Athena's Warehouse

A Night In Paris Photobooth Pics from LeahAndMark.com

Athena's Warehouse — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 01:04:53 +0000

Bonjour! (Pardon our French, but we’re still recovering from an unforgettable Friday night in the City of Light.) We had an amazing turnout for our 3rd annual prom fundraiser, A Night In Paris, and we couldn’t have asked for a more spectacular crowd. Merci beaucoup to all: our Board of Directors, prom committee, Sutra Lounge, LeahAndMark.com, DJ Sumo, our event sponsors, raffle donators, and of course — you! Remember: 100% of the proceeds will go toward funding programs for underprivileged teens in Atlanta. Up next for us: Cross Keys Honors Night, where we’ll award not one but TWO scholarships for participants from this year’s Be Awesome, Be Aware.

In the meantime, here’s some eye candy/hilarity for those Monday blues: photobooth pics from LeahAndMark.com. Enjoy!

From Paris, With Love

Athena's Warehouse — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 15:18:24 +0000

Source: 28.media.tumblr.com via Athena’s on Pinterest

Our 3rd annual adult prom fundraiser, A Night In Paris, is less than a week away, and we’re ready to shake our bon-bons. Here’s what to expect from our spectacular night of French-themed revelry:

One free Cîroc signature drink
Automatic raffle entry for a $50 gift card to The Capital Grille, one of Buckhead’s finest steakhouses
Photo booth fun with LeahAndMark.com
Killer beats from DJ Sumo
A 12-foot tall model Eiffel Tower (with lights!)
Sweet raffle prizes, including tickets to Michael Jackson: THE IMMORTAL World Tour show by Cirque du Soleil, Falcons tickets, Braves tickets, watch sets from Modify Watches, gift cards to local restaurants, and other ooh-la-la-worthy items

To quote Ms. Hepburn in Sabrina, “Paris is always a good idea.” So go ahead—don the suit, bow tie, white gloves, and top hat. Go for the feathers, veils, flowers, and sparkly goodness. We’ll see you in the City of Light!

Update 4/27: Online tickets closed. $25 at the door tonight. See you then!

Kindly RSVP to our Facebook event.

Can’t attend? Que c’est triste! Consider making a donation:

Donate a Prom Dress, Get 20% Off at Sole Shoes

Athena's Warehouse — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 19:37:53 +0000

Need shoes for our upcoming prom fundraiser, A Night In Paris? We’ve got your ~~back~~ feet covered. From now until June 10, Sole Shoes & Accessories in the Edgewood Retail Shopping Center is accepting prom dress donations for our program The Prom Project. In exchange, you get 20% off your purchase! Ladies, go forth and find some hot heels.

1245 Caroline Street, Suite 100
Atlanta, GA 30307

Founder Bee featured on Points of Light blog

Athena's Warehouse — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:05:33 +0000

Check it out: founder and president Bee talks about her personal experience on today’s Points of Light blog. Photo by LeahAndMark.com.

Meet Cathy, Our First Scholarship Winner

Athena's Warehouse — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 23:17:23 +0000

Last spring, we implemented our teen awareness program, Be Awesome, Be Aware, at Cross Keys High School. The purpose of our program is to prepare teen girls for life after high school, when you