Pussyfooters dance krewe stepping as much as assist home violence victims
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The Pussyfooters dance krewe is gearing up for a busy Mardi Gras season. To kick all of it off, they will be partying with a objective with their annual “Blush Ball.”
The Pussyfooters are at all times so completely fairly in pink and they’re stepping out and stepping up making ready for his or her “Blush Ball.”
“Yearly we have now completely different themes, and this yr the theme is Kitty Up Membership, a cowboy and cowgirl theme. We’re on the lookout for cowboy boots, fringe, hats and rhinestones,” Nikki Polk, Vice-President of The Pussyfooters mentioned.
It is greater than only a social gathering for The Pussyfooters. For them it’s their mission to throw their ball to assist the Metro Facilities for Neighborhood Advocacy. Final yr they raised $60,000 to assist this non-profit group.
“Our providers are for males, girls and kids who’re fleeing home violence, and victims of sexual assault, stalking and trafficking,” Darlene Santana, Govt Director of Metro Facilities for Neighborhood Advocacy mentioned.
Santana went on to say, “We’re grant-funded and grants pay for sure issues, however do not pay for different issues.”
The cash raised goes to assist pay for journey bills if a sufferer must flee, and different providers like medicines.
“It truly is superb, the generosity of those girls and what they’ve proven us, and they’re the toughest working group of ladies that I’ve ever met. We love them,” she mentioned.
The Pussyfooters are at all times there to place their greatest foot ahead and make us all blush.
The “Blush Ball” is that this Friday night time at 7:45 at Generations Corridor. Tickets begin at $45.
Music can be offered by Phunky Monkeys and DJ Ally Bea, plus there can be a silent public sale.
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