100 Women to Receive Mother's Day

Brooklyn, NY (I-Newswire) May 5, 2011 - WHAT:

One hundred single parents will receive Mothers Day “Makeovers” including brand new clothing, shoes, manicures, hair and make-up styling and more at an elegant catered brunch given in their honor. Childcare will be provided.


WHO:

The New York City Clothing Bank and The Retail Network co-sponsor this event with help from local organizations and dozens of volunteers in order to extend some material help and hope to deserving women referred by community agencies.


WHEN & WHERE:

Saturday, May 7, 2011, 10 a.m. to Noon
Press asked to register at Reception Desk upon arrival.

NYC Clothing Bank Warehouse at The Brooklyn Army Terminal
140 58th Street, Building B, Warehouse 5E, Brooklyn, NY 11220
Use side entrance (faces 2nd Avenue); take elevator to 5th floor. Parking lot.


WHY:

According to hunger statistics, 1.5 million New Yorkers currently live in poverty, struggling to afford rent and medical care and put food on their tables. This includes single parents who, of necessity, often go without to provide basic necessities for their children. The “Queen for A Day” makeovers will provide much needed clothing items and an opportunity for single mothers from all backgrounds to enjoy some personal time of social interaction.

The women will be treated to a delicious meal, a time for making new friends, hair and make up styling and the highlight of the morning: “shopping” for their own outfits in the Clothing Bank’s vast warehouse. “We want to let these mothers know that they are lovely and appreciated,” said Anita Burns, the NYC Clothing Bank Director. “It’s a day to boost self-worth as well as self-image.”

The New York City Clothing Bank is a division of the Peter Young Housing Industries & Treatment organization and partners with over 200+ New York City nonprofits to provide $3 Million yearly in brand new clothes to those in need.

The Retail Network brings real estate professionals together in innovative ways, creating environments that push past the typical barriers of connecting to facilitate a meaningful, purposeful and supportive professional community.

About New York City Clothing Bank:
Created in 1986 as a mayoral initiative under former Mayor Ed Koch and now managed by Peter Young Housing, Industries & Treatment, New York City Clothing Bank is the only program in New York City to distribute new apparel, toys and other goods to help New Yorkers in need.

Although the New York City Clothing Bank is assisted by dedicated volunteers, key financial contributors and more than 300 apparel manufacturers and other organizations the need for donations has never been greater than now. New York City Clothing Bank's community resource center has an annual demand for up to $10 million worth of clothing and other goods to non-profit and government agencies serving approximately 80,000 adults and children throughout the five boroughs.

New York City Clothing Bank also participates in emergency response initiatives and has recently launched its own warehouse and distribution vocational training program.

Company Contact Information
New York City Clothing Bank
Anita Burns
140 58th Street
Building B, Warehouse 5E
11220
Phone : (718) 938-1619