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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FCS Thrift Boutique and Cinderella's Closet of Monmouth County to Host Benefit Formalwear Sale
FCS Thrift Boutique and Cinderella's Closet of Monmouth County to Host Benefit Formalwear Sale
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PHOTO: Samantha White, FCS Director of Volunteer Services, models one of the formal dresses for sale by Cinderella's Closet of Monmouth County
FCS Thrift Boutique and Cinderella’s Closet of Monmouth County To Host Benefit Formalwear Sale
LONG BRANCH, NJ, April 17, 2017 – FCS (Family & Children’s Service),
Monmouth County’s oldest, private nonprofit social service agency and
Cinderella’s Closet of Monmouth County, a nonprofit organization dedicated
to promoting self-esteem among young adults, is offering a special sale of
brand new formal dresses and gowns at the agency’s newly opened FCS Thrift
Boutique at 604 Second Avenue in Long Branch.
“We are excited to partner with Cinderella’s Closet, an organization whose
Mission aligns with our own, to provide a resource to families and
individuals who may need to purchase formal wear, but have limited
resources,” says FCS CEO Delly Beekman. “The partnership allows us to offer
that service, while at the same time, raise funds for programs that address
additional needs in the community.”
Cinderella’s Closet of Monmouth County works to ensure that no high school
student has to forfeit the lifelong memories associated with attending their
prom due to financial hardship. The organization, which recently celebrated
its tenth anniversary, raises funds to distribute free formalwear to more
than 350 financially needy high school students each year through its annual
Prom Boutique. Of the more 800 dresses donated to this year’s Boutique, 200
were selected for sale to the general public as a way to generate revenue
for purchasing much-needed items for next year’s Boutique, including shoes,
handbags and jewelry.
“The dresses and gowns we selected for sale are absolutely gorgeous, but may
be more appropriate for other special occasions, such as Galas, weddings and
quinceneras,” says Cinderella’s Closet Board member Marcella Tomasetta. “We
tried to pull some in every size and color, for the widest selection.”
The FCS Thrift Boutique, which recently relocated to 604 Second Avenue in
Long Branch, offers new and gently-used men’s and women’s clothing,
outerwear, shoes, handbags and accessories, at significantly reduced prices.
Since all merchandise is donated, proceeds benefit the agency’s 14 programs
and services including homelessness prevention, home care and child literacy
programs.
The Boutique is always grateful for donations. Clothing donations may be
dropped off at the FCS office at 191 Bath Avenue during regular business
hours, or left in the donation bin located in the parking lot at the rear of
the property after hours. Due to limited space in the new location, the
Boutique no longer carries house wares and therefore cannot accept donations
of household items, including table and bed linens. For a complete list of
items the Boutique needs, please refer to the agency’s website at
www.fcsmonmouth.org/ or call 732-222-9111. Also, please be sure to follow
the Boutique on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thethriftboutique for
information about store opening days and times and special sales.
About Family & Children’s Service
Family & Children’s Service (FCS) strengthens, protects and preserves the
dignity and independence of people in need. With 108 years of history, FCS
is the oldest, private nonprofit social service agency in Monmouth County
and a leading volunteer organization. Our Mission is to provide
compassionate care, intervention and education to support people at
challenging times in their lives. We accomplish this through more than a
dozen programs focused on the needs of multiple at-risk populations,
including: Adult Protective Services; Jersey Assistance for Community
Caregivers (JACC); Healthy Buddies, an intergenerational childhood obesity
prevention program; Home Care Services and Homecare Grant Assistance;
Medicare Application Assistance Program (MAAP); Operation Sleighbells, a
holiday giving program for children; Reading Buddies; an in-school childhood
literacy program; Representative Payee, a financial management program for
the mentally, developmental and physically disabled; Retired and Senior
Volunteer Program (RSVP); Statewide Respite Care, State Health Insurance
Program (SHIP), a Medicare counseling service; Telephone Reassurance and the
Thrift Boutique. Learn more at www.fcsmonmouth.org
About Cinderella’s Closet
Cinderella's Closet of Monmouth County is a nonprofit organization dedicated
to promoting self-esteem among young adults by providing less fortunate high
school students in our community the opportunity to attend their prom in
style. We seek to raise awareness of the socio-economic differences that
exist in the local area, while advocating inclusiveness and diversity. The
goal of Cinderella’s Closet of Monmouth County is to ensure that no high
school student has to forfeit the lifelong memories associated with
attending their prom due to financial hardship. For more information, visit
our website at https://www.cinderellasclosetmc.org/mission
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Maureen Collins
Director, Marketing & Communications
Family & Children's Service
191 Bath Ave.
Long Branch, NJ 07740
(732) 222-9111
Family & Children’s Service provides compassionate care, intervention and
education to support people during challenging times in their lives
