(Middletown, RI)– Child and Family Services and the Ophelia Program presents “An Evening with Rhode Island School of Design’s Up and Coming Industry Stars”. Sunday April 11th from 5-7pm at the Castle Hill Inn and Resort, students from RISD’s Apparel and Design School
will be showcasing their talents and experiences. Portfolio pieces that could earn these students positions at top fashion houses will be featured. This free event will be an opportunity for young women between the ages of 11 and 18 to get an up-close view of the fashion trendsetters of the future while enjoying dinner.
“Ophelia Sessions offer girls and young women the opportunity to get together over a free dinner, meet amazing women, and talk about living life, challenges, and problem solving.” Sharon Rust-Bottone, Coordinator of the Ophelia program for Child and Family explains. “It’s an opportunity to talk openly about things that girls and teens, ages 11 through 18, really care about: everything from boys and relationships to career possibilities and creativity.”
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“We are extremely excited about the wonderful line up of events planned for the young women of Newport County through our Ophelia program. Castle Hill Inn and Resort offers a wonderful backdrop for these talented RISD students to present their innovative designs. I am sure that the cutting edge fashions and delicious meal will open the room to lively conversations. The evening is a wonderful opportunity for young women to network with their peers.” stated Peter M. DiBari, President & CEO of Child and Family.
To reserve a ticket or obtain further information, please contact Sharon Rust-Bottone at 401-848-4206 or srust-bottone@childandfamilyri.com
For further information about this event for press purposes, please contact:
Keith Tavares, Child & Family Vice President of Institutional Advancement, at 401-848-4150 or ktavares@childandfamilyri.com
The Child & Family Ophelia Programs are an innovative and inspiring series of community forums for girls and young women. The program welcomes and engages girls and young women between the ages of 11 and 18 from diverse backgrounds in a safe and inviting environment to explore the social, psychological and cultural issues which have a lifelong impact on their development.
Child & Family is a private, 501(c) 3 Social Service Agency. Every day since 1866, members of the Newport County community have come together at C&F to receive help, to give help and to support the work of others. 365 days a year, C&F is working to provide compassionate care to all those who are in need. With an outstanding reputation, solid financial history and exceptional professional staff, C&F is the oldest and largest social service agency in Newport County. It is where people turn for help with personal and family emergencies and crisis.
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