African Fashion Show PDX
Sat, Nov 16
|Portland
Join Us November 16th OUR MISSION The Firmina Foundation is dedicated to transforming the lives of children living in the developing world. Our mission is to support giving children from the poorest communities access to quality education so that they have an opportunity to learn and can work toward
Time & Location
Nov 16, 2024, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM PST
Portland, 6651 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR 97219, USA
About the event
We are excited to present the 4th Annual International African Fashion Show & Art Auction to benefit the Firmina Foundation. This year the Mittleman Jewish Community Center will be the host for this event.
When: November 16th, 2024
Time: Doors at 5:00 pm; Event Starts at 6:00 pm
Where: Mittleman Jewish Community Center 6651 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR 97219
The focus this year on building community and bridging the gap between our African & African-American community to celebrate the complex layers of our rich, diverse, and beautiful culture.
This immersive annual event is the biggest fundraiser for its benefactor, the Firmina Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit founded by local businesswoman and community advocate, Rukshana Triem. Funds raised this year will go to complete the repairs and updates needed for The Têngua School in Mozambique after the damage created by the big storms of 2023. The storm had torn the roof off of…