The Clothes Exchange: Shopping for King Street Center
Posted by Amanda on 20 May 2010 at 2:11 pm | Tagged as: Social Responsibility
Tonight at 6:30 pm hundreds of Vermonters will descend on the Doubletree Hotel in South Burlington to comb clothing racks full of fashionable clothes and accessories.
The Clothes Exchange 2009
The clothes, some new and some used, are highly coveted items from brands such as J.Crew, Isis, Lole, and Eileen Fisher (just to name a few). What is different about this shopping extravaganza though is that The Clothes Exchange “…collects and sells thousands of new garments, in addition to pre-loved, high quality woman’s clothing and accessories”, then donates all the proceeds to a select beneficiary.
Last year the Exchange raised $55,000 for Vermont Works for Women, an organization that helps women recognize their potential that leads to economic excellence. This year the King Street Center will benefit from all the money that folks drop on these fabulous clothes. The Center “…is a not-for-profit community organization that provides children and families the core life-building skills necessary for a healthy and productive future”. Some examples of these programs include a Head-Start Pre-School, an Afterschool Excellence program with field trips to places such as Shelburne Museum and ECHO Lake Aquarium.
Another great aspect of this organization is their focus not only on early childhood, but also through their teen years. Walking in front of the Center you will always see groups of teens hanging out in a safe space, playing foosball, working on homework or just listening to music. To read more about the programs click here.
Tonight, in addition to the great clothes, attendees with be able to sample our new Brew Over Ice™ Perfect Iced Teas™, including the newly released Half and Half and Southern Sweet K-Cups. I’ll have my serious shopper hat on, with an iced tea in hand!
So if you’re in the Burlington area, stop by for some great shopping and good times. If not, you can donate directly to the King Street Center or The Clothes Exchange – details can be found on either of their websites.
You can find both the Clothes Exchange and The King Street Center on Facebook and Twitter: