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Fowler Family Celebration of Love

Demarcus Miller (center) peers through the back of his chair during the Fowler Family Celebration of Love at Villa Christina in Atlanta on Sept. 15, 2013. Put together by Willie H. Fowler, his family and the Hosea Feed the Hungry organization, the dinner came about after cancelled wedding plans were transformed into an opportunity to feed 200 homeless individuals and families.

Alecea Housworth dances during the Fowler Family Celebration of Love at Villa Christina in Atlanta on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013. The Fowlers said they’re hoping to hold an even grander event next year with sponsorship.

September 15, 2013 Atlanta - Toni Washington (right) helps Navaeh Williams put on her makeup as they wait for the start of the first annual Fowler Family Celebration of Love at Villa Christina in Atlanta on Sunday, September 15, 2013. Put together by Willie H. Fowler, his family and the Hosea Feed the Hungry organization, the dinner came about after cancelled wedding plans were transformed into an opportunity to feed 200 homeless individuals and families. JONATHAN PHILLIPS / SPECIAL

September 15, 2013 Atlanta - Isreal Russell checks out the coy pond behind Villa Christina in Atlanta as she waits for the start of the first annual Fowler Family Celebration of Love on Sunday, September 15, 2013. Put together by Willie H. Fowler, his family and the Hosea Feed the Hungry organization, the dinner came about after cancelled wedding plans were transformed into an opportunity to feed 200 homeless individuals and families. JONATHAN PHILLIPS / SPECIAL

Shantell Fallen (left) serves chicken salad croissants to David Fili, Christopher Ellis and Ariell Taylor as they wait for the start of the Fowler Family Celebration of Love at Villa Christina in Atlanta on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013.

Bre-Lon Waters (center) watches as Mya McMann pours him a cup of punch as they wait for the start of the first annual Fowler Family Celebration of Love at Villa Christina in Atlanta on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013. Put together by Willie H. Fowler, his family and the Hosea Feed the Hungry organization, the dinner came about after cancelled wedding plans were transformed into an opportunity to feed 200 homeless individuals and families.

Willie H. Fowler (center), his daughter Tamara and wife Carol (right) socialize with Elisabeth Omilami. Carol and Willie Fowler said when one of their family members cancelled their wedding plans, God told them to reach out to those in need instead.

Hezekiah Malit (left) and Robeson Williams wait for the start of the Fowler Family Celebration of Love at Villa Christina in Atlanta on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013. Put together by Willie H. Fowler, his family and the Hosea Feed the Hungry organization, the dinner came about after cancelled wedding plans were transformed into an opportunity to feed 200 homeless individuals and families.

Ottive Breedlove (bottom) climbs the stairs as she and others head to the banquet room at Villa Christina in Atlanta. Sunday’s event included food, singing, dance, a four-course dinner and a motivational speech.

The director of Hosea Feed the Hungry, Elisabeth Omilami, speaks to guests. When the Fowler family reached out to her about feeding the needy, she thought it was a prank.

Dressed as MeeMee the Clown, Kathy Lawson entertains more than 30 children.

Marvin Perkins Jr. (left) is passed salad dressing as he eats lunch with A.W. Franklin and Albert Williams during the first Fowler Family Celebration of Love at Villa Christina in Atlanta on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013. Put together by Willie H. Fowler, his family and the Hosea Feed the Hungry organization, the dinner came about after cancelled wedding plans were transformed into an opportunity to feed 200 homeless individuals and families.

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Demarcus Miller (center) peers through the back of his chair during the Fowler Family Celebration of Love at Villa Christina in Atlanta on Sept. 15, 2013. Put together by Willie H. Fowler, his family and the Hosea Feed the Hungry organization, the dinner came about after cancelled wedding plans were transformed into an opportunity to feed 200 homeless individuals and families.

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