Georgetown 'Angels' Host Charity Raffle
Three businesswomen hosted events at their stores in Georgetown Park on Saturday to help raise money for Courage for Kids.
Kassie Rempel, Heidi Kallett and Stephanie Fornash Kennedy - all three business owners of boutique shops in The Shops at Georgetown Park - joined forces on Saturday to help raise money for Courage for Kids, a nonprofit group that donates school supplies and backpacks to rising kindergartners in Washington.
Rempel owns a shoe store, SimplySoles; Kallet owns a stationery and gift shop, The Dandelion Patch; and Fornash Kennedy owns a boutique clothing and jewelry store, Fornash. All three shops are located on the second level of The Shops at Georgetown Park mall on M Street.
They've dubbed themselves the Georgetown "Angels," a play on the popular 1970s show, "Charlie's Angels," because Rempel is red-headed, Kallett is blonde and Fornash Kennedy is a dark brunette. They hope the moniker will raise awareness of their business presence inside the mall, which, in recent years, has faced financial hardships.
One-hundred percent of the proceeds of Saturday's raffle will be donated to Courage for Kids. Andrea Rodgers, president of the non-profit, said donations may also be made through the organization's website, www.courageforkids.org.
Heidi Kallett
11:03 am on Sunday, February 13, 2011
Thank you, Lauren! It was wonderful to meet you and The Georgetown Angels appreciate your support!
Heidi Kallett
Lauren Sausser
1:59 pm on Sunday, February 13, 2011
I had a good time! I'm glad I know about your cute stores inside the mall now - in fact, I couldn't resist buying one of those pink Lilly grocery bags on my way out!
kassie rempel
4:49 pm on Sunday, February 13, 2011
I second Heidi's thanks Lauren. We really appreciate your interest and support. All the best to you!
Kassie Rempel