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Media Contact:
Heather Bland, CEO, My Refuge House
heather@myrefugehouse.org
626-788-1674
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Anti-Human Trafficking Nonprofit My Refuge House Presents “Fashioned For Freedom”
The October 15th fashion show and fundraiser in Irving features Houston-born Miss Universe 2022 R’Bonney Nola and unites fashion and philanthropy to restore lives in the Philippines
Irving, TX (September 4, 2025)
My Refuge House is thrilled to announce the return of Fashioned For Freedom, an inspiring annual event where fashion meets purpose. This year, My Refuge House is honored to feature Miss Universe 2022 R’Bonney Nola, a Filipina-American sustainable fashion designer, model, host, environmental advocate, and proud Texan.
Join My Refuge House on October 15th at The Astoria Event Venue in Irving, Texas for an unforgettable experience celebrating creativity, resilience, and hope. Fashioned For Freedom brings together passionate advocates, designers, and supporters to raise awareness and funds for the mission to provide holistic therapeutic care for girls who have survived human trafficking and exploitation in Cebu, Philippines.
“This is more than a fashion show—it’s a movement of hope and empowerment.” – Heather Bland, CEO, My Refuge House
Thanks to the generous sponsorship of the Kengena Foundation and an Anonymous Sponsor, all proceeds directly support the transformative work of My Refuge House. Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available at www.fashionedforfreedom.com
WHO: My Refuge House and Miss Universe 2022 R’Bonney Nola
WHAT: Fashioned For Freedom charity event
WHEN: October 15th, 2025, 6PM
WHERE: The Astoria Event Venue in Irving
WHY: To raise awareness and funds for life-changing support for young girls who have survived human trafficking and exploitation
About My Refuge House
Since 2008, My Refuge House (MRH) has been providing safety and comprehensive residential care for survivors of commercial sexual exploitation (CSE) and abuse. Focused on Restoring One Life at a Time, My Refuge House journeys toward hope, healing, and restoration with survivors, families, and communities impacted by human trafficking and sexual exploitation in the Philippines.
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