It actually cooled things off a bit. It wasn't so long that people got discouraged and gave up and left. Most of the customers came in the morning anyway, she said. In addition to craft booths, vendors also sold food, clothing and countless handmade items. It's really kind of unique.
People like to feel like they're contributing to a good cause.
The new shelter will allow the Julian Center to help many of the 500 women and children it turns away each year because of lack of space, DeLaney said. The money will also help the Julian Center continue to provide counseling for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, she said.