Urban Nights is hosting a fashion show Aug. 23 at
Mile High Station.
Proceeds from the show will benefit
Urban Peak, a non-profit organization that provides services to homeless youth ages 15 to 25. More than 900 young people sleep in the streets of Denver on any given night.
"This will be an extraordinary event, not just because it will be an amazing time with high-end fashion and the place to be, but because it will do so much to help young people facing homelessness get the resources they need to lead fulfilling lives," says Justin Joseph, co-chair of Urban Nights Denver. "It is the perfect collision of cause and catwalk -- a runway for a reason."
The VIP party and silent auction begin at 6 p.m. Doors open for general admission at 7 p.m., and the fashion show kicks off at 8:15 p.m., followed by an after party.
Urban Nights is Colorado's largest outdoor fashion show and production. Launched in 2012 by the Joseph Family Foundation, the foundation provides financial support for the event allowing the dollars raised from patrons to flow entirely to the beneficiary, Urban Peak.
"Urban Peak provides opportunities and services for young people who, in many cases, have lost all hope…from a meal, to shelter, to job training, and transitional housing,: said Kim Easton, CEO of Urban Peak. "Events like Urban Nights not only bring in much needed revenue, they also bring the story, the tragedy of youth experiencing homelessness, to many who have never heard about this critical issue or of Urban Peak."
Contact Confluence Denver Development News Editor Margaret Jackson with tips and leads for future stories at margaret@confluence-denver.com.
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