Dresses will go to raise money for Girls Inc. of Greater Atlanta Spring and Summer projects.
Atlanta, GA (February 22nd, 2016) – On March 5, 2016, Borrowed by Design (BBD) will host its first annual 'Drop Your Dress Drive' in partnership with Girls Inc. of Greater Atlanta. The programming at Girls Inc. focuses on empowering young girls to reach their full potential in life by giving them the confidence building tools they need to succeed. The Girls Inc. mantra is “Strong, Smart and Bold” and follows a defined 6 step 'Bill of Rights,’ The Atlanta chapter of this organization positively inspires and impacts the lives of more than 80,000 girls, while helping more than 3,000 each year.
Anno Hardage, CEO of Girls Inc. of Greater Atlanta, commented, “We are thrilled to partner with Borrowed By Design! Not only are they helping to provide critical resources to strengthen our programming, but our girls get the chance to see a strong, smart, bold team of female entrepreneurs in action. Truly a great opportunity!”
All dresses donated at the dress drive will be rented or sold on Borrowed by Design’s web platform, where profits will be donated directly to Girls Inc. of Greater Atlanta. The young women of Girl’s Inc. will also have the opportunity to wear any of the dresses given for upcoming school events. Borrowed by Design has a variety of dresses available on the website for special occasions, including bridal, cocktail, formal, and prom.
BBD co-founder, Jennifer Bluemling says, “We are ecstatic to deepen our partnership with Girls Inc. of Greater Atlanta and provide an immediate impact on the lives of young ladies in the program. As BBD continues to grow, it’s important that we further our own community and help those around us. As female founders, this is one of the best opportunities we have to help young girls become strong, educated women.”
The Drop Your Dress Drive will take place at Sally B’s Skin Yummies Atlanta Flagship Store on Saturday, March 5, 2015 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sally Larson, creator of Sally B’s Skin Yummies, is a long time Girls Inc. of Greater Atlanta supporter! Visit sallybskinyummies.com today. Guests will be greeted with sweet treats, scrumptious small bites, and delicious libations.
To learn more about Borrowed by Design or to list or borrow a dress, please visit www.borrowedbydesign.com. You can also pledge a portion of your dress revenue to Girls Inc. of Greater Atlanta through the site as well.
To learn more about Girls Inc. of Atlanta, please visit www.girlsincatl.org
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For inquiries, please contact:
Melanie Woodroffe
(404) 692-3218
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