The centerpiece of Caitlin’s Closet is the “Host an Event” event when the doors of the closet are flung wide open and young women have the opportunity to select the dress of their dreams. The event is designed to be simple, inexpensive and accessible. Contact Caitlin via email at brunellfoundation@hotmail.com to register as an official “Host an Event” event.
- Gather a group of friends who share interest in improving the lives of other teens or ask your youth group, school or church to sponsor an “Host an Event” event. Together, decide what school will be invited to browse your dress collection.
- Determine a venue for your event - consider a community center, a library meeting room, even your home. Wherever you decide, be sure to get written permission to hold the event. Then let us know when the big day is so we can help spread the word by listing it on the Caitlin’s Closet Hot News page.
- Advertise, advertise, advertise!! The best events are well publicized so consider an advertising campaign that includes e-mail, church bulletins, school announcements, flyers, and (best of all…) word of mouth! Contact your local newspaper- the editor may be very interested in running a story about your efforts on behalf of others.
- On the day of the event, set up your site. You’ll need:
- Tables for registration.
- Racks for dresses. Buy or borrow racks to hold the dresses. Both Wal-Mart and Target offer inexpensive racks for purchase.
- Dressing areas. Create dressing areas with movable screens or designate an adjacent restroom, office or locker room to serve as a dressing area. Borrow several full length mirrors.
- Alterations Department. Enlist a seamstress willing to donate their services to make simple alterations on-site.
- Music. Create a fun and lively atmosphere with music.
- Microphone for welcome and announcements
- At the start of the event it is often fun to put together raffles and give away various gifts that you can ask local businesses to donate for this great cause. Plus be sure to take pictures and video during the day. You can even send them to us here at Cailtin’s Closet we will try post them on our website to share with everyone!
- Finally, at the designated time (approximately two hours), bring your event to a close, knowing that your efforts have made dreams come true for all these young women.
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