LOUISVILLE, Ky. — If you've noticed some of the anchors and meteorologists at WHAS11 News wearing black all week, there's a reason.
The Junior League of Louisville is running a campaign where members of the media will wear either the same black dress or black outfit for five consecutive days as part of the Little Black Dress Initiative.
According to a release, the nonprofit's current focus is on youth experiencing houselessness.
One in three young adults aging out of foster care in Kentucky will face housing instability by the age of 21 according to the Junior League of Louisville. And for the 2022-23 school year, there were more than 20,000 houseless students in Kentucky.
The Junior League of Louisville is partnering with Dress for Success to provide professional clothing to youth experiencing houselessness.
Anyone who wishes to donate money directly to Junior League of Louisville can do so here.
Professional clothing donations will be accepted through Feb. 25 at the following Highland Cleaners:
- 3708 Lexington Road
- 4039 Taylorsville Road
- 2455 Bardstown Road
- 1401 Bardstown Road, #102
- 11600 Shelbyville Road
And while they will accept most donations, the items they most need are:
- Slacks - sizes 16 and up
- Jeans – all sizes
- Skirts – all sizes
- Dresses – All sizes
- Blazers – sizes 16 and up
- Blouses – all sizes
- Suits – All sizes
- Coats – All sizes
- Closed toe shoes – all size
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