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Proclamation declaring Tuesday, April 12, 2016 to be “Fashions for Kids’ Sake Day” in Allegheny County.
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WHEREAS, Big Brothers Big Sisters is the nation’s largest donor and volunteer supported mentoring network, operating under the belief that inherent in every child is the ability to succeed and thrive in life; and
WHEREAS, the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh mission is to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever; and
WHEREAS, in an effort to support the work, raise funds and promote mentoring, BBBS has partnered with Carlow University where Carlow students team up with Propel Andrew Street High School freshmen to teach mentees invaluable lessons in diversity, self-esteem, work-life balancing and effective communications. The mentoring program culminates in a high-energy fashion show featuring Carlow University students, Andrew Street Propel School mentees, and Bigs and Littles of BBBS; and
WHEREAS, the 7th Annual Fashions For Kids’ Sake Fashion Show will take place on April 12, 2016 at the St. Agnes Center of Carlow University where WPXI’s weekend anchor, Brittany McGraw will emcee, as styles from ModCloth, Goodwill, TJ Maxx, Phoenix Boutique, and other Pittsburgh based boutiques are modeled on the runway, and guests will enjoy a performance by the TCDC Dance Company;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Allegheny County Council does hereby declare Tuesday, April 12, 2016 to be “Fashions for Kids’ Sake Day” in Allegheny County, and we commend the Big Brother Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh for their successful work in changing the lives of children in our region and congratulates Carlow University and the students of Andrew Street High School for a spectacular Fashions For Kids’ Sake fashion show.