Registration is still open for students and volunteers. Students must register in advance for a time slot to select a free prom dress. We'll have over 7,000 dresses of all styles, vintage and brand new, short and long, and in sizes 0-20+ available at the Oregon Convention Center, along with accessories for high school students to take home. Registration in advance is required.
And volunteers we need your help! Register for a shift or two to help make the Giveaway a success.
We can't wait to see you there!
-Abby's Closet Board of Directors
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JOIN US AT THE PROM DRESS GIVEAWAY!
March 17 (9-11 am) Giveaway for Students with Special Needs, Oregon Convention Center
March 18-19 Prom Dress Giveaway, Oregon Convention Center
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Giveaway for Students with Special Needs - March 17 |
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Students with special needs from across the area are invited to join us on Friday, March 17 from 9-11 am to select a free prom dress and accessory. Advance registration is required. We recognize that the hustle and bustle of the general Prom Dress Giveaway event might make it difficult for some students to attend. In an effort to provide the same experience for all women regardless of ability, we have created this fun opportunity!
For more information and to RSVP, contact info@abbyscloset.org. Special needs groups, as well as individuals, are encouraged to join us.
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Dream Scholarship judging a team effort |
With more than 400 applications this year, the Dreams Scholarship judging was quite the team effort. A huge thank you to Bella Tu Pizza and owner Christina Monk for hosting the Dream Team for the final round of judging. Dream Team judges included Marc Brandeberry, Linda Brecke, Jenifer Daugherty, Diane Deardorff, Martin Moll, Carolyn Ngo and Kendrick Wilson. Semi-finalist judges were Diane Andrikopoulos, Diane Bays, Carrie Brown, Shelly Brown, Marci Brownell, Joan Corella, Janette Gallagher, Michelle Heffner, Chris Marraccini, Jessica Mehta, Lyn Mihalik, Mendy Miller, Christine Reeder, Sue Walden, Dayna Wallmark, and Stephanie Winters. Thank you to all of our scholarship applicants and judges. Winners will be announced in the next couple of weeks.
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Local dress drives add to, enhance Giveaway inventory |
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REX PUTNAM HIGH SCHOOL
High School student Gianna Alberico and the Rex Putnam Leadership class hosted a Dress Drive at Milwaukie's Rex Putnam High School in February, collecting more than 75 dresses and several pairs of shoes. The class created a video about how and what to donate, made fliers to post around campus, and promoted the dress drive on their social media site. They also shared information about the Prom Dress Giveaway and the Dreams Scholarship. Thank you to Gianna and her classmates for supporting Abby's Closet!
PORTLAND GENERAL ELECTRIC
A huge thank you also to Portland General Electric, which gathered nearly 40 dresses in addition to shoes and accessories with a dress drive connected to a department meeting. Organized by Adrianne Barberini, senior training specialist at PGE, she had previously volunteered at the Giveaway and saw on social media that Abby's Closet was in need of dresses.
"It was so much fun watching attendees [at the Giveaway] find their perfect match. Each year, I look forward to participating since I think this is a wonderful opportunity that demonstrates inclusivity, sustainability, and a fond sense of community." The dress drive was targeted to the PGE Human Resources Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Team and PGE Beaverton Operations Center also joined in. Adrianne said organizing the dress drive was easy and she'd encourage other people to do the same. "The hard part is to find the time. But once you do, it’s really easy to find people who want to clean-out their closets and donate to a heart-warming cause." Thank you Adrianne and PGE!
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Dreams Scholarship winner continues path to medicine |
Carolyn Ngo, a 2017 Dreams Scholarship winner from Hillsboro's Century High School, is continuing towards her dream of becoming a physician. After graduating from Pacific University with a bachelor's degree in biology and public health, she's spent the past couple of years working as a medical assistant. In August she will begin medical school at the Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine. "Your scholarship made college more financially attainable for me, so thank you so much for helping make my dreams come true!"
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