While women never need a reason to look and feel good, this fundraiser let them do it to help the homeless

Salon Lui, at 221 Boston Post Road, Orange, recently held a fundraiser on behalf of the Beth-El Center of Milford. Billed as Glam-A-Thon, the fundraiser offered manicures, cuts and blow-outs along with food, fun and raffle prizes, organizers said. Teresa Cavaliero, chairwoman of the event, and her sister, Franca DeSanty, performed a song, much to the delight of the participants, organizers said. Prizes included cookbooks, certificates for salon services, and many more goodies.
Cavaliero said she was grateful for the support of owners Luisa Kazaferi and Jenny Cento.
"I cannot say enough about the kindness, generosity and creative talents of Luisa and the staff of Salon Lui," Cavaliero said in a statement. "Throughout the years, they have supported our Beth-El fundraisers and made a difference to our community."
Area resident, Caitlin O’Brien, went in with her grandmother, Annette Russo, who had a manicure and also won a cookbook.
"It was a fun way to donate money!" said O’Brien, who happy with the results of her blow-out, her curly hair temporarily straightened.
The Beth-El Center, at 90 New Haven Ave., Milford, is a 34-bed, 90-day program for homeless individuals and families. Its staff of 13 full-and part-time members is assisted by up to 100 community volunteers. Volunteers donate time and experience to the shelter as well as to the soup kitchen that serves more than 15,000 meals yearly to residents and low-income members of the community. Donations to Beth-El may be made online at www.bethelmilford.org or by calling the center at 876-0747.
For more information, call Rosemary O’Brien at or (203) 876-0747 ex. 102 or e-mail: robrien@bethelmilford.org.

In photo, l to r, Luisa Kazaferi, Jenny Cento (joint owners) and Teresa Cavaliero.