Abby's Closet

 

Our mission is to inspire confidence and respect in high school women by providing

free formal gowns for prom and other memorable events.

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February 2012

A year of planning for a weekend of giving.  It's only a few weeks until the "8th Annual Abby's Closet Prom Gown Giveaway" on March 10-11 at the DoubleTree Hotel Exhibit Hall-Lloyd Center. We anticipate that over 2,500 high school women will attend this event to receive a free formal gown.  We want to ensure they each leave with the gown of their dreams. 

At the event

Donate your gently-used formal gowns, wraps and purses.  Especially needed are gowns in sizes 0-4 and 16 and larger.  Go to our WEBSITE to find your nearest donation drop-site.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

SIGN UPS HAVE STARTED
 

It takes a tremendous volunteer effort to host this giveaway event.  Over 300 volunteers are needed to help at this year's Prom Gown Giveaway at the DoubleTree Hotel Lloyd Center Exhibit Hall (1000 NE Multnomah St., Portland, OR 97232).  Go to our website to sign up now.  Here is a list of our volunteer needs:

 
 
Set Up (Men and Women, middle school age and above):

Thursday, March 8, 1:00 pm - 5 pm

Thursday, March 8, 3:30 pm - 7:30 pm

 

Prom Gown Giveaway Event (Women only, must be out of high school):

Saturday, March 10, ALL DAY (7:00 am - 5:00 pm)

Saturday, March 10, 7:00 am - 1:00 pm

Saturday, March 10, 9:30 am - 3:00 pm

Saturday, March 10, 12:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Sunday, March 11, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

 

Tear Down (Men and Women, middle school age and above):

Sunday, March 11, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

 

To sign up to volunteer, click HERE.

 

Volunteers
Thanks to our 2011 volunteers!

 

NEED A (FREE) PROM GOWN?

 

If you are a high school student in need of a free prom gown, you are invited to come to the largest prom gown closet in Oregon.  Even if you don't know if you are going to prom this year, come get a gown.  We have THOUSANDS to give away.  The gowns are absolutely FREE; all you need to do is show us your high school ID. 

 

The fun-filled, 2-day giveaway event will be held at the pinkDoubleTree Hotel Lloyd Center Exhibit Hall on Saturday, March 10, 8 am-5pm, and Sunday, March 11, 10 am-2pm.  This is the only giveaway event of the year, so you don't want to miss it!  Once the event is over, the gowns are packed up and put into storage until next year's giveaway event.

 

There will be over 7,000 gowns available to choose from, in all styles and colors in sizes 0-26.  Come find the perfect dress for your special evening. For more information, visit our WEBSITE. 

MAY DAY TEA
SAVE THIS DATE:  Sun., May 6, 2012

This popular event has sold out each year.
So, save the date and plan on attending our 4rd Annual May Day Tea and Auction.  It will be held on Sunday, May 6, 2012, at 1 pmTea at the Lakewood Center in Lake Oswego.  This is our major fundraiser of the year and will help fund next year's Prom Gown Giveaway.  We hope we can count on your support.  Tickets will go on sale in April. 

SILENT AUCTION ITEMS ARE NEEDED.  Please email promgowns@abbyscloset.org if you have a donation, or it can be mailed to PO Box 402, West Linn, OR 97068.  
WEBSITE HELP NEEDED
We are looking for a volunteer with Word Press experience to help freshen up our website.  If you can help, please send an email to promgowns@abbyscloset.org 
Thank you for your continued support of Abby's Closet. 

 

S
incerely,
 
Sally Egland

President

Abby's Closet