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Purses with a Purpose is Back this October!

We hope you are ready for Purses with a Purpose, a signature Shelter House event! Purses with a Purpose returns for the 12th year and will be held at the Maxine Orange Art & Design Gallery (21A Eglin Pkwy NE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548) October 20-22, 2022.  Over the past decade, Purses with a Purpose has become a must-attend annual shopping experience for ladies across the Emerald Coast. Shoppers at Purses with a Purpose have the opportunity to select from hundreds of new and gently used purses, wallets, and accessories up for sale or auction. Gently used handbags will be available for immediate purchase during shopping hours, while the new and upscale brand handbags will be auctioned off through virtual bidding from Monday, October 16 through the close of the VIP event on Thursday, October 20 at 7:30 pm CST.

This year’s event kicks off with the Purses with a Purpose VIP event on Thursday, October 20th at the Maxine Orange Studio Gallery located in Fort Walton Beach. Attendees will enjoy bottomless beverages, light bites, entertainment and live access to the silent auction. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and tickets can purchased in advance for $50. This event will sell out, as space is limited!

Purses with a Purpose reopens to general admission on Friday, October 21st from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. for Handbags and Happy Hour. Tickets are $20 and guests will enjoy cocktails, light bites and entertainment as they shop a selection of handbags and accessories.

The event will reopen on Saturday, October 22nd from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with deep discounts on remaining merchandise. Complimentary mimosas and muffins will be available on a first-come, first-served basis and admission is free to all shoppers on Saturday.

Since its inception, Purses with a Purpose has raised more than $120,000 to support Shelter House’s critical services for domestic and sexual violence survivors. Shelter House accepts donations of new and gently-used handbags throughout the year, as well as numerous auction items from our generous community supporters. For information on sponsorship opportunities, contact Shelter House at 850-243-1201 and/or sponsors@shelterhousenwfl.org

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5th Annual Palate & Palette Four-Course Dinner & Live Painting

Tickets are now on sale for our 5th Annual Palate & Palette Four-Course Dinner & Live Painting, to be held February 6, 2021! This year, the event will feature five local unique artists and be hosted as five different intimate dinners across Okaloosa and Walton Counties.

Each artist will create unique pieces and at the end of the evening, these works of art will be auctioned off to the highest bidder in an exciting and competitive virtual auction! Each wine dinner will be its own unique experience, showcasing the talents of a different chef and artist. Attendees will indulge in a four-course seated dinner with each course paired with hand-selected fine wines from around the world. The expansive silent auction will be held through a virtual software platform and offer prize packages including fishing trips, restaurant experiences, custom art, spa packages, and more. Guests may select the dinner of their choice on a first-come, first-serve basis, with a maximum capacity of 30 attendees per location.

Shelter House proudly announces the culinary lineup for the 2021 Palate & Palette Dinner:
Clemenza’s at Uptown Station
Featuring Chef Giovanni Filippone, Executive Chef & Managing Partner, Mama Clemenza’s European Breakfast
75 Eglin Pkwy NE #126, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

One 20 a Modern Bistro
Featuring Executive Chef and Owner, Dan Pettis
120 Partin Dr. N, Niceville, FL 32578

Bitterroot
Featuring Executive Chef Chadwick Donelson
4463 Commons Dr. W, Unit 10-A, Destin, FL 32541

George’s at Alys Beach
Featuring Executive Chef, Camille Withall
30 Castle Harbour Dr, Alys Beach, FL 32461

Vue on 30a
Featuring Executive Chef, Isley Whyte
4801 W County Hwy 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

Tickets are $150 per person and include dinner, wine, and all gratuities. All proceeds benefit Shelter House and our continued mission to serve as the state-certified domestic and sexual violence center serving both Okaloosa and Walton counties.

For information on sponsorship, contact the Shelter House team at 850-243-1201 or email sponsors@shelterhousenwfl.org.

Tickets are non-refundable. If unable to attend, ticket holders may gift their seat or consider it as a charitable donation. Each chef creates a prix fixe menu. Accommodations for dietary restrictions are not available for this event.

Purchase a Ticket Here

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15th Annual Destin Charity Wine Auction Weekend

Bid High, Bid Often!

Registration is open for the 2020 Virtual Destin Charity Wine Auction

Registration to bid virtually in the 15th Annual Destin Charity Wine Auction presented by the Jumonville Family is now available. Simply click the button below and enter your information and you’ll be ready to bid as soon as the auction opens on August 21. 

Please note that if you previously held tickets to attend this year’s auction event, you must also register HERE in order to bid virtually.

Wondering what to expect when participating in the 15th Annual Auction now that it’s gone virtual? We’ve got you covered!

Auction Lots

After polling a number of supporters, DCWAF has put together an impressive line-up of lots comprised of trips, rare wines, art, and experiences based on your feedback given the current climate.

