.
Presenting sponsors for this occasion are Whitten Burrage Legislation Agency and Mathis Brothers Furnishings and extra sponsors embody Jones PR, Full Alarm Know-how Methods, Allow Midstream Companions, Instant Care OK and Insurica.
To find out about Goodwill and its mission, go to www.okgoodwill.org.
About Goodwill Industries of Central Oklahoma: Goodwill Industries of Central Oklahoma is a community-based, nonprofit company in Central Oklahoma with one outlet retailer, 24 retail shops and 17 attended donation facilities and a Job Connection Heart all through 37 counties. Goodwill is a sustainable social enterprise that funds job coaching applications, employment placement companies and different community-based applications by promoting donated clothes and home goods. To discover a Goodwill location close to you, use the net locator at okgoodwill.org.
