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.

The Princess Project provides free prom dresses and accessories to high schoolgirls who otherwise can’t afford to purchase them new. 

Gown guidelines for donation:

• Dresses should be fashionable formal gowns, party dresses, and cocktail dresses. Dresses can be 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 disadvantaged girls ages 13 to 22. Twice a year My Girlfriend’s Closet distributes collected clothing and accessories in a boutique-like setting where girls can come and “shop” for the clothing they need.

Clothing Guidelines

• Gently worn jeans, pants, shorts, shirts, sweaters, jackets, pajamas, dresses, shirts and sweatshirts
• Shoes and accessories
• Clothing should be in good condition and appropriate for teenage girls.

Questions?

Email us at:

mgc.sandiego@gmail.com

My Girlfriend’s Closet

My Girlfriend’s Closet is a local 501 (c)3 non-profit organization that collects quality, gently used clothing, shoes and accessories and distributes them to foster, homeless and teenage girls in need.

By providing stylish clothing in an inviting boutique-like “shopping” environment, we offer a unique wardrobe resource that help these disadvantaged girls to feel more self-confident and comfortable in their schools and communities.

We collect clothing throughout the year at various locations, and hold sorting and distribution events twice a year.

See our Events page for more information about upcoming clothing sorting and distribution events.

My Girlfriend’s Closet
600 B Street, Suite 2350
San Diego, CA 92101

619.884.0844

mgc.sandiego@gmail.com

A local 501 (c)(3) Non-profit Organization

DONATE NOW

My Girlfriend’s Closet needs your support! Your donation is greatly appreciated with 100% being used to purchase clothing bins, racks, hangers, signage, and other materials needed to support our events. Please mail your donation to the address listed above, or click on the DONATE button below. All gifts are tax deductible to the extent allowed by the law.

Distribution Day

Save the date  for our next distribution event!

August 19, 2012

Portuguese Hall, Point Loma

Check back for more details.