Sunbury Vinnies is holding a winter fashion show on May 5, to raise money for the CEO sleepout, which supports people who are experiencing homelessness.
The local op shop will be showcasing its winter appeal on the catwalk from 6pm to 8pm, with finger food and door prizes available for $10 entry.
Store manager, Kyama Fraser said all the money raised will go towards the CEO sleepout and its goal to raise $1.2 million for Australians in need.
“[It’s the] first time we’ve done it,” Ms Fraser said. “During [COVID-19] lockdowns there was talk about how we could get the community together.”
“When the CEO sleepout came up we thought this was the perfect way to raise money for that and bring the community together.”
“We’re hoping [to sell] around 100 [tickets], as the maximum we can take in… fingers crossed.”
Ms Fraser said the volunteers will be walking in the show, and will include a line dancer, a rock and roll teacher and two people from distinctive options.
“[One volunteer] teaches rock and roll in Sunbury so she’s going to rock and roll down the runway… We’ve also got a line dancer, who will line dance down [the runway].”
“We’ve been trying to hold onto some of the better items that have come in… so we can showcase some of the great items that we have.”
The volunteers will be cooking and baking the food for the event, and Ms Fraser said they are looking to get local businesses on board to donate some extra food.
The CEO sleepout first started in 2006 and takes place each year on June 22, which is one of the longest and coldest nights of the year.
Details: www.ceosleepout.org.au/
Zoe Moffatt
