The Giveaway Boutique: A Free and Unique Shopping Experience For Philadelphia Residents Facing Financial Challenges.

Dates: Friday, January 1, 2010 to Sunday, January 3, 2010

Location: The Boutique — a converted warehouse at a TBD location — will be open to “shoppers” from January 1-3, 2010

What is the Giveaway Boutique?
Everyone loves to shop during the holiday, but for many December is a stressful time of year due to unemployment and financial constraints. Syreeta Scott, owner of Duafe Holistic Hair Care and Board Member for the Blues Babe Foundation, wanted to give back and allow those in need to begin their year with a shopping experience to remember.

From October through December new and gently worn clothing, shoes, and toys will be collected for the “Giveaway Boutique”. Volunteers from the Blues Babe Foundation and other area nonprofit organizations have agreed to sort and organize the donated items. During the week of Christmas 200 shopping invitations will be distributed to families and individuals with extreme financial need. Before the new year a space will be transformed into the “Giveaway Boutique” where invited shoppers will be allowed to select up to five items of their choice. The pop-up boutique will feature specialty departments for food, toys, women, men, and children.

All shoppers will receive gift bags with their selected items along with information about programs and services available to assist them. Jr. Music Executive, a nonprofit organization that teaches youth about the music business, will organize live performances throughout the weekend event. This will truly be a collective effort to bring joy this holiday and in the New Year.

Who will this charity event benefit?
The Giveaway Boutique was designed to assist community members that have recently been laid off from their jobs or have other extenuating financial circumstances. Our goal is to serve at least 200 Philadelphia area residents over the 3-day event. The Giveaway Boutique begins on Friday, January 1, 2009 with a special night dedicated to women who often think of others first and don’t always spend enough time on their own health, beauty, and happiness. The “Ladies Night” kick-off will feature refreshments, music, shopping, intimate apparel, and product demonstrations.

What items are being collected?
We are currently accepting donations of new and slightly worn clothing, shoes, and toys for the boutique.

Where can I drop off my donation?
We are accepting donations at the following locations until December 27, 2009:

Duafe Holistic Hair Care - 3502 Scotts Lane Philadelphia, PA 19129
Phone: 267-297-7642
Drop-off: Wed, Thu, Fri, and Sat 11am – 5pm

Duafe Holistic Hair Care - 2947 W. Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19130
Phone: 215-232-6850
Drop-off: Mon and Tue 11am – 5pm

H’venly Beauty Salon & Spa - 1509 Route 38, Hainesport, NJ 08036
Phone: 609-261-2618
Drop-off: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, and Sat 10am – 5pm

Cecil B. Moore Recreation Center - 2551 N. 22nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19132
Phone: 215-685-9755
Drop-off: Tue, Wed, and Thu 10am – 6pm and Sat 10am – 5pm

Bebashi - 1271 Spring Garden Street, 1st Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19123
Phone: 215-769-3561
Drop-off: Mon, Wed, and Fri 9am – 4:30pm and Thu 9am – 7:30pm

PNC Bank - 10 Chelten Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19144
Phone: 215-951-6360
Drop-off: Mon, Tue, Wed, and Thu 9am – 3pm; Fri 9amm – 5pm; and Sat 9am – 12pm

Nestology @ King of Prussia Mall - 160 North Gulph Road King of Prussia, PA 19406 (next to Cheesecake Factory)
Drop-off: 10am – 9pm
Special Donation Days
December 16 – 19, 2009

TSOP Souvenir Shop - 309 S. Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19107
Drop-off: Wed, Thu, Fri, and Sat 12pm – 6pm

December 19, 2009
Ashley Stewart Stores - 69th Street, Cheltenham Square, Gallery at Market East, North Philadelphia Station, Parkwest Town Center, and Cherry Hill Mall

 Partners
• Jr. Music Executive
• BEBASHI Transition to Hope
• OPPORTUNITIES - PA

Contacts:

Syreeta Scott
Owner, Duafe Holistic Hair Care
267-784-3595
Syreetascott@verizon.net

Aisha Winfield
Executive Director, Blues Babe Foundation
215-828-4478 (cell)
Aisha@bluesbabefoundation.org