FASHIONABLY CONSCIOUS September at Village of Merrick Park

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1 FASHIONABLY CONSCIOUS 2014 September at Village of Merrick Park

2 FASHIONABLY CONSCIOUS! September (Friday through Sunday) Village of Merrick Park Price of admission: VIP: Friday, September 19, 6-9pm ($25 admission) Regular Sale: Saturday, September 20, 11am-5pm ($10 admission) Clearance Sale: Sunday, September 21, 11am-3pm ($5 admission) A unique charity project Fashionably Conscious is a fashion fundraising sale, offering donated luxury-brand clothing and accessories from the most coveted closets in Miami. 100% of the proceeds go directly to Coconut Grove Cares The Barnyard Community Center, which offers free after-school and summer programs for over 250 children in the West Grove.

3 Incredible deals on barelyworn items from luxury brands like Christian Louboutin, Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana, Armani, Dior, Prada, Chanel, Escada, Oscar de la Renta, Carolina Herrera, Yves Saint Laurent and more.

4 In 2013, we raised close to $120,000, a giant leap from the $6,000 generated in the first year. Now, in the sale s seventh year, we are looking to raise $150,000 with the help of remarkable individuals and businesses in the community. A WORTHY CAUSE Founded in 1948, Coconut Grove Cares is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to building a better community for the children and families of West Coconut Grove. It provides FREE After School and Summer Camp activities in a neighborhood historically plagued by poverty and hardships. Programs focus on: education arts and culture computers science exploration literacy fitness parental engagement

5 ENRICHING AND NURTURING PROGRAMS Coconut Grove Cares forms valuable partnerships with acclaimed educational and cultural organizations, expanding the opportunities and ensuring a brighter future for each child. Academic and arts partners include: Teach for America The Cleveland Orchestra Miami Art Museum University of Miami Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart Arts for Learning Biscayne Nature Center Helen Bentley Family Health Clinic Miami Dade College St. Alban s Child Enrichment Center Montgomery Botanical Center

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7 OUR SUPPORTERS Past and Present HOST COMMITTEE: Raysa Fanjul Margarita Codina Darlene Perez Jolie Souto Natasha Lowell Lourdes Jofre-Collett Sarah Arison Mark Ferrari Susan Kronick CORPORATE PARTNERS: Village of Merrick Park KARLA Conceptual Events Gilt City ORNARE Café Bustelo Vitamin Water Southern Wine and Spirits Peroni Italy Rey s Cleaners Dr. Eduardo Padrón Debra Scholl Karla Dascal Laura Bucelatti Rima Otrakji and many more

8 FASHIONABLY CONSCIOUS How can you get involved?

9 BECOME AN ANGEL Donation: $1,000 - $5,000 At a time when unrestricted gifts are essential for the survival of smaller non-profit organizations, your donation can provide essential support for Coconut Grove Cares and its mission. BENEFITS: Recognition* as a top-tier donor on event collateral (invitation, poster, website etc.) Recognition in the press release 20 VIP tickets to the opening night event (Friday, September 19) Invitations to exclusive collection parties and events leading up to the sale Opportunity for a private visit to The Barnyard witness your donation put to use A unique piece of art created especially for you by the children from the program *Fashionably Conscious will respect the privacy of all donors who wish to remain anonymous.

10 CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS Starting at $2,500 Becoming a Fashionably Conscious Corporate Partner is a unique opportunity to demonstrate your company's values and commitment to philanthropy and greater good, while ensuring that your message reaches a target audience. BENEFITS* INCLUDE: Exposure/Visibility: Company name/logo on event collateral (invitation, posters, website etc.) Prolonged exposure through various events leading up to the main sale (collection parties, etc.) Option to set up an on-site display Gift bag item or silent auction item, should you like to provide Exposure to host committee as well as hundreds of men and women from the ages of who attend the sale Tickets to the VIP opening night event (Friday, September 19) Acknowledgment in e-blasts to over 20,000+ recipients from the databases of Zakarin Martinez PR, Village of Merrick Park and Coconut Grove Cares * Benefits included with a particular sponsorship are determined based on the financial commitment

11 CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS (continued) Media Opportunities: PR efforts/coordination with Zakarin Martinez PR. In past years, Fashionably Conscious has been covered by: NBC 6, W Magazine, Deco Drive, Daily Candy, The Miami Herald, Social Affairs, M IAMI Magazine and more Recognition in the press release Mentions in social media updates (over 1,700 followers on Facebook and Twitter) Image-Building: Community building and volunteer opportunities Community goodwill and appreciation Association with highly regarded community partners to voice support for social justice: United Way of Dade County, Miami Dade College, Miami Art Museum, Biscayne Nature Center, etc. Opportunity for a private visit to The Barnyard witness your donation put to use

12 IN-KIND DONATIONS Gain valuable exposure for your product among a desirable demographic More than 1,200 people (median age 32) with interest in culture, fashion and philanthropy attend Fashionably Conscious events each year. Through our new exciting partnership with Village of Merrick Park, this number should double. What are we looking for? Beverages (alcoholic & non-alcoholic) Fashion-related raffle and silent auction items Catering Snacks Dry-cleaning service Printing service Clothing racks Hangers Shopping bags Tailoring service for alterations

13 PRESS COVERAGE The item that you purchase at Fashionably Conscious will not only tell the stories of the previous owner, but also that of having helped a child in need. What s better than that? Haute Living, May 2011 W Magazine, September 2009 Fashionably Conscious is a way to give back, and what better way to clean out your closet? Social Affairs, September 2008

14 THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION For more information, please contact: Iva Kosovic Executive Committee Member P: