Save the date, Sunday June 2, for a Tea/Fashion Show given by the DBE Pimm’s and Poppies Chapter here in Alexandria, VA. benefiting Alice’s Kids and hosted by Monte Durham, host of Say Yes to the Dress- Atlanta. You won’t want to miss this great event! More details to follow.
Don’t know about Alice’s Kids? They are a local charity based out of Mount Vernon. A child who is raised in poverty suffers both privately and publicly. When there is no food in the refrigerator, no electricity or heat, these are hardships that generally can be kept private. But when that same child can’t afford to pay for the band field trip, a prom ticket, a pair of glasses, senior dues or a new pair of shoes, these are indignities that are evident to their classmates. The public embarrassment can potentially affect school attendance, class performance, and the child’s self-esteem. Working with teachers, counselors and social workers, Alice’s Kids identifies children with specific needs and anonymously pays for these items in hopes of helping those children fit in with their peers and feel better about themselves. We believe that a little help can go a long way. aliceskids.org
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