DECEMBER 2022
As 2022 wraps up, we are proud of how we have grown and become stronger because of the past few years. We are reaching more high school students than ever before and in more ways. Our Prom Dress Giveaway was in person again in March and we gave away more than 3,000 dresses to students from more than 150 high schools at the Oregon Convention Center and through our Sharing the Love program.
Our volunteers have continued to step up in so many ways. Hundreds of volunteers donated their time at the Prom Dress Giveaway and continue to do so each and every week through work at the Clubhouse, mending and dress cleaning, donation site pick ups, and so much more. We could not do this great work without the amazing team and support.
In 2022, we also expanded our Dreams scholarship program, awarding $8,000 to high school seniors to continue their education. We were honored to partner with the Davis family to create and award the first Elaine A. Davis Memorial Scholarship for Healthcare Education, and in 2023 our scholarship program will be even larger. (Watch our website for the application to open later this month!)
We will not rest on our laurels, though, as we work to make 2023 even better! Our Prom Dress Giveaway will be March 18th and 19th at the Oregon Convention Center and already we have thousands of dresses packed and ready to go. Be sure to watch our website for other exciting dates and news. And in the meantime, we wish you Happy Holidays and a wonderful and merry season!

-Abby's Closet Board of Directors
Holiday Tea returns with a successful, festive celebration
Thank you to everyone who attended and supported the Holiday Tea in November. The sold-out event was held at the Portland Golf Club and was a tremendous success after a three year hiatus due to Covid. Together in addition to celebrating Abby's Closet, we raised more than $30,000. If you are still needing a donation receipt for end of year tax purposes, please email gabrielle@abbyscloset.org.
A special thank you to the amazing team of volunteers and helpers who came together to make the event shine! Thank you to photographers Kate Birch and Deanna Cantrell, who documented the day for us.Event Pianist Linda Smith, delighted attendees during the silent auction with her music mastery. A huge shout out to members of the Charitable Chicks, who worked with us behind the scenes that day to make sure the auction ran smoothly. We look forward to seeing everyone next year for tea and twirls! (Photos by Kate Birch, Aspen & Birch)
Thank you for helping us continue our annual GivingTuesday tradition with your support

Thank you to everyone who supported and gave to Abby's Closet on November 29 for GivingTuesday. We are hopeful with company matches still coming in that we will hit our $15,000 goal. Your support this year will go directly towards supporting our Prom Dress Giveaway Event and scholarships. 
If you missed the date, there's still time to donate towards our goal! Visit our website and GivingTuesday page. When so much attention is given to what divides us, generosity brings people together. 
Dress donations come from far and wide to enhance Giveaway Collection
A huge thank you to the online dress shop Birdy Grey, who donated more than 1,500 dresses this fall. We are grateful for their continued support. The dresses, which arrived in 64 boxes, range in colors, styles and sizes and will be an amazing addition to the Giveaway on March 18-19th at the Oregon Convention Center. Thank you Birdy Grey!
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