Drunken Classy Philanthropy

Is it Obama's good influence? Or perhaps our salivating glands when the word Prom is mentioned? I think both came into play when we decided to adopt a very special school here in Prospect Park East. Only 5 years old, this is the school's 2nd prom and the students are relatively new to America so you can imagine how bewildering the whole experience must be. I can't imagine what these girls will be thinking when droves of 'big sister's" in hats and dresses come to their school and make them over for prom. Last time I looked we had over 100 dresses for our little sisters to try on. Um...did I mention...Tina and I will be doing makeup and hair (OMG I'm so excited!)

Yesterday I hosted the DCL brunch at my house and it was a total blast! we collected some more dresses and drank champagne mixers...my favorites were the Apricot and lychee!

Don't worry, you may have missed the brunch and the after party and my amazing cold shrimp cocktail spread...but there is still time to donate dresses!

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nati

DCL Nati's Apartment ~ Reviewed by Rebekah Borucki

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100 Dresses: Only Five Days To Go!!

It's finally here! The "Dish and a Dress" clothing swap and prom dress drive event is happening this Saturday, April 25, and it looks like we've met our ambitious goal of collecting 100 dresses for the lovely ladies of the International High School at Prospect Heights. I knew we could do it, and I'm so happy that Bridgette and Dariana presented this idea to the DCL.


You can also read the New York Times article about their first prom here:

This Strange Thing Called Prom by Brooke Hauser
We will be presenting the dresses and hosting an event for the students at the school on Saturday, May 2. There's not much time, and we still need your help...

While we have reached our original goal of collecting 100 dresses, we are still accepting donations through the end of this week. We want to guarantee that each girl find the perfect dress, so a good variety is key.

Bridesmaid dresses, vintage prom dresses, or any formal or "prom appropriate" cocktail or evening dresses in new or like new condition are greatly appreciated.

Thank you to all who have donated so far! While only a couple people have donated online, I've received many generous donations from ladies who don't have a dress to give, but want to help give these deserving girls a night to remember. It is so crucial that these girls are presented with clean, beautiful dresses on May 2, and your cash donation will help make that possible.

Please contact me for more information on the upcoming events or to make a dress donation. I will personally pick up your donation anywhere from Philly to NYC.

My contact info:
Rebekah Borucki
917-355-4496
rebekah@justinborucki.com