Our history is rooted in Berny Martin’s previous work with Midwest Fashion Week which has been deeply involved with charitable giving and events since 2011. While Fashion Community Foundation was officially incorporated in 2019, we wanted to demonstrate our commitment to social impact through our founder’s initiatives in the timeline below.
Love and Serve Haiti | 2011
Provided clothing for children (12 looks) for fashion show
Love and Serve Haiti Concert | 2012
Provided opportunity for five students to travel to Haiti for week-long fashion education experience
Indiana Down Syndrome fashion show fundraiser | Fall 2012-2013
Hosted fashion show that raised $70,000 for the organization and gave opportunity for Down Syndrome participants to be in the show
Hands on Hong Kong Fashion Show for Kids | 2013
Provided opportunity for refugee students in Hong Kong to participate in week-long fashion education and self-esteem experience and hosted fashion show gala fundraiser
Dance Kaleidoscope | 2014
Dressed six professional dancers for fundraiser to teach youth about dance
Denim Day New York | 2015
Created garments for Beauty for Freedom fundraiser to end human trafficking
Modeling Classes | 2006-2016
Pilar Ammons taught modeling classes hosted by Berny for students of all ages and backgrounds at no cost to the students.
More than 3000 students served
Doctors on the Runway | 2017
Hosted Fashion for A Cause for Doctors in Chicago to raise awareness about breast cancer enabling physicians to be runways models and funds to benefit the Lynn Sage Foundation
I am a Gentleman | 2016-2018
Guest presenter to talk on “The Art of Dressing Well” for 50 students
St. Jude Fashion Show | 2018
Hosted fashion show raising $20,000 to help homeless youth find families, also allowing youth participate in runway
Miami Dade College | 2019
Guest lecturer for Fashion Department
St. Francis Foundation Fashion Show Fundraiser | 2019
Hosted fashion show, raising $40,000 to help benefit hospital
J.B. Dondolo, Inc. Face Mask Fundraiser | 2020
Created face masks in partnership with organization for campaign supporting underserved women and girls