Fashion that makes a statement
Sandrelle Fraser models at the Fall Fashion Show.
Building inclusive communities requires creative thinking and partnerships which bring people together from all walks of life. Kootenay Society for Community Living (KSCL) celebrated Community Living Month this year with an exciting event which helped build community. Co-sponsored with Community Living BC, and inspired by AimHi fashion show events in Prince George, KSCL hosted their first annual “Fall Fashion Show” in Castlegar BC.
Over 120 people attended the sold-out event and more than 40 community members with different abilities hit the runway to model clothes from Bourbon Street Boutique, West’s and JJ’s Fashions.
“We have received such positive feedback about the Fashion Show,” said KSCL Executive Director, Betsy Goolieff. “The event raised about $760 for the local Community Harvest Food Bank and grew to approximately $2100 when Shaw Cable & Campbells matched the donation.”
Goolieff said she felt the event was such a success because it included and celebrated many different community members in Castlegar and Nelson, “This is the spirit of community we are all looking for, events where we can all laugh together, and leave feeling happy and connected.” KSCL staff are already planning next year’s fashion show.
