William Temple House Style & Sustainability Luncheon Raises Over $131,000

Portland, OR. William Temple House welcomed over 200 guests at its Style & Sustainability for Social Good Luncheon. The event featured thrift store shopping tips from local “Style Activist” Judith Rizzio and a fashion show demonstrating high-quality sustainable style. Guests learned more about the nonprofit’s food pantry, counseling, thrift store, and social services at the April 19th benefit. It raised $131,700 to support the essential services provided by William Temple House. Above Thrift Store employee Damon Smythe models fashions from the William Temple House Thrift Store, as presenter Judith Rizzio explains the ensemble. (Photo credit, Alejandro Rosas – William Temple House)

Thrift Store employee Zuzu Owle modeling fashions from the William Temple House Thrift Store

Guests watching presenter Judith Rizzio, Style Activist, at the Style & Sustainability for Social Good luncheon

From William Temple House:

Elisa Klein

I’ve been a professional journalist and writer since 1987, (and long-time reporter for KOIN-TV.) As a nationally published reporter, with a Master’s Degree in Journalism, I love to report positive news and information. Journalism has also connected me with another non-profit where I served as a leader; the Northwest’s biggest writer’s organization: The Willamette Writers.