b'Holi Powder Photo Session Raises $2,350Photography by Hello HoundHoli powder is a highly pigment- TAMPA Finding a creative way to raise money, when so many other organ-ed non-toxic pet- safe powder. izations are vying for the same dollars, is part of the never-endingIts name originates from the job of fundraising in the non-profit world. Harmony Vet Care is a 501c3 non-Hindu Festival of Colors, Indias profit low-cost full-service veterinary clinic serving nearly 85,000 patients annu-most vivid and joyous spring ally with locations in Tampa and Brandon. Rapid growth necessitated expansionfestival. Each color carries a planssoonerthanDr.StephanieSabshin,executivedirector,anticipated.meaning during the celebra- Construction has already begun on a piece of property the clinic purchased latetions. Red symbolizes love while last year.green stands for new begin- Thealready-in-placefundraisingarmoftheclinichasrevvedupefforts,nings. Holi powder has also including hosting a Gala Event Masquerade Ball at Zoo Tampa. When a localbeen recently used in Western photographer contacted Dr. Sabshin with a unique idea for a fundraising event,Culture for marathons and other she was intrigued: a color powder photography session.celebrations. Corey, owner of Hello Hound Photography put everything together for theevent, and within 24 hours of posting it to social media, all 48 sittings werereserved. The event was extended an additional hour to accommodate another12 sittings.Dr. Sabshin and her staff assisted with the check-in station andCorey had assistance from Taylor with T. Brooke Photography. Pet par-ents chose two to three colors for their dog. Some chose colors that hada special meaning to them, like purple for domestic violence survivors.The well-organized event raised $2,350 for Harmony Vet Care withinfive hours.UTeam Harmony Vet Care and Hello Houndwww.TheNewBarker.com THE NEW BARKER 65'