Our Signature Events
Three times a year, we come together to celebrate, give back, and raise the funds that power our mission.
The events that define our year
A year of giving
Fall Fashion Show
Our signature fundraiser, an elegant afternoon of fashion and philanthropy that's grown into a beloved Barrington tradition.
Hope Holiday
Our beloved holiday celebration, now a Valentine's/Sweetheart-themed evening out, bringing members, partners, and friends together for a festive night.
Spring Fundraiser
A themed party that reinvents itself each year, from a speakeasy to a pickleball social, keeping our giving goals on track and the community having fun.
A beloved tradition
The Fall Fashion Show
For nearly three decades, the BJWC Fall Fashion Show has been our marquee event, a glamorous, themed afternoon that unites the community in support of local nonprofits, scholarships, and families in need.
Each year brings a brand-new theme, from Hollywood glamour to Parisian chic. Take a look back at the themes that have graced our runway.
Through the years
Fashion Show themes
Each tile is a spot for a photo or graphic from that year's show, swap in a favorite image or invitation.
Nineteen years of themes on record. In Squarespace, a Gallery or grid section recreates this, add a photo behind each year as you find them.
A festive tradition
Hope Holiday
Hope Holiday is our members' holiday celebration, a chance to step away from the business of the season and simply enjoy each other's company. Beginning this year, Hope moves to a Valentine's/Sweetheart theme in February, and for the first time, spouses and partners are invited to join the fun.
(virtual)
A look back at recent Hope themes, each tile is a spot for a photo from that year.
Our spring fundraiser
A Party with a Purpose
Each spring (and one memorable summer soiree), we throw a themed fundraiser that's as fun as it is meaningful. A look back at recent years:
(2nd annual)
Each tile is a spot for a photo or invitation from that year's fundraiser.