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Thursday, June 23rd, 2011
Buy a card, send a child to school. (How easy is that?!?)
Fund a Future, Inc. (a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting underprivileged children in order to improve their living conditions, health, and education), teamed with Alay Kapwa, a Philippine community organization, to create a scholarship program for poor but deserving youth from the slums of Cebu City, Philippines.
And the cards seen in the video can be purchased at Ten Thousand Villages.
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Tuesday Tip – Cocktails by the Catwalk in Uptown Park
Tuesday, May 17th, 2011
Wednesday, May 18, 6 – 8 p.m.
Join Hank and Women of Wardrobe (WOW) members at Belvedere as they model clothes from 310 Rosemont. Not only will you get to see the latest in fashion, but all proceeds from the event go to Dress for Success Houston. So, be the first to buy a ’do from The Do Bar, the blowout-only bar in West Ave that opens soon. (Your purchase of a future service benefits Dress for Success.) Mention Houston Tidbits when you join WOW at the door to get in free and snag Laura Mercier swag.
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Fairy Godmother Project -shopping day
Saturday, April 30th, 2011
Back in March, DEFINE: body&mind hosted the Fairy Godmother Shopping Day. It was a magical event! It was incredible to watch how incredibly appreciative the students were when they received their dresses. If you are interested in helping next year, we collect dresses (bridesmaid, prom, cocktail, summer, etc.) all year long. Check out The Fairy Godmother Project by clicking HERE
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Why I Need a Tuxedo for Prom
Thursday, March 24th, 2011
Here’s the story of just one of the many deserving students that the Fairy Godmother Project is helping make their prom dream come true!
Why I Need a Tuxedo for Prom
My mom is a single parent. I lost my father when I was 13 years old. He passed away of cancer. I get his social security, but I give it to my mom to help out with the bills. My mom works, and takes care of two of my nieces and nephews. I didn’t plan on going to prom because it was not affordable. I heard about your organization with hopes that you can grant my wishes to attend my senior prom. I am also my class Valedictorian. I really hope you can help me get to my prom. It will truly be a dream come true.
My Future Goals and Plans
I am attending Rice University in the upcoming Fall. I want to be a Biochemical Engineer. I love chemistry and physics. I would love to find a cure for cancer. I want to find a medicine that will detect any type of cancer before it starts to progress. I have won numerous awards in chemistry, calculus and physics. I also want to explore and find out if life can exist any where else other planet earth. I am curious if life exists outside earth. I want to know what is beyond the stars. I am excited about my new endeavor of my life. I am vice president of the National Honor Society, I am secretary of the Future Business Leaders of America, and I am head bass saxophone player. I am also in Advid. I tutor kids at my school and kids at Rice University. I have picked up trash in the neighborhood, and donated food to people for the holidays.
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Fairy Godmother Project Shopping Day
Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011
This weekend ONLY, we are cancelling the 11AM and 4pm Saturday DEFINEbody&mind and DEFINEbody classes. We are hosting a Shopping Day with The Fairy Godmother Project for high school students to search through racks of dresses found throughout the studio and pick out their perfect high school prom dresses and suits.
But don’t worry…you can still visit us and get your DEFINE fix. All classes at the Tanglewood studio will be held as scheduled! So be sure to visit Lori and Gelena at Tanglewood on Saturday!
We will resume both the 11AM and 4PM classes next Saturday at River Oaks.
If you are interested in volunteering on this Saturday’s Shopping Day and helping Houston area high schoolers prom dreams come true, let us know by emailing us at define@DEFINEbody.com.
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Tsunami aid and relief: How you can help
Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011
The world continues to mobilize to help victims after a massive earthquake and tsunami sparked a nuclear crisis in Japan more than a week ago. And many of us are wondering how we can also aid the people of Japan.
If you are interested in donating to the cause, an easy way to lend a hand is to support the Red Cross Relief Fund is by texting “REDCROSS” to 90999 and making a $10 donation to the organization or you can donate funds online by clicking here. Your gift to the American Red Cross will support disaster relief efforts to help those affected by the earthquake in Japan and tsunami throughout the Pacific.
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Making Prom Dreams Come True
Thursday, February 17th, 2011
DEFINE is helping make prom dreams come true with The Fairy Godmother Project!
On March 26th, at our River Oaks studio, DEFINE is hosting The Fairy Godmother Project’s shopping day. From 9AM until 6PM, students will search through racks of clothes that fill the studio (thanks to your generous donations!) to select their perfect dresses and accessories.
If you’re interested in joining in on the fun of this exciting day as a volunteer to assist students as personal shoppers, dress runners or help with check in/check out. Email The Fairy Godmother Project at info@fairygodmotherproject.com. (The deadline to apply March 13, 2011.)
- There is no better exercise
for your heart
Than reaching down
and helping
to lift someone up.
Bernard Meltzer
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Fairy Godmother Project 2011!
Thursday, January 13th, 2011
If you had a chance to see last years video, you can tell what a spectacular event we had for the Fairy Godmother Project. This year, bring in any of the following: dress, suit, shoes, purse, jewelry, make-up, or anything else that is prom perfect, and you will receive 15% off your next retail purchase!
This years Fairy Godmother Project Shopping Day will be on March 26th, 2011. More details to come!
If you haven’t had a chance to see the video from last year, click below!
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