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Big Star Helps Little Wanderers

Actress Keisha Whitaker Supports Nation's Oldest Child and Family Service Agency

Fashionistas have the once in a lifetime chance to bid on a girls’ day out with fashion expert and actress Keisha Nash Whitaker to benefit The Home for Little Wanderers. As part of “The “Big Stars for Little Wanderers” Online holiday auction, this package includes lunch, champagne and shopping at Saks Fifth Avenue in Boston’s Back Bay. The auction runs through Monday, December 13 at 8 p.m.

Whitaker, a Massachusetts native and the wife of actor Forest Whitaker, is a former model with Ford NY and Elite Agencies. She has a flair for fashion & eye for style, which have made her a must-see in Lucky Magazine, In Touch, In Style, WWD, Essence, Entertainment Weekly, People, Vogue, and more. She has appeared as a co-host on E’s “You’re Invited” and a correspondent for “Extra,” focusing on fashion and beauty segments. Whitaker also owns her own luxury cosmetic line, Kissable Couture, with make-up artist AJ Crimson.

The Home’s Online Holiday Auction also features autographed sports memorabilia, from sports stars such as Andre Agassi, MLB Hall of Famer Dennis Eckersley and Red Sox catcher Victor Martinez. Celebrity chefs, Ming Tsai and Todd English have also donated gourmet goods to the online auction. Tickets to see Jon Stewart’s “The Daily Show” live and a VIP Boston Bruins game experience, complete with a zamboni ride, are sure to be popular items this year. Past items include lunch with Grey’s Anatomy star Ellen Pompeo and a signed James Taylor guitar.

The “Big Stars for Little Wanderers” Online Auction is part of The Home’s Big Wishes for Little Wanderers annual holiday campaign. Proceeds from the auction will benefit children and families living in at-risk circumstances

Please visit www.thehome.org/auction to bid on unique gifts, restaurant gift certificate, celebrity items, sports memorabilia and overnight escapes for the holidays.