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donation box, is a major annual event put on by the non-profit organization to raise necessary
operational funds for the program. This year, a portion of the donations went towards purchasing
each teenage resident one of their featured outfits from Dillard's.
The event was emceed by Marty Salt, news anchor for WFTV-Orlando. Guests were also treated to
live music, lunch, and the dynamic testimonies of two current teenage residents of the House of
Hope. Unlike previous shows, over half of this year's attendees were new to House of Hope.
The 2009 Fashion Show was the second of many events planned for the partnership between House
of Hope and the Florida Flight. The team is in the process of completed necessary background
checks necessary to engage in the Big Brother program with the teenagers. A basketball clinic
devoted solely to the residents is also in the works.
operational funds for the program. This year, a portion of the donations went towards purchasing
each teenage resident one of their featured outfits from Dillard's.
The event was emceed by Marty Salt, news anchor for WFTV-Orlando. Guests were also treated to
live music, lunch, and the dynamic testimonies of two current teenage residents of the House of
Hope. Unlike previous shows, over half of this year's attendees were new to House of Hope.
The 2009 Fashion Show was the second of many events planned for the partnership between House
of Hope and the Florida Flight. The team is in the process of completed necessary background
checks necessary to engage in the Big Brother program with the teenagers. A basketball clinic
devoted solely to the residents is also in the works.
| Over 280 guests attended the House of Hope Fashion Show to help raise over $30,000 for the Christian residential program for troubled teenagers on Wednesday, October 7, 2009. The annual event, sponsored by Dillard's and Channel 9-Orlando (WFTV), featured teenage residents and several other volunteers modeling the latest fashions from Dillard's. Florida Flight members Ernest Jones, Andrew Haas and Mark King were among the volunteer models for the event. "It was truly an honor to be included in such an important event for the House of Hope," said Mark King, Co-Founder and President of the Flight. The fundraiser, which offered sponsor-purchased tables, a benefit auction, the sale of fashionable, edible chocolate shoes, and a general |
2009 House of Hope Fashion Show a Huge Success
Orlando, FL - October 31, 2009
Orlando, FL - October 31, 2009
| "I grew up in Inkster, one of the worst suburbs of Detroit, Michigan," said King. "I know how easy it is to mix with the wrong crowd and make bad decisions, and I know how important it is to have something to devote energy towards to make it easier to stay out of trouble. For me, it was basketball. If we can mentor these kids and show them how a dream, maybe even a professional basketball dream, can pave the way for a successful, fruitful Christian life, well then that's time well spent for our organization away from the basketball court." |
For more information about the Florida Flight, please visit: www.flighthoops.com.
To inquire about sponsorship opportunities, email: sponsorships@flighthoops.com.
For more information about House of Hope, please visit: www.houseofhopeorlando.org.
To inquire about sponsorship opportunities, email: sponsorships@flighthoops.com.
For more information about House of Hope, please visit: www.houseofhopeorlando.org.
The partnership between House of Hope and the Florida Flight
goes beyond volunteering. A portion of every regularly priced
Florida Flight ticket will be donated to House of Hope.
Additionally, the team, which plans to launch competitively in
2011, is seeking a Central Florida business to sponsor season
tickets for every resident and staff member of House of Hope.
"It would be cool to see all of these teens court-side at every
game," said Andy Haas, small forward for the Flight. "Maybe
court-side seats would make these teens feel important and
stay out of trouble for good. Who knows?"
goes beyond volunteering. A portion of every regularly priced
Florida Flight ticket will be donated to House of Hope.
Additionally, the team, which plans to launch competitively in
2011, is seeking a Central Florida business to sponsor season
tickets for every resident and staff member of House of Hope.
"It would be cool to see all of these teens court-side at every
game," said Andy Haas, small forward for the Flight. "Maybe
court-side seats would make these teens feel important and
stay out of trouble for good. Who knows?"
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