John and Mary Fowler Named Chairs of Heading Home Fundraising Event

Boston (Jan. 28, 2010) Heading Home announced today that John and Mary Fowler will co-chair this year’s annual fundraiser, “The Heading Home Housewarming.” The event will be held at on May 6, 2010 at International Place in Boston.

John Fowler, Executive Managing Director and Operating Committee Member for Holliday Fenoglio Fowler, L.P. (HFF), where he specializes in major commercial real estate financing, equity and sales transactions and his wife Mary will oversee the Heading Home fundraising effort in support of the organization’s mission to provide safe housing and effective support services in an effort to end homelessness in the Greater Boston area.

The Heading Home Housewarming event will be brought to life with the creation of virtual room vignettes to symbolize different rooms inside a home—a child’s bedroom, the kitchen, a family room, for example. These room environments serve as a gift registry and attendees will have the opportunity to donate specific items from the registry to help Heading Home clients create their own home.

John Fowler said, “Those of us in the real estate community understand the importance of providing the homeless with a combination of shelter and services so that they can ultimately lead independent lives. Mary Fowler said, “The current economic climate has created a tremendously difficult time for homeless families and individuals and for the organizations that support them. John and I are committed to making the Heading Home Housewarming a success so that we all can make a difference in the lives of the homeless.”

In addition to the “housewarming” theme, the event will feature Boston’s finest chefs and restaurants for a culinary celebration, each presenting a unique tasting station throughout the venue.

the world’s longest running family entertainment +
“the world’s best ice cream” = 10 fun sweet tales from world folk tradition

massmouth presents~ Folk Tale Story Slams at Toscaninis @ http://www.tosci.com
February 17th at 10am and 2pm. Two shows Hosted by Stu Mendleson,
10-11AM short shorts ( 3 minute tales) geared toward 3 years and up to 6 year olds.
And from 2-3:30 PM at Toscanini’s we have 5 minute tales geared towards ages 6 and up.

Your $7 includes admission, a ticket for one ice cream that can be redeemed anytime during vacation week, and a donation to: Heading Home and Partners in Health. Heading Home is based in Cambridge and been assisting homeless families and individuals since 1974. Take one award winning ice cream store, an audience's imagination, and several storytellers with the ability to weave word magic and voilá - we have a sweet recipe for vacation fun.

What is a story slam? Award winning storytellers from massmouth.com will take the mic to tell their best 3 to 5 minute updated folk tale. A panel of judges made up of children's librarians and elementary aged students will grade the tellers, just as in a poetry or story slam for adults. Judges work in 3 teams of 3, two children on each. Every story is judged on it's form and how well it was told. Come join us in a new twist on timeless family entertainment. Your imagination can take you anywhere and a story will be the tour guide. Toscanini's is located at 899 Main Street Central Square, Cambridge MA. Too early to eat ice cream? Save your ticket and Toscanini's will honor your ice cream ticket during school vacation week. Your $7 admission includes a donation of $3 for Heading Home and Partners in Health.

John and Mary Fowler Named Chairs of Heading Home Fundraising Event

the world’s longest running family entertainment +“the world’s best ice cream” = 10 fun sweet tales from world folk tradition

the world’s longest running family entertainment +
“the world’s best ice cream” = 10 fun sweet tales from world folk tradition