All auction lots are available to preview now online and in your auction catalog.

Silent, Super Silent, and Almost Live Auctions will open Friday, August 21 at 9am CST and will close Sunday, August 23 at noon CST. 

The Live Auction will open at 9am CST on Saturday, August 22 and will close in waves throughout the live auction broadcast.  

The Live Auction Live Stream Presentation will begin Saturday, August 22 at 4pm CST.

How Bidding Works

Bidding virtually has never been easier! If you are registered when bidding opens for each auction category, you will receive a text message with a link to bid directly from your mobile device.

Through Greater Giving, you will bid using your computer, smartphone, or tablet on all auction items. You have the ability to set a maximum bid amount for the items you are interested in. This will allow the platform to bid on your behalf until you either win or max out your budget. You also have the opportunity to “Buy it Now” through the platform at a predetermined price point or watch the bidding on an item you are interested in by clicking the star icon on the package. 

More information on how to bid can be found HERE.

Live Auction Broadcast

Tune In: Saturday, August 22nd at 4pm CST

https://youtu.be/LM7iTW8utAQ

Streamed through YouTube, join the extraordinary auctioneer, Ursula Hermacinski, as she hosts a celebration of 15 years of charitable giving as we work together to raise money for children in need in Northwest Florida. Ursula will present 29 live lots to you in small groups. Bidding will close in waves on each group of live lots throughout the broadcast following their respective presentations.

As bidding will be virtual, you will be able to enjoy this broadcast from the comfort and safety of your home. Be sure to bid high and bid often as these live lots will close periodically during our broadcast.

Create Your Best Auction-At-Home Experience

Wine World is generously donating back a portion of all proceeds on select items when you show this email or bring a copy of the below form to the Destin or Grand Boulevard locations. 

Now through August 21, stock up on everything you need to enjoy the live auction broadcast from the comfort of your own home.

Support DCWAF

It is not an overstatement to say that every decision DCWAF makes is done under the lens of how it will impact it’s 16 partner children’s charities. The pandemic has presented new challenges for us all, many of which have not fully been realized. We ask that you consider making a donation to Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation benefiting children in need in Northwest Florida.

Heroes of 2020

DCWAF is incredibly grateful to its 2020 sponsors who have agreed to stand in support of children in need in Northwest Florida during this challenging time. Thank you for your support!

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Shelter House hosts most successful Purses with a Purpose to date

The eighth annual event raises over $20,000 to go directly towards supporting victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in Okaloosa and Walton counties.

(MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla.) May 8, 2018 – Shelter House’s signature event, Purses with a Purpose, returned to Grand Boulevard March 22-24, 2018. This year’s event was the most lucrative year since the event’s inception in 2010, raising over $20,000 for Shelter House.

Hundreds of women gathered Thursday night at Grand Boulevard to peruse the expansive silent auction of hundreds of new and gently designer handbags and accessories while enjoying craft beer donated by Grayton Beer Company, cocktails from Timber Creek Distillery and enjoying hors d’oeuvres from Grimaldi’s Pizzeria and Another Broken Egg in Sandestin. Designer brands that were featured in the auction included Valentino, Prada, Michael Kors, Tory Burch, Dooney & Bourke, Kate Spade, Dagne Dover, Sorrelli, and more. Other sponsors included Silver Sands Premium Outlets, Appleseed Expeditions, Insurance Zone, Allstate Insurance, ERA Agent Marsha Babe, Spa 98, Wesley, McGrail & Wesley and Kilwin’s.

B-Boy Productions brought the fun for the evening, with DJ Josh Woeckener. DJ30A provided a fun photo booth complete with props and accessories sponsored by Stubbs Orthodontics. Four local ladies were honored as a “SpokesPURSEn” for Shelter House. SpokePURSEns included Aimee Shaffer, Jen Deeb, Erin Igram and Mara Clark, all local business women who have continually shown support for Shelter House’s mission. They each raised money for weeks before the event. The ladies were treated to a luxurious visit to Pin Up Girls Hair Studio Thursday afternoon to have their hair and makeup done for the VIP Party that evening. Aimee Shaffer was named “SpokesPURSEn of the Year” for raising over $1200 alone for Shelter House.

Purses with a Purpose reopened on Friday, March 23 for “Handbags and Happy Hour” for guest to enjoy cocktails while shopping through the handbag selection that remained after the auction. Saturday, March 24th Purses with a Purpose opened early, where attendees enjoyed muffins, donated by Panera Bread, mimosas and deep discounts on all remaining bags and accessories! Since its inception, Purses with a Purpose has raised more than $110,000 to support Shelter House’s critical services for domestic violence and sexual assault survivors in Okaloosa and Walton counties. Shelter House accepts donations of new and gently used handbags throughout the year. For information on sponsorship opportunities, contact Shelter House at sponsors@shelterhousenwfl.org.

