BAGS2RICHES 2008! Bags2Riches is an annual Handbag Competition dedicated to homeless prevention.  It will benefit Trusted Partners, the one of a kind program that provides volunteer mentors for individuals and families in homeless prevention programs.  Bags2Riches 2007 is featured in "Haute Handbags"  More bags will be included in October, 2008 check us out at www.myspace.com/b2riches 2008 Grand Prize: $1,000 “Most Original Handbag Award” plus.. winning handbag becomes 2009 logo  Top 10 bags will be submitted to national magazines, (publication not guaranteed at this time)

CALL FOR DESIGNERS 2008 Fiber Artists, Quilters, Knitters, and creators of all kinds Create your own original handbag to be given to Trusted Partners and entered into the competition.  Ten lucky finalists will be on the runway in a fashion show at the Artsgarden on Wednesday, October 8, 2008.  The “Most Original Handbag Award” will be presented to the designer whose bag receives the most purchased votes. Each of the ten final handbags will go home with a lucky voter. (All other handbags will be sold or auctioned.) Deadline for Entry is August 20, 2008. $10 entry fee for contest. See rules for participation.

Join us for two great events... 2008 Bags2Riches Gala (Top 10 Bags will be announced and Silent Auction) Friday, September 29th 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Healing Arts Indy, 805 S. Meridian St 2008 Bags2Riches Fashion Show (2008 Winner will be announced) Wednesday, October 8th 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Artsgarden Downtown Indy corner of Illinois and Washington

2008 Sponsors:  Christel DeHaan Family Foundation, "in honor of the children and families of Christel House International", Citizens Gas, Donna Rice Photography, Healing Arts Indy, Formation Roofing and Sheet Metal and Supporters of Trusted Partners, The 2007 "Most Original Handbag" was created by Susan Ziel, a nurse/attorney who enjoys a creative outlet.  Votes on Susan's bag, "The Ties that Bind Us Together" raised over $750 to help prevent homelessness in Indianapolis.