"Power of the Purse" Raises Hope and Money for NJ Girls and Women
The Women’s Fund of New Jersey, dedicated to helping under-served populations and changing public policy, held its annual fundraiser May 4 at the BMW of Bloomfield.
The Women’s Fund of New Jersey held its second annual “Power of the Purse” fundraiser last Friday, hosted by the BMW of Bloomfield. Dedicated to supporting the cause of social and economic justice for women and girls, the gathering featured a live and silent auction, cocktails, hors d'œuvres -- and plenty of excitement as, one by one, chic designer handbags went to the highest bidder. The BMW showroom, with its soaring glass walls and gleaming surfaces, provided a stylish venue for the catered affair, a $100-per-person event that drew professionals from all vocations. Executive Director of the Women’s Fund of New Jersey, Michelle Tuck-Ponder called the event “A celebration of women’s philanthropy,” -- one that would raise money for …
