Season of Giving & Making Dreams Come True!

NOVEMBER 2022

Chilly weather has rolled in and with it a sense of gratitude and cheer.

We are grateful for the number of friends who are helping us kick off the holiday season by celebrating Abby's Closet at our annual holiday tea this weekend. Although the event is sold out, if you won't be joining us, please consider supporting our mission and the hundreds of volunteers who spend the year making students' dreams and wishes come true! Donate to our Holiday Tea campaign and help us toast the many friends and family who have been with Abby's Closet over nearly 20 years. We are tremendously excited to be back in person for this annual event after the past three years.

This month is giving us other reasons to celebrate with new partnerships, our annual Giving Tuesday campaign, and the generosity of individuals and companies who trust their dresses to find a second life through our Prom Dress Giveaway. Abby's Closet is more than a dress and together we are continuing to build a stronger and more diverse and dynamic organization. And we thank everyone who is part of it!

Happy November!

-Abby's Closet Board of Directors

Mark your calendar - Giving Tuesday! November 29

Join us in supporting Abby's Closet on GivingTuesday, November 29. This annual global day of generosity emphasizes opportunities to give back to communities and causes that allow for social connection and kindness. When so much attention is given to what divides us, generosity brings people together across races, faiths, and political views.

Stay tuned this month on our social platforms and website to learn more about GivingTuesday and Abby's Closet, how to participate in activities and have some fun, and the opportunities to giveback.

Scholarship and Sparkles Partner to Benefit Local Teens

Abby's Closet is partnering with The Miss Portland-Metro Scholarship Organization to provide dresses for Miss and Teen candidates in need for the 2023 competition. The scholarship competition program, which began in Oregon in 1947, brings together teens and young women to compete in interviews and talent categories to win scholarships. Abby's Closet is excited about this new partnership and the opportunity to continue to promote confidence, education, and inclusivity. For more information, visit http://linktr.ee/missportlandmetro/.

Join our Volunteer Team and Help with Donation Pick Ups

Have a few hours to spare each month? We need your help! We have several drop off donation sites around the greater Portland-metro area, and have a team of volunteers who pick up these donations and then drop them at our Clubhouse near Tualatin. We need a few more people to join this fantastic team and help by being on call when a donation site needs a pick up. If you're interested or would like more information, email info@abbyscloset.org. For more information about donations, visit our website.

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