Three Girlz Closet was founded in 2015 by Shannon Jackson of Pleasantville NJ, a professional makeup artist, hairstylist, fashion stylist and image consultant with a psychology background. She felt the strong desire of wanting to provide young ladies in the Atlantic County are, from low income families and families who have stumbled against hard times a chance to have all the beautiful dressings that go into attending their school prom, and beyond.
Using gently used well-conditioned clothing from her three daughters, Evelyn, Elaina, and Najmah. Being a mother of five children, three who happen to be budding young ladies she knew firsthand the importance of wanting to attend such events, however finding it burdensome on families. The cost of attending the prom has reached an unpresented expense for many families, and it seems to get higher and higher each year because of the ever changing demanding trends. Her goal as the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Three Girlz Closet is to help young ladies look beautiful, filled with confidence all while having a deserving opportunity to attend their senior prom. Many of the prom dresses will be gently used, and or new making it her sole priority that each gown and items provided is in acceptable condition.
Each young lady who will be the recipient for the prom dress will be provided with new accessories, and shoes, along with a hand bag for that evening. In order for applicants to receive a prom dress, there is one requirement in asking each young lady to write an essay stating her plans, career goals and ambitions after graduating high school, and why she choose the path in which she will write about. This requirement is for prom events only. Shannon, feels this is an important step for any young lady, it’s a clear way to see your goals in front of you, and helps to cement your ideas, goals and ambitions.
It doesn’t stop at prom dress, Three Girlz Closet will also be providing gently used clothing outside of the prom. Including seasonal clothing, graduation outfits, shoes, and more. As we are starting of small but pray to finish strong, there are many components she hopes to offer young ladies attending any special day such as proms, high school graduations, and senior pictures services includes makeup services, fashion styling techniques, and helping her put together an outfit. It is her intent to make this a fabulous experience for each deserving young lady. Helping to reassure them they are special, and well deserving no matter their circumstances, they are not their circumstances , they are what they become and stand for beyond their circumstances.
***Please note: Donated new shoes, handbags and accessories are welcomed and greatly appreciated.*** Please contact us should you be interested.
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Gratefully yours,
I ain't got no home, ain't got no shoes
Ain't got no money, ain't got no class
Ain't got no skirts, ain't got no sweater
Ain't got no perfume, ain't got no beer
Ain't got no man
Ain't got no mother, ain't got no culture
Ain't got no friends, ain't got no schooling
Ain't got no love, ain't got no name
Ain't got no ticket, ain't got no token
Ain't got no God
Then what have I got
Why am I alive anyway?
Yeah, what have I got
Nobody can take away
Got my hair, got my head
Got my brains, got my ears
Got my eyes, got my nose
Got my mouth, I got my smile
I got my tongue, got my chin
Got my neck, got my boobs
Got my heart, got my soul
Got my back, I got my sex
I got my arms, got my hands
Got my fingers, got my legs
Got my feet, got my toes
Got my liver, got my blood
I've got life
I've got my freedom
I've got life
I've got life
And I'm gonna keep it
I've got life
And nobody's gonna take it away- Nina Simone #SoulfulBeauty #Activist #SongLyricsOnPoint