Fall Thanks from Abby's Closet

NOVEMBER 2023

With November here and our Holiday Tea in a couple days, we are reminded how the work of so many amazing people and the tremendous generosity makes it possible for Abby's Closet to continue its mission after two decades. If you are not able to attend this year's Holiday Tea, please consider making a donation instead to support the event.

As the planning continues for our March Prom Dress Giveaway and we prepare to open our Dream Scholarship applications, we would be remiss not to mention how much we rely on the financial support of so many people. Please mark your calendars for Giving Tuesday and support our Giving Tuesday campaign. We can't wait to share more 20th anniversary details in the coming months and to once again bring smiles and confidence to thousands of high school students with a dress.

-Abby's Closet Board of Directors

SAB Jumps in by Supporting our Work, Sharing our Story

Our Student Advisory Board has had a strong start to the school year. Across the entire Portland area, students are working to spread the word about Abby's Closet within their communities. Featured this month is Sadie Hyde, a junior at Ida. B. Wells High School, who set up a table about Abby's Closet at their recent club fair. She was able share with other students about what Abby's Closet does, the big Prom Dress Giveaway event, and how to get involved.

SAB Members and Board Members came together in October for a work party at the Clubhouse. Students and board members got to know each other better, while working side by side to sort donations, hang dresses, color code and continue prepping inventory for the March Prom Dress Giveaway. The day was filled with laughing and story swapping and lots of hard work!

2023 Giving Tuesday set for November 28

Mark your calendar and join the Abby's Closet community in supporting our mission by making a donation on Giving Tuesday - November 28. Be sure to check with your company to see about matching gifts or special promotions when giving on this day. Every gift makes a difference in helping us bring smiles and confidence to high school students through a prom dress. To donate to our Giving Tuesday campaign, visit www.abbyscloset.org/givingtuesday-2023.

"BottleDrop Give" Offers Matching Funds for Cans and Bottles Donations from Nov. 15-Dec. 2

Your cans and bottles can support Abby's Closet twice as much from Nov. 15 through Dec. 2 thanks to Oregon's BottleDrop Give holiday matching grant program. Simply place your cans and bottles in the special blue bags with our Abby's Closet tags and take them to any bag drop location during this time and Abby's Closet will receive double the credit! Blue bags and tags will be available at the Abby's Closet Holiday Tea or email info@abbyscloset.org to arrange a time to pick some up at the Clubhouse. It's a win- win for Abby's Closet and recycling!

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