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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.

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

My Girlfriend’s Closet

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

By providing stylish clothing in an inviting boutique-like “shopping” environment, we offer a unique wardrobe resource that aims at helping these disadvantaged girls 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 several times 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 need 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 2012 distribution events:

March 4, 2012 & August 19, 2012

Check back for more information about location, time and volunteering.