College Prep 101: Follow Up and Resources

We recently had our College Prep 101 GIRL$ Program at Spelman College and would like to thank the lovely ladies of NCNW-Spelman Section and our featured speaker, Andrea Powers of Next Step Education Foundation, Inc., for dedicating their time to help prepare and inspire a new generation of leaders. During the program, our girls gained insight on selecting colleges, applying for entrance, and gaining financial assistance. They also had the opportunity to tour the beautiful Spelman Campus and converse with current college students-what an impact!! While in middle school and high school, we know how overwhelming thinking about college can be. Whether it’s uncertainty about…

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“2018 PROM PREP KICK-OFF”

16th Annual Prom Dress Giveaway Season ‘Tis the season, Ladies! I hope everyone enjoyed our 2018 Prom Prep kick-off this past weekend. As most of you know, preparing our girls for their special night is a central part of the Enchanted Closet, Inc. mission. In case you missed it, here’s a recap of Saturday’s program highlights with a special shout-out to our featured guests: Nickee Mack | CEO | Diva Day International, LLC Most young women can agree that slaying prom requires having a beat face. Whether you’re going smoky-eyed or natural chique, using the right products can make all…

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‘Healthy Ways for Teens and Parents to Communicate in Stressful Times’

Thank you to all the lovely young ladies who participated in our Emotional Intelligence and Mental Wellness GIRL$ Program earlier this month. Your fairy godmothers would also like to send a special thank you to our speakers, Yassin Hall and James Lingo, for sharing their wisdom and guidance on such an important topic. As we work towards releasing the negative and embracing the positive this year, we recognize that living our best lives means centralizing self-love and perseverance-even during the tough times (don’t worry, we all have them). Luckily, it’s on those not so good days that speaking to a…

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Enchanted Closet is Honored as 2017 Top-Rated Nonprofit

The Enchanted Closet was honored with a prestigious 2017 Top-Rated Award by GreatNonprofits, the leading provider of user reviews about nonprofit organizations. The Enchanted Closet has held this distinction since 2012. “We are excited to be named a Top-Rated 2017 Nonprofit,” says Bonita Johnson, Enchanted Closet President and CEO. “We are proud of our accomplishments this year. The Top-Rated Nonprofit award was based on the large number of positive reviews that the Enchanted Closet received – reviews written by volunteer, donors and clients. People posted their personal experience with the nonprofit.  Being on the Top-Rated list gives donors and volunteers…

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Enchanted Closet is Honored by Gamma Sigma Sigma National Service Sorority

On December 10, 2017, the Enchanted Closet, Inc. was honored to have been recognized by our community partner, the Atlanta Metropolitan Alumni Chapter of Gamma Sigma Sigma National Service Sorority at their Celebration of Service. The members of the organization celebrated their 12th anniversary and recognized the Enchanted Closet for our service to the community. The Atlanta Metropolitan Alumni Chapter of Gamma Sigma Sigma National Service Sorority, Incorporated strives to promote Service, Friendship and Equality across the city of Atlanta and surrounding areas. They have been serving Atlanta and surrounding communities since their founding in 2004 and continuously strive to…

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