Style & Soul: In-Store Fundraiser Supporting Mental Wellbeing
On Friday, October 18th, 2024, the iconic Sui Generis Designer Consignment in San Francisco’s Castro district transformed into a vibrant scene of fashion, community, and mental health advocacy for the Style & Soul fundraiser benefiting Queer LifeSpace (QLS). Hosted by Sui Generis and headlined by the fabulous Juanita MORE!, this in-store event combined high fashion with a powerful message: that personal style and mental wellness go hand in hand.
With a $20 entry ticket and an exclusive 15% in-store discount, attendees enjoyed a chic evening of communal support, highlighted by a champagne bar, a curated collection of fashion-forward pieces, and a mission-driven atmosphere. The night kicked off with an intimate VIP hour, where early guests had first access to the discounted designer finds and were entered into a raffle for a $250 or a $100 gift certificate. General admission guests joined the festivities at 7:00 PM, bringing even more energy and excitement to the event. 10% of all proceeds went to Queer LifeSpace.
Juanita MORE!, a legendary figure in San Francisco's LGBTQIA+ community, dazzled as the event’s VIP hostess, embodying both glamour and a spirit of advocacy. Known for her dedication to LGBTQ+ causes and her incredible work raising hundreds of thousands of dollars for Queer LifeSpace in the past decade, Juanita brought her signature flair, making the evening not just fashionable but deeply meaningful.
The funds raised from Style & Soul will support Queer LifeSpace’s mission to provide accessible, affirming mental health services for the LGBTQIA+ community in the Bay Area. By supporting initiatives like this, attendees are helping Queer LifeSpace continue to offer critical mental health care, supporting clients regardless of their financial circumstances, and training the next generation of queer-affirming therapists.
Style & Soul was a beautiful reminder of how community, fashion, and mental health advocacy intersect, creating an unforgettable night dedicated to empowerment, wellness, and unity.
Thank you to everyone who attended and supported Queer LifeSpace. Together, we’re fostering a more inclusive, mentally healthy world—one stylish step at a time!
Venue:
Sui Generis Designer Consignment
2231 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to Queer LifeSpace. With your help, we can work to empower and sustain the queer community of California through low-cost mental health care and substance-use counseling.