Union Tribune Article

Below is an article regarding the new partnership between My Girlfriend’s Closet and the Princess Project and our upcoming collection events. Make sure to stop by and donate clothes and prom dresses!

http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2012/feb/06/nonprofits-team-horton-plaza/

Nonprofits to team up at Horton Plaza

DOWNTOWN SAN DIEGO — Two local nonprofits are teaming up with Westfield Shopping Center-Horton Plaza to collect clothes and accessories for underprivileged girls and young women this month.

My Girlfriend’s Closet and the Princess Project will be accepting prom dresses, shoes and other apparel at Horton Plaza Mall. Donations can be made on the second level between Gymboree and ALDO.

The organizations will be staging five weekend collection events: Feb. 11-12, Feb. 18-19 and Feb. 26 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Any clothing donated should be in good condition.

Gently worn jeans, pants, shorts, shirts, sweaters, jackets, pajamas, dresses, shirts and sweatshirts, as well as shoes and accessories are being sought.

Dresses can be formal gowns, party dresses or cocktail dresses, they should be in excellent condition and they must be dry-cleaned and on hangers upon donation. All lengths, sizes, fabrics and colors will be accepted.

My Girlfriend’s Closet and the Princess Project both donate clothing, shoes and accessories to foster children and underprivileged girls and young women. My Girlfriend’s Closet focuses on trendy clothing for those ages 13-22, and the Princess Project provides prom dresses and accessories to high school girls who otherwise couldn’t afford them.

KUSI News Segment

On February 6th four of My Girlfriend’s Closet board members Carly Flowers, Madeline Makings, Carly Anderson and Simone Federici were featured on KUSI promoting our new collection events in Horton Plaza!

Horton Plaza Collection Event

My Girlfriend’s Closet and the Princess Project are teaming up with Westfield Horton Plaza to hold collection events for gently used clothing, prom dresses, and accessories to donate to foster and underprivileged girls!

Where: Westfield Horton Plaza Mall – 2nd Level, between Gymboree and ALDO

When: Saturday, February 11 - 11am-3pm

Sunday, February 12 - 11am-3pm

Saturday, February 18 - 11am-3pm

Sunday February 19 - 11am-3pm

Sunday, February 26 - 11am-3pm

Please bring clothes, prom dresses and accessories during these hours!

The Princess Project provides free prom dresses and accessories to high school girls who otherwise can’t afford them. For 2012 they are collecting new and nearly new formal gowns and accessories as part of their dress drive.

Gown Guidelines

Dresses should be fashionable formal gowns, party dresses, and cocktail dresses. We take dresses in all lengths, sizes, fabrics and colors
Dresses should be in excellent condition
Dresses must be dry-cleaned and on hangers upon donation

My Girlfriend’s Closet provides free gently used clothing and accessories to foster and underprivileged girls ages 13 to 22. Twice a year My Girlfriend’s Closet displays their collected clothing and accessories in a boutique-like setting where girls can come and “shop”.

Clothing Guidelines

Gently worn jeans, pants, shorts, shirts, sweaters, jackets, pajamas, dresses, shirts and sweatshirts
Shoes and accessories
Clothing should be in good condition

Questions?

Email us at:

mgc.sandiego@gmail.com

Ad2Club Fundraiser

Simone Federici, Carly Flowers and Madeline Makings, three of My Girlfriend’s Closet’s board members, recently attended a fundraiser for my MGC hosted by Ad2Club. So far the Ad2Club campaign has been able to help us greatly by raising money and also providing us with new marketing materials which we are very grateful for. During the event Simone Federici spoke to the audience about My Girlfriend’s Closet and the girls were able to represent the organization that night. Thank you girls and Ad2Club! The following are pictures from the event.