Most of us have clothing in our closets that we never wear – that pair of shoes worn once to an event, or the dress we loved but never found the appropriate venue to be shown. Two local businesswomen, Kannyn January and Courtney Anderson, collected donations of these unwanted items from local women and auctioned them on eBay, raising $5,000 for Dream Makers SLO, a local organization made up of volunteers who aim to make the dreams of the terminally ill come true.
Ambiance SLO held a “Donate for Dreams” collection party in June, where women donated everything from designer handbags and shows to sweaters and jeans. Ten percent of all sales from the day was also donated to the cause. Then Anderson and her team at Cash in the Closet sorted through the items, researched, photographed and cataloged them, eventually auctioning them all on eBay with proceeds going to Dream Makers SLO.
“Kannyn and I have been wanting to do a service project together for a long time and this seemed like the perfect marrying of our two businesses,” said Anderson. “It was heartwarming to see how many people came and donated their fashion to help others.”
January and Anderson presented the $5,000 check at the Dream Makers weekly fitness get-together, Barre at the Barn. They hope to make Donate for Dreams a yearly event.
About Cash in the Closet:
Cash in the Closet is an online consignment boutique, specializing in new and like-new contemporary and luxury clothing. They have been operating on the central coast for 13 years. For more information, visit www.cashinthecloset.com
About Ambiance:
Ambiance Boutiques is a long running Central Coast clothing boutique carrying casual, funky styles for women plus home décor, gifts and accessories. For more information, visit www.shopambiance.com.
About Dream Makers SLO:
Dream Makers SLO is a local non-profit granting wishes to create meaning and memories for terminally ill adults and their families in San Luis Obispo. For more information, visit www.dreammakersslo.com