Westchester Women's Council of Realtors, Hudson Gateway Sponsor Charity Fashion Show

The Women’s Council of REALTORS®, Empire Westchester Chapter, Hudson Gateway Association of REALTORS®(HGAR) and Bloomingdale’s are hosting the annual "Brown Bag for Hunger" Spring Fashion Event May 8 at the Glen Island Harbour Club in New Rochelle.

The event starts at 5:30 p.m., and the recipient charity will be the Westchester Coalition for the Hungry and Homeless. Bloomingdale’s and Jos. A. Banks will provide the fashions. 

“It is critical for us, in the real estate community, to help those less fortunate,” said Bonnie Koff, event chairperson, in a statement.  

Added Jeanne Blum, executive director of the Westchester Coalition for the Hungry and Homeless, “The Coalition praises the efforts of the Westchester Empire Women’s Council of REALTORS® for its ongoing fundraising efforts to help address these severe issues. Our work together - building bridges and alliances, creating solutions for the common good, building self sustainability, helping those in need - improves the quality of life for all and makes good sense."

Paul Sarlo, of Coldwell Banker, White Plains and The Corcoran Group, will be the evening’s Master of Ceremonies.

This year’s models will include: Denise Breda, Prudential Centennial, Larchmont; Toni Guido, Douglas Elliman Armonk; E. Patrice Hayes, Keller Williams Realty Group, Scarsdale; Barrie Scaglione, Coldwell Banker, Croton-on-Hudson; Vera Scatigno, Coldwell Banker Somers; Nancy Scovatti , Fidelity National Title Insurance; Sally Wacks, Houlihan Lawrence, Irvington; Marc DiTomasso, Attorney; Michael Gibbons, Coldwell Banker, Dobbs Ferry; Jerome Jeffrey, Better  Homes and Gardens Rand, White Plains; Bill Menin , Sotheby’s International,  Tarrytown; Mike Neeley, Houlihan Lawrence, Armonk; Eric Stuerken, Better Qualified; and David Valcich, Continental Home Loans.

"We are excited about our 5thAnnual Spring Fashion Event, “Brown Bag” for Hunger, and we look forward to seeing our Realtors, as well as friends and family, at this fabulous affair,” added Koff.

Cocktails and Registration will begin at 5:30 p.m.  For information about sponsorship, underwriting of the event, table purchases or other event details, please contact Bonnie Koff at bk@bonniekoff.com or Stephanie Liggio sliggio@judicialtitle.com.  Tables of 10 are $1,500, individual tickets are $150.  The ticket price includes open bar, passed appetizers and dinner.  Both live and silent auctions will also be part of the event.

The Women's Council of REALTORS® is a network of successful REALTORS® empowering women to exercise their potential as entrepreneurs and industry leaders.

The Hudson Gateway Association of REALTORS® is a not-for-profit trade association covering over 9,000 real estate professionals doing business in Westchester, Putnam, Rockland, and Orange counties.  

The Westchester Coalition for the Hungry and Homeless, Inc. is a not for profit composed of autonomous food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, service organizations and individuals interested in alleviating hunger and homelessness in our region.