THE SIXTH ANNUAL JLAC LBDI : OCTOBER 24-28, 2022

The Little Black Dress Initiative (LBDI) is a fundraising program which Junior League of Anderson County (JLAC) member and LBDI advocates wear the same black dress or outfit for five consecutive days to raise awareness for those living in poverty in our community. The dress represents the struggles our women and children face in our community daily. By wearing a button that reads “Ask me About my Dress” , LBDI advocates invite dialogue among colleagues, friends and strangers to raise awareness about poverty and how it affects our community.

The funds collected fuel JLAC’s outreach programs in the Anderson Community.

Funds this year are used to support JLAC’s community initiatives including:

• Seats for Safety
• Aim
• Calvary Homes

2022 Little Black Dress Initiative Events:

Oct Farm to Table – Downtown Anderson
Oct 25, 2022 – Kick off Event Grouchos, Downtown Anderson
October 28, 2022 – AIMs Hats Off to Women Luncheon

Did you know:

• In, 2021-2022 The Junior League of Anderson County *provided 160 booster or car seats to children in need.
  *That means if you donated last year, you helped protect the children of Anderson County
• There are over 44,000 children in Anderson County living below the poverty line and 3,400 not enrolled in school.
• 2 out of every 10 children in Anderson County enter first grade without the skills ready for learning.