JUNE 2021
Abby's Closet- Dreams Winners!
Hello from Abby's Closet!

Abby's Closet is thrilled to announce this year's recipients of the Dreams Scholarship award sponsored by Brides for a Cause. The field of applicants was both inspiring and impressive, thus making the choosing of winners extremely difficult! We are pleased to congratulate Marisa Gaglio of Glencoe High School and Monserrat Beltran Juarez of Hood River Valley High School. Both young women embody the spirit and mission of Abby’s Closet.

This fall, Marisa Gaglio will be attending the University of Southern California. She intends to major in human biology as a premed student. Marisa plans to continue attending school and serving her community as she completes her undergraduate and medical school education. In the future, Marisa dreams of becoming a neurologist to be involved in researching and caring for patients with Alzheimer's disease. 

Monserrat Beltran Juarez is originally from Colima, Mexico. Monserrat is excited to be a first-generation college student and is ready to pursue an education in an area she is passionate about. Monserrat will be attending the University of Portland and plans to major in Nursing, with a minor in Spanish. She hopes to earn her Bachelors of Science in Nursing and work as a registered nurse, who can translate for Spanish-speaking patients.

Monserrat and Marisa were presented their scholarship awards last month at a special ceremony at the Portland, Brides for a Cause location. Each young woman enjoyed the chance to select a beautiful prom dress and accessories as well.

Congratulations to Monserrat and Marisa!

Be well,
Abby's Closet Board of Directors
Dreams Scholarship Success Story!
Monserrat and Marisa join a growing list of amazing young women who have received the Dreams award. Abby's Closet has had the privilege of awarding the scholarship since 2011.

Recently we got to check in with our 2018 winner, Christina Swafford. She recently graduated from Linfield University summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. This June, Christina will begin a Master’s program in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of Hawai’i at Hilo. She is incredibly thankful to Abby’s Closet and the opportunities the Dreams Scholarship offered her.

Best of Luck Christina! Continue to do great things!
Brides for a Cause
Continuing Support!
Brides for a Cause has been a long-time supporter of Abby's Closet. We have often referred to them as the perfect partnership since our mission and values align so well! We were grateful to once again receive support from Brides in the form of a $10,000 check! Funds will benefit our Sharing the Love program which Abby's Closet will continue to grow and expand in the year to come.
AC Honored by Zeta Phi Beta
Abby's Closet was honored to be recognized by the Portland State Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta at their annual Appreciation Gala. The sorority recognized Abby's Closet with the Sisterhood Award. Board President, Cindy McMahon accepted the award on behalf of Abby's Closet. Zeta Phi Beta has been a consistent volunteer group at the Prom Dress Giveaway each year. We appreciate the recognition and the long-standing partnership!
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