And This One's For You

The week is ending: time to dole out updates and props.

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Update: Toiletries
 
We need them. Shampoo. Toothpaste. Anything. Especially for the men-- they tend to look at us funny when we give them deodorant that smells like violets and french vanilla. Please help.

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Update: Hannah Bean

... is tonight. If you want to know what it's about, read my blog from last week about it. In brief: donations, discounts, local businesses, music, appetizers, and margaritas. Whoo!

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Props: Go for a Drive (A clothing drive, that is)
 
Teva hosted a week-long clothing drive on our behalf. Whoo! This stuff will come in handy for our upcoming Women's Day of Self-Esteem in September and Men's Day of Self-Esteem in October. (By the way, we need volunteers for that. Just, you know, throwing it out there.)

Thanks to Leslie Cope and Jenna Hall for organizing and doing such an outstanding job!
 
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Props: Shop Like It's Half Off. Oh wait...
 
We had another amazing Temptation Thursday last week at The Hanger Boutiques.

We had a great group of interns and volunteers who posed for and posted great photos so all you shopaholics knew exactly what great stuff would be half-priced at this once a month sale. They'll be doing it again next month, so be sure to become a fan.
 

Thanks to the managers and volunteers at the shops, as well as everyone who went shopping! (Speaking for myself, thanks to Temptation Thursday for selling BCBG shoes for $5 and a vintage Coach for $15. Score!)
 
Be sure to share your great finds on facebook. Be friendly. Be a community. Share your shopping secrets. Do you hear me?! Stop being selfish and share the wealth!

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Props: Interns Rock

Last (but far from least), our interns are AWESOME. The best we've ever had. Ever. They're irreplaceable. Without them, we would be lost, like a feather in the wind. A dingy in a raging storm. Love. (What? An intern is writing this blog??)

Our intern Eleen received this aMAZEing review from a client (emphasis added). Think of it as a thumbs up on facebook (and no, this isn't a shameless plug for you to become a fan):

I just got back from the most incredible experience which I would like to share! I lost my job last October and have since gone back to school, in which I earned my high school diploma as well as my accredidation in medical billing and coding. I will soon begin my new career in that field, but I had no clothes to properly present myself, as well as lack of funds to obtain them.

In my journey, I was referred to your orginazation, where I was treated with dignity and respect. EVERYONE there was so nice and helpful, and more than willing to give that extra encouraging word. I am not sure what her name was, but she had a wonderful smile. She was soft spoken, but VERY warm hearted, with a very calming persona... I can't begin to tell you how appreciative I am of this experience!

I look forward to a time in the near future when I can help!

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Another intern, Ching-Yun, shared a great story of a client who went an entire year without a single interview... and then had two in one week!

And on that positive note, I'm out of here!