ABOUT LBDI
The Little Black Dress Initiative (LBDI) is an awareness and fundraising campaign employed by many Junior Leagues around the world. The Junior League of Rockford (JLR) has chosen to participate for the fourth time from October 17th-24th, 2021.
Participants will wear a black dress or black outfit, as they are able, for seven consecutive days as a visible symbol of participation and to start conversations and raise awareness about literacy issues in the Rockford area. Wearing one black dress or outfit illustrates the crippling effects limited resources can play on one’s quality of life and allows members to educate themselves on the difficulties facing those in need. Participants will also solicit funds from family, friends, and coworkers to support the Junior League of Rockford and our new project, Literacy Leaders. The goal of Literacy Leaders is to lessen the consequence of illiteracy in children and provide opportunities for families to have access to books for the home.
All active members are highly encouraged to participate in this initiative as they aim to
- Raise awareness and educate themselves on the difficulties facing those in need without access to resources and how limited resources can impact our daily life.
- Start a conversation about the Junior League of Rockford and our project, Literacy Leaders
- Shine a spotlight on the issues surrounding poverty and the limits poverty can place on access to books, early reading and language development, and long-term academic achievement of the children in Rockford
MISSION OF JUNIOR LEAGUE OF ROCKFORD
Founded in 1930, the Junior League of Rockford, Inc. (JLR) is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving our community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. The Junior League of Rockford, Inc. reaches out to women of all races, religions and national origins who demonstrate an interest in and commitment to voluntarism.
JOIN OUR LBDI EVENTS
Sunday, October 17th: Sam’s on Riverside Dine + Donate. 10% kickback on carryout and dine-in orders from 4-9 PM. Must mention Junior League when ordering.
Monday, October 18th: Tilted 10 Junior League Rockford Night. 5-9 PM 20% kickback on bowling and 10% kickback on food/beverages. Attendees must present “ticket” at checkout.
Monday, October 18th: Jersey Mike’s Dine and Donate. Runs all day at East State St and West Lane locations. 25% kickback on all online or in person orders, Must mention LBDI Fundraiser in store or use code DNS25 using app or online.
Tuesday, October 19th: Rockford Roasting Co - Coffee for a Cause. Event runs all day (7 AM to 6 PM). 12% of all customer sales will go towards LBDI. Pick up a coffee, tea, or quick treat before heading over to GMM!
Tuesday, October 19th: GMM Happy Memories. All Happy Memories funds will go towards LBDI.
Wednesday, October 20th: Hidden Creek Estates Wine Night with Live Music. 5-9 PM with 10% of wine bar profits going towards LBDI. Food truck on site.
Thursday, October 21st: Mixology Night with Abreo. $60 cocktail kit (2 different cocktail kits, each yielding 2 drinks for 4 drinks total and a cheese and charcuterie board for 2) with a virtual happy hour. Order kits by 10/14, pick up 10/21 at Abreo during your selected time during the hours of 12-5. Zoom call starts at 7:00! You can purchase tickets HERE.
Thursday October 21st: Mod Pizza Dine + Donate. 10:30 AM - 10 PM at the E. State St location. 20% kickback on take-out, delivery and online purchases. Use code GR204472J when ordering online.
Friday, October 22nd: Erica’s Board Creations take home kit. Kits will come with everything you need and instructions on how to do the project! Gather on zoom at 7:00 PM for live instructions with Erica. Kits can be purchased through Erica’s Board Creation website until Wednesday, October 20th for $30 each. Pick up at Local Blessings October 20th or 21st from 10-5 PM (122 S. Prairie St Rockton, IL) or from JL Headquarters October 21st or 22nd from 4:30 - 6:00 PM.
Saturday, October 23rd: Chipotle Dinner Dine + Donate. This event has been rescheduled for Saturday, October 30th - apologies for the inconvenience.
Sunday, October 24th: Sunday Funday at Urban Forest. 12-6 PM. Big Timber Axe Throwing on site as well as Uzzo’s food truck. A portion of all axe throwing, bar, and food truck sales will go towards LBDI. Raffle Drawing to be held at 5:30 PM (need not be present to win).
