Sojourner House’s Masquerade Ball Raises Over $135K for Domestic Violence Victims
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Sojourner House’s Masquerade Ball Raises Over $135K for Domestic Violence Victims
The Ball, which was held on Friday, November 15 at the Graduate Providence, featured over 400 guests.
“We are incredibly grateful to our community for their ongoing support of our work. This past year was a phenomenal year for Sojourner House. Since our 2016 fiscal year, we have more than tripled our organizational budget, launched and expanded a rapid re-housing program, opened another location with a housing office in Providence and served more individuals and families in need of our services than ever before,” said Vanessa Volz, Sojourner House’s executive director.
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The event featured live music by pianist Marc Trachtenberg and Toys 2 Men, Hasbro’s corporate employee band, entertainment by The Extraordinary Rendition Band and Ten31 Productions and swing dancing performed by Providence Swings.
DJ Krissy Phillipino closed out the evening with music and dancing.
Lulu Locks hosted the evening once again, and Rhode Island’s drag queen, “Miss Kitty Litter,” came out of retirement to host the ball’s live auction.
During the auction, a Los Angeles, California vacation package was raffled off, and a record-breaking 50 prize packages were included in a silent auction.