The Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber of Commerce Presents its Third Annual Gala June 9 to Support the Drake House

The Women’s Business Network of the Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber of Commerce will present its third annual fashion show, Fashion Goes Global, Tuesday, June 9, to benefit the Drake House. Chamber members and other women’s business and community leaders will model clothing and accessories from the Drake Closet at the event, scheduled for 5:30 – 9 p.m. at UPS World Headquarters, 55 Glenlake Parkway in Sandy Springs. Tickets are $20 for Chamber members and $25 for non-members. Attendees must pre-register by May 31 at www.sandyspringsperimeterchamber.com. Presenting sponsors include Babush, Neiman, Kornman & Johnson, Van Michael Salon, Massage Envy Spa, Henssler Financial and The Joint Chiropractors.

“The Drake Closet is a women’s fashion boutique in Roswell and Alpharetta that sells new and gently used women’s clothing, shoes and accessories,” said Karen Trylovich, chairperson of the Chamber’s Women’s Business Network and CEO of A Classical Affair. “All of the merchandise is donated, and proceeds from sales benefit The Drake House, a local non-profit that provides short-term crisis housing, education and empowerment programs for homeless mothers and their children in North Fulton County, and helps the families work towards self-sufficiency. The goal of Fashion Goes Global is to raise awareness of the Drake House and encourage people to support them by donating their gently-used clothing and accessories and by shopping at the Drake Closet, too. Donations may also be brought to the Fashion Show.”

Trylovich says the fashions on display at the June 9 event will showcase some of the upscale items and designer name brands available for purchase at the Drake Closet. There will be a Drake Closet store at the fashion show where guests can shop, along with exciting raffle prizes. “We’re thrilled to hold the fundraiser at UPS this year. The fashion show has grown each year since we began, and it’s a lot of fun. This is a wonderful community event undertaken by the Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber of Commerce and we encourage everyone to attend,” she said.

About the Drake House

The Drake House addresses a long-standing need for emergency housing for women and children in North Fulton. The organization offers housing for an average of four months in one or two-bedroom apartments and provides in-depth assessments to approximately 40-50 families per year. The program’s goals include helping the families enjoy a stabilized, improved quality of life, working with the mothers to make increasingly responsible choices and exert greater control over their life circumstances, developing and exercising the mothers’ talents and competencies and helping them experience greater personal security and self-respect. www.drakehouse.org

About the Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber of Commerce

The Chamber was formed in 2008 to serve businesses in the City of Sandy Springs and the north Perimeter area. With leadership from an elected Board of Directors, and working in partnership with city government, the Chamber’s mission is to maximize the business success of its members, strengthen the competitiveness of the Sandy Springs business community and enhance the economic prosperity of the area. Ongoing initiatives include workforce and economic development, business education, community service and networking opportunities for members. Tom Mahaffey is president of the Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber of Commerce. www.sandyspringsperimeterchamber.com