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Shelter House’s Second Annual Palate & Palette event is highest grossing fundraiser in organization’s history

Five-Course Wine Dinner and Live Painting raises almost $34,000 for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault

(Destin, Fla.) February 26, 2018 –Over 150 guests attended Shelter House’s 2nd Annual Palate & Palette Five-Course Wine Dinner and Live Painting on Saturday, January 27, 2018, at the Legendary Marine showroom in Destin. All proceeds for this event went directly to Shelter House, the state-certified domestic and sexual violence center that has been serving both Okaloosa and Walton counties for over 30 years. Palate & Palette, which raised almost $17,000 in 2017, raised upwards of $33,800 this year, making this Shelter House’s most profitable fundraising event since the organization’s inception in 1985.

The evening featured a live painting and a performance by Jon Moody, an award-winning multi-medium artist from New Orleans. Palate & Palette featured the area’s top chefs, each presenting one course while Moody’s painting came to life before their eyes. The lineup of culinary talent this year included:

• Jack McGuckin, Executive Chef at Bijoux Restaurant and Spirits
• Nikhil Abuvala, Owner and Executive Chef at Roux 30a
• Wesley True, Executive Culinary Director at The Gulf Okaloosa Island and contestant on Season 13 of BRAVO TV’s Top Chef
• Tim Creehan, Owner and Executive Chef of Cuvee 30A
• Dan Pettis, Executive Chef of Fuel Restaurant and One20: A Modern Bistro
• Giovanni Fillippone, Executive Chef at the Vue on 30a, recently featured on Hell’s Kitchen All-Stars on FOX

Each of the chef’s unique courses was perfectly paired with hand selected wines by Republic National Distributing Company, Southern Wine and Spirits and Krutz Family Winery of Sonoma County, California. Select food and ingredients for each of the dishes were graciously donated by Whole Foods in Destin. Local beverage companies Timber Creek Distillery and Grayton Beer Company served craft cocktails and beers all night. The event featured an expansive silent auction, which featured trips, dining experiences, gift cards, wine by local artists and more. B-Boy Productions returned this year to provide entertainment with a DJ to command the modern, edgy vibe of the event. As dinners were finished, a live auction was held for guests to bid on the piece Moody had created before their eyes.

“To see the success of this event literally double within just one year is truly incredible,” said Rosalyn Wik-Iovieno, executive director of Shelter House. “The challenge our world is facing with domestic violence and sexual assault has received a substantial amount of attention in the media recently, so it speaks volumes to see our local community recognize that and step up to support our mission.”

Special thanks to other event sponsors including RSVP Events, Gulf Power, The One- Destin, Flip Flop Real Estate and Marsha Babe of ERA Real Estate Niceville.

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Click here to Watch the Highlight Video from Palate & Palette!
Video Credit: Get The Coast

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Purses with a Purpose to Benefit Shelter House

(MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla.) February 14, 2017 – Purses with a Purpose, the annual sale and auction of new and gently used handbags to benefit Shelter House, returns to Grand Boulevard March 24-25, 2017. Whether you favor a tote, satchel, clutch or hobo, you can find it at Purses with a Purpose. This signature Shelter House event, now in its seventh year, has become a must-attend annual shopping experience for ladies across the Emerald Coast.

Shoppers at Purses with a Purpose have the opportunity to select from hundreds of new and gently used purses up for sale or auction. Handbags from designers including Michael Kors, Kate Spade, Coach and more will be available for purchase.

This year’s event kicks off with an opening party on Friday, March 24 in the corner storefront next to Altar’d State at Grand Boulevard at Sandestin. Attendees will enjoy appetizers from Grimaldi’s, refreshments by Timber Creek Distillery in the lounge and wines donated by Mike and Valerie Thompson of Thompson 31Fifty Wines. B-Boy Productions will provide a DJ and photo booth. A purse fashion show featuring hair and makeup by Pin Up Girls Hair Studio will top off the evening. Doors open at 6 p.m. for general admission. VIP tickets get you in at 5:30 p.m. for first pick of the purses and a specialty cocktail. General admission tickets are $15, and VIP tickets are $25 in advance. Tickets purchased at the door are $20 for general admission and $30 for VIP.

Purses with a Purpose reopens on Saturday, March 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with deep discounts on remaining merchandise, plus muffins, mimosas and free admission. For more information and to purchase advance tickets, visit www.shelterhousenwfl.org.

Since its inception, Purses with a Purpose has raised more than $73,000 to support Shelter House’s critical services for domestic and sexual violence survivors. Shelter House accepts donations of new and gently used handbags throughout the year. For information on sponsorship opportunities, contact Shelter House at sponsors@shelterhousenwfl.org.