The Runway Is For Fundraising, Not Fashion

SUPERIOR, Wis. — The improv runway at the Pottery Burn was for more than just showing off some of the latest designs by local artists and fashion designers.

Sunday evening, an upcycling fashion show brought people together to fundraise for Hope Haven Peer Run Crisis Respite Home. Hope Haven is a soon to be open and first Peer Respite House in Douglas Country. Chrissy Barnard is the president President of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, or NAMI Lake Superior South Shore, recognized the need after facing her own mental health challenges.

“I knew that this was a service desert really for resources. There’s no intermediate services within Douglas County, so I felt like this would really benefit the community,” said Barnard.”

“It was a natural fundraiser for me to want to have. And I wanted it to be fun, I wanted it to be joyous, I wanted it to be creative,” said the Host of Wearing Joying Fashion Show Fundraiser Lynn Goerdt. “Most of all, I want us to raise money for this important mental health service.” 

People who struggle with co-occurring substance abuse disorders and mental health services will be able to occupy Hope Haven upwards for 7 days free of charge. Four people can stay at a time and trained staff will be available 24/7 to help with guests’ recovering progress.

This upcycle fashion show had a goal of $5,000 which is unknown if they’ve met that goal at this time.

Hope Haven is still looking to add in the finishing touches of their location. If you’re interested in helping out, click here for their Amazon Wish List.