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Our Events

My Girlfriend’s Closet appreciates the support from all of our volunteers!

MGC holds two main events per year for deserving teens in San Diego County:

Spring and Fall Shopping Distribution Events

MCG EVENT TIMELINE

New MGC Board is selected and begins planning
May-June

Board members actively perform their assigned roles and duties
June-August

Board meeting required for all members and spring sorting event
September

Fall distribution event
October

Planning begins for the next event
Nov-Jan

Board members fulfill their duties and finalize event details
Feb-April

Spring sorting and distribution events occur
February-March

OUR PLANNING CYCLE AT A GLANCE

1) Start Planning

The board meets throughout the year to plan the two distributions events that are held in the spring and fall.

5) Start Plans for Next Event

Once the event is broken down and processed, the board begins to plan for the next event.

2) Collect clothes

The collections team works in an ongoing capacity to gather as many donations of gently used clothes and accessories for young women ages 13-22 years.

4) Distribution Event

Volunteers help set up a boutique-like venue where 600+ invited girls can "shop" for free.

3) Sort clothes

Tons of volunteers help organize all of the clothes we collect into bins so they can be distributed easily.

  • 1) Start Planning

    The board meets throughout the year to plan the two distributions events that are held in the spring and fall.

  • 5) Start Plans for Next Event

    Once the event is broken down and processed, the board begins to plan for the next event.

  • 2) Collect clothes

    The collections team works in an ongoing capacity to gather as many donations of gently used clothes and accessories for young women ages 13-22 years.

  • 4) Distribution Event

    Volunteers help set up a boutique-like venue where 600+ invited girls can "shop" for free.

  • 3) Sort clothes

    Tons of volunteers help organize all of the clothes we collect into bins so they can be distributed easily.

Before a distribution event, we hold a full day sorting event to inspect and sort collected clothing and other items to ensure that each meets the standards set by the organization for condition and quality. Clothing is sorted by size and category, packed into bins and stored at a rented facility until the distribution event.

Each distribution event is set up to resemble a high-end clothing boutique. Items are carefully hung and displayed by size and category on rounders and racks, or neatly folded and displayed on tables.

Our goal is to create an inviting setting where pre-qualified young women can “shop” with pride. When the event opens, the “shoppers” sign in and receive two large handle bags that they can fill to the brim with items of their choosing.

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HERE’S HOW MGC EVENTS WORK

  • Planning
  • Collections
  • Sorting
  • Distribution

Planning

Throughout the year the MGC Board plans and executes all details to support our mission.  The board is structured so that each mother-daughter team is responsible for a particular area and these teams fulfill the duties needed to help 600+ young women each year.

The board is responsible for:

  • preparing a budget,
  • holding required meetings,
  • conducting parliamentary procedures to fulfill 501c3 requirements
  • collecting all clothing
  • coordinating outreach to all agencies who invite teen shoppers
  • all logistics and operations for the two shopping events
  • requesting in-kind donations
  • writing grants, asking for sponsorships and monetary donations where applicable
  • recruiting new board members and volunteers

MCG is always welcoming new board members so if you are interested, please click here and fill out the board member form

Collections

Throughout the year, we organize collections of gently-worn and new clothing, shoes and accessories at local schools, sororities, community organizations, corporations and retail stores. We collect shirts, pants, jeans, shorts, dresses, skirts, sweaters, pajamas, coats, shoes, jewelry, belts, hats, scarves, handbags, stuffed animals, and unopened cosmetics and toiletries.

We also have multiple drop-off locations for anyone who wishes to donate to MGC.  Can’t get to a drop-off location?  No problem – we will come pick up for you!

The Collections Committee works with local community groups to assist us with collections including NCL, Girl Scouts, Leadership/Student bodies at many high schools, and corporations such as Target – and many more.  Additionally, the collections team will bring all donations to storage. If you or your organization are interested in hosting a clothing drive in support of MGC, contact info@mgcsandiego.org

Sorting

Before a distribution event, we hold a full-day event to inspect and sort collected clothing and other items to ensure that each meets the standards set by the organization for condition and quality. Clothing is sorted by size and category, packed into bins and stored at a rented facility until the distribution event.

We rely on many volunteers to help us out.  We load all of the donations from storage and bring them to a sorting location in Point Loma.  We spread out all of the clothes and sort everything. Pizza, drinks, music and fun are always included in this day!  If you are interested in volunteering, please contact info@mgcsandiego.org

Distribution

We set up the “shopping” venue to resemble a high-end clothing boutique. Items are carefully hung and displayed by size and category on rounders and racks, or neatly folded and displayed on tables. Our goal is to create an inviting setting where pre-qualified/invited young women can “shop” with pride. When the event opens, the “shoppers” sign in and receive two large handle bags that they can fill to the brim with items of their choosing. All items are free.

We need many volunteers to help us load up trucks with clothing, set up the “store” with clothing racks and signage, and assist “shoppers” when needed.  Set up starts around 7 am and guests typically “shop” from 11am-1pm. We then break down the “store” and conclude around 3 pm after the trucks have been unloaded at storage and returned to the truck rental.  Again, this is an amazing day filled with fun, camaraderie and support of those in need.

If you are interested in volunteering at one of our distribution events, please contact info@mgcsandiego.org.

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