PHOTOS: ‘Chairish the Future Gala & Auction’ Event Raises Funds to Support HIV/AIDS and Homelessness

via press release…

This past weekend, The Furniture Bank of Metro Atlanta held its 20th Annual  Chairish the Future Gala & Auction. This event took place on Friday, March 7, 2014, at Th Foundry at Puritan Mill in Atlanta, GA and began at 7:00PM. The purpose of the event was to raise funds that will assist the organization in the continuing efforts of providing families and individuals in the community, suffering from HIV/AIDS and/or moving out of homelessness, with household furniture.

This annual event has become one of many successful fundraising events in the city. Chairish the Future Gala & Auction in particular, has not only become impactful over the decade, but as such, been an influence to a countless amount of individuals around the country. With over 300 in attendance, many were celebrity figures and community leaders.

This list include, but not limited to:

• Q Parker, member of R&B group 112 and wife Sharlinda Parker, from “Big Rich Atlanta”  and co-owner of Tu La Nails
• Sabrina Rowe, sister of Mrs. Parker, from “Big Rich Atlanta”, and co-owner of Tu La Nails
• Egypt Sherrod from “Property Virgins” and husband DJ Fadelf
• Atlanta Falcons Wide Receiver, Harry Douglas and wife Kierra Douglas

Artists were allowed to create signature pieces that were sold during the auction, which allowed their work to be recognized by the attendees. Entertainment was provided by The MetroGnomes, and live painting by Corey Barksdale. Auctioneer for the night was Robin Huff.

Jakeem Smith, Jay Productions & guest

Ms. Bels, owner/STACKS Magazine

owner, Sassy Cakes

Sabrina Rowe, Q Parker, & Sharlinda Parker

DJ Fadelf & wife Egpyt Sherrod

Special thanks to the sponsors Sassy Cakes and Miss Jessie’s Hair Products. 

For more information/details on event or organization, visit: www.chairishthefuture.com. To view the full gallery, CLICK HERE (enter passcode: chair14).

Thanks to Jay Productions for the invite!