Housing Works Thrift Shops’ sixth annual Design on a Dime fundraising event kicks off with the Opening Night Reception on Thursday, May 6th at the Metropolitan Pavilion.

Design on a Dime is New York City’s most popular interior design benefit event. The sixth anniversary features more than 50 of the world’s top interior designers, who create unforgettable room vignettes with new merchandise, which is donated and then sold for 60 to 80 percent off retail pricing!

Attracting a star-studded crowd, the Opening Night Reception is celebrated with hundreds of VIPs, designers, and friends of Housing Works. A-list design enthusiasts mingle with top designers, including event chair, James Huniford. Guests will get the first public look at the room vignettes and enjoy exclusive preview shopping, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and live entertainment. Then, the shopping continues with the Free Public Sale, May 7-8.

Design on a Dime 2010 benefits Housing Works’ 874 Jefferson Avenue Residence Project, a new housing development consisting of 12 permanent units of supportive housing for single, formerly homeless adults living with HIV/AIDS.

Learn more about the event.

Ticket Levels

Platinum – $5000

Includes eight tickets to the Opening Night Reception, a listing in the event program, access to the VIP lounge, and a personal shopper the night of the event.

Gold – $2500

Includes six tickets to the Opening Night Reception, a listing in the event program, and access to the VIP lounge.

Silver – $1000

Includes four tickets to the Opening Night Reception, a listing in the event program, and access to the VIP lounge.

Bronze – $500

Includes two tickets to the Opening Night Reception and a listing in the event program. (Or become a Sponsor Member to get your two tickets, listing in the event program, plus an entire year of benefits!)

Blue – $150

Includes one ticket to the Opening Night Reception.

Each ticket purchase, less $30, is a tax-deductible, charitable donation that supports Housing Works’ services for homeless and low-income New Yorkers living with HIV and AIDS.

If you have any questions or would prefer to pay over the phone, please call Zeshaan Qadir at 347-473-7457. You may also email donate@housingworks.org.