Women’s Fund of Hawai’i X CWB
Why are we so obsessed with giving back?
One of the things I promised myself when I opened Classic Waves Boutique was to partner with local organizations and to give back regularly. Every quarter we focus on our efforts with a few projects. This year we made the decision to partner with some new charites that touch our hearts.
Women’s Fund of Hawai’i
I had been wanting to work with a local organization that would allow us to have an event in September in the form of a SIP+SHOP event and be a source where we felt strongly about donating funds to. Enter Jenn Duncan, a Kailua Resident who took the time to share what the organization was all about and why she was a volunteer. She also threw out there if we would ever be interested in a Sip and Shop Event.
I love things like this that just line up. Not even a week after I explained our desire for an event to our Store Manager Katy Erickson, we were presented with this awesome opportunity! In the following days we linked arms with the Executive Director of Women’s Fund of Hawai’i, Aleeka Kay Morgan to create a fun shopping experience with our customers while sipping on some bubbly. So the momentum began!
Let the corks pop!
On September 29, 2022 we partnered with the Women’s Fund of Hawai’i along with Beachcomber Design Hawaii for a trunk show. Cori joined us in a private event for the first 28 guests to experience an opportunity to Sip, Shop, and Support. How? 25% of our proceeds from the sales between 5-7pm or $500 would be donated directly to the WFH. We would take the greater of those two options as a way to encourage our customers to shop on purpose.
Synchronicity + Intention
One of the best things that happened while we were planning our event is that we had a small group suggest if we could schedule an after hour event for them. The timing was perfect to share what we had going on behind the scenes. These kinds of things give me chicken skin. I really believe if you profess your intentions it will attract the right people at the right time.
How did we do?
The grand total raised through reserving a spot directly with WFH online and sales for the night at CWB were $1,143 that will go toward programs that empower local women and girls! Some of our guests also donated directly to WFH on top of purchasing items with us during our event. We are over the moon!
At the end of the night, our guests enjoyed networking, enjoying a refreshing drink while shopping exclusive items in our store. We learned so much and we hope you had fun! Thank you from the bottom of our mermaid tails to everyone who attended and supported this great cause! We cannot do any of this without your support. Mahalo nui loa!
Click here to view a little recap video from our instagram from our very first Sip, Shop, Support Event.
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