The Little Black Dress Initiative (LBDI) is a social media and social capital-driven fundraising campaign. Advocates wear one black dress (or black outfit) and an LBDI button for 5 consecutive days to increase awareness about the challenges surrounding access to mental and physical health programs in Charlotte.

All funds raised will go towards supporting the core mission of the Junior League of Charlotte, Inc. (JLC) and the community initiatives of current and past community partners.

Anyone and everyone can participate, AND you don't have to wear a black dress! LBDI is open to all, not just JLC members, and is an inclusive campaign that fosters individual and community advocacy. Participants can fundraise individually or in teams and invite their family, friends, and coworkers to join!

Although LBDI is a month-long campaign during the month of February, the capstone fundraising week will be February 10 - 16, 2025. Please note that fundraising for LBDI can start before the campaign to maximize donations, events, and employer matching. Donations will be accepted through February 28, 2025.

Community impact is always in style. An email, a social media post, or a black outfit may seem small to some, but it can mean the world to others. Are you ready to have an impact?

Learn more about the JLC's current community partnerships & projects:

Done In-A-Day

Families Forward

Promising Pages

Renaissance West Community Initiative/Kids in the Kitchen

Thompson Child & Family Focus

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2024-2025 Little Black Dress Initiative Chair -

Little Black Dress Initiative 2025

By Junior League of Charlotte Inc

Little Black Dress Initiative 2025

Community Impact is Always in Style!