What People Are Saying
The Rubicon
"Pass Down The Gown is about more than dresses; it’s about rethinking what ownership means, about choosing sustainability over excess and about students recognizing that they have the power to build something sustainable together with help from their communities. "Voyage Minnesota
“This St. Paul nonprofit is working to take some of the stress out of finding the perfect dress.”
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Minnesota Parent
“By working directly in our community, we are working to change how people think about shopping, formal events, and the fashion industry, and we hope you check us out!”
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Canvas Rebel
“While many other companies and nonprofits in the space collect any dress and often have many options, there is a general lack of connection to their audience. We connect with our audience by adding dresses regularly to our website, hosting community events, and having content made by high schoolers, for high schoolers.”
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“Many of the young patients had grown used to years of being in and out of Seattle Children’s, facing rare diseases, developmental disorders, cancer diagnoses and other medical conditions. But on this warm May night, they arrived in high spirits. They were celebrating prom.”
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“Not only do we provide free rental wear, but we are also proud to provide volunteer opportunities to high school students in management, marketing, and operations that they would otherwise not be exposed to until much later on in their career. At Pass Down the Gown, we learn fast and want to let young volunteers learn as well by dipping their toes into roles that they are excited about.”
