Crittenton Services Honors WV Women at Paint the Town Pink Gala on June 18th

In honor of the amazing women who have made an impact in West Virginia, Crittenton Services will hold their signature event, Paint the Town Pink: Wild and Wonderful Women, starting at 6 p.m. on June 18, 2022, at the Wheeling Heritage Port.

This elegant fundraiser features a unique evening with spectacular views of the river, heavy hors d’oeuvres, local craft beer and wine, live music, a silent auction, and a $2,500 grand prize trip raffle.

The Heritage Port will be transformed with beautiful floral arrangements, enchanting lighting, and displays of women, both past and present, who have changed the lives of countless children, women, and families across the state. In partnership with Crittenton Services, the Ohio County Public Library generously researched West Virginia women who are and were influential in the Mountain State during their respective times and fields. These women will serve as inspirations for Crittenton’s residential clients, to know that they too can achieve great things despite their traumatic histories.

“As we are honoring West Virginia women across generations and professional sectors, it seemed only fitting to highlight women and couple’s led businesses as well,” said Crittenton’s public communications coordinator Jasmin Ilovar. Delicious, gourmet appetizers will be provided by local favorites such as Sarah’s on Main, Table 304, Bite Me Bakery, Midges Kitchen, and Whisk Bakery and Catering. Guest will also enjoy craft beer and wine from across the state.

Huntington-grown indie-folk band, Cypress, will provide live music for the evening. “Performing for this gala is very in line with our mission,” states band cellist and vocalist Steven Schumann. Cypress has volunteered with various mental health and addiction recovery organizations in the Huntington area, providing guitar and singing lessons utilizing music as a tool in the recovery process.

Tickets are available for $75 each, or $125 for a couple, and may be purchased online at www.crittentonwv.org/paintthetownpink or by calling Crittenton Services at 304.242.7060 ext. 134. All proceeds from Paint the Town Pink go towards providing residential and behavioral health services to children and families in West Virginia.

Paint the Town Pink: Wild and Wonderful Women is made possible by the generous support of area sponsors: Bordas & Bordas, Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, WesBanco Bank, Belmont Savings Bank, County Line Tree Service, The Glessner Group, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliff, Preferred Legacy Trust, West Virginia Kids Count, CMS Bank Card Services, Kingery & Company, and Main Street Bank.

If you would like to become a sponsor, donate an auction item, or make a gift to Crittenton Services, please contact Jasmin Ilovar at jilovar@crittentonwv.org.