submitted by Tasha:
“BrAidS N BeAdS” is a Non-profit organization that promotes self esteem in low income housing communities. Girls ages 6-16 receive free hair braiding services and a new pair of earrings through our program. The Chicago Back To School mission will be held in Chicago, IL on the date of Saturday August 28, 2010 at Bridgeport Homes. The mission will be held from 8:00am until 5:00pm, inside of the community center on site.
Visit us online at www.braidsnbeads.com . If you know of anyone who would be interested in volunteering please feel free to pass the information along. Don’t hesitate to call me with any questions or concerns!
MISSION DETAILS
Date: Saturday, August 28. 2010
Time: 8:00 am-5:00pm
Location: Bridgeport Homes
Community Center
3189 South Lituanica Ave.
Chicago, Illinois 60608
Details: Limited to first 30 young la-
dies. Must be Bridgeport Resident.
This is seriously a cool project! I wish they had something like that near where I live, I'd definitely volunteer.
What a great organization. Keep up the good work! I wish you much success.
I signed up to volunteer. Hopefully I'll get a response. This is a great cause!
*Diamond*
This is so nice! Wished this was happening in my area, I'd love to help. ~KF519
Fantastic!!!! I wish you tons of fun and!! Thank you for doing this!
I'd really like to attend (and support you lovely ladies w/coffee, tea and snacks though I cannot braid) but Germany is too far, I think…..
iF ONLY i KNEW HOW TO BRAID, THIS IS SO WONDERFUL
Sounds like a great cause! I'd like to do something similar in my area.