activism project
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ACTIVISM PROJECTLaura Nist
DRESS FOR SUCCESS
“The mission of Dress for Success is to promote the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.”
WHAT WE DID
Benefit concert at Cahootenany’s Featured Dj Naanstop and Transient
Vibrations Informed people via Facebook $3 cover charge/donation Grand total= $80 ALL went to Dress for Success!
MY PART
Created Facebook group Invited everyone Took shifts watching front table Explained to guests what Dress for Success is
and how they are helping women Help organizing as much as possible
WHAT I LIKED
Our cause-Dress for Success Organizing an event Seeing our project come together The actual night was great! Working with my group
WHAT I DIDN’T LIKE
Set date earlier Pick a night other than Saturday Distribute more flyers I wish I could have helped more with
organizing the event
WHAT WORKED WHAT DIDN’T WORK
Easy access to dj’s and venue
$3 donation instead of initial mandatory $5
Informing people through Facebook
Waiting until the last minute to inform people about our event
Hosting our event on a Saturday night
GREAT NIGHT!