Welcome to New SAB & Other Summer News!

JULY 2023

Summer News from Abby's Closet

School may be out, but our volunteers and board are hard at work. We're excited to announce our new Student Advisory Board - the biggest yet! - and read below for details on how you can now support AC through the Oregon BottleDrop program.

Don't forget to mark your calendar for the Holiday Tea on Saturday, Nov., 4, which will be held at the Portland Golf Club. Tickets will go on sale on our website in September for the annual event and last year's sold out!

And if your lazy days of summer need to be filled, check out below how you can give your time to support Abby's Closet. We could not accomplish our mission without the hundreds of volunteers!

Happy Summer!

-Abby's Closet Board of Directors

Congratulations to new Student Advisory Board members who join Abby's Closet team for the 2023-24 school year

We are thrilled to introduce 11 new members and eight returning members to the Student Advisory Board for the 2023-2024 school year. This wonderful group of students represents 14 different schools across the Portland metro area, and are ramping up plans to spread the news about Abby's Closet at their schools and in their communities. The SAB actively supports Abby’s Closet through public relations and fundraising efforts. The students bring energy and fun to our annual Prom Dress Giveaway event and act in an advisory capacity to the Abby’s Closet Board of Directors throughout the school year.

2023- 24 Student Advisory Board

Ashton R, Westview High School

Eleanor B*, St. Mary's Academy

Hadley W*, Beaverton High School

Haley Ray N*, West Linn High School

Isabelle R, Arts and Communication Magnet Academy

Jenna M, St. Mary's Academy High School

Kamryn F*, Lakeridge High School

Kamryn S*, Sunset High School

Kennady H, Lake Oswego High School

Margaret J*, Jesuit High School

Orianna R, Roosevelt High School

Sadie H, Ida B. Wells High School

Sofia G, West Linn High School

Subhiksha T, Westview High School

Sydney B, Lakeridge High School

Sydney M*, Tualatin High School

Taeya C, Benson Polytechnic High School

Vivian W*, Sherwood High School

Zoey O, Lakeridge High School

*Returning SAB member

Abby's Closet new addition to statewide Oregon BottleDrop Give program

Your cans and bottles can now support Abby's Closet! This simple way to help us raise funds also supports our mission of recycling and reusing! Stop by the Clubhouse (18201 SW Boones Ferry Rd. Unit 4, Portland, OR 98224) on Wed., July 12 at 6 pm or on Sat., July 22 between 10am and noon to grab a few bags. Fill the bags with beverage containers with an Oregon redemption value then drop the bag off at a BottleDrop location. Questions or if you'd like to arrange another time to pick up bags at the Clubhouse, email info@abbyscloset.org.

Looking for other ways to support Abby's Closet? Volunteer opportunities available all year long!

Abby's Closet has a few special volunteer opportunities available and hope our amazing volunteers and friends can help!

Donation Pick Up Team

Have a few hours to spare each month? We have several drop off donation sites around the greater Portland-metro area, and also in Eugene, Salem, and Vancouver. We 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.

Holiday Tea Silent Auction Team

Have connections to local businesses or wineries - join us in gathering items for the Holiday Tea Silent Auction and Wine Wall and join our Holiday Tea committee. The Holiday Tea is our largest fundraiser and we need your help! Email info@abbyscloset.org if you're interested in helping or donating wine or other items.

Bargain Hunters

Would you like to donate dresses, shoes or other accessories to Abby's Closet, but don't have these items in your closet? Then put your bargain shopping to work! Abby's Closet is happy to accept new or thrift store donations (think clearance racks at Macy's, David's Bridal, Goodwill or consignment shops). Information about what Abby's Closet accepts as donations and how to donate can be found on our website.

Empowerment Cards

We are currently seeking volunteers to create cards with positive messages to attach to the dresses. The students love finding these notes on each dress. We need thousands of cards with color and creativity. If you're interested in getting the details to help, email info@abbyscloset.org.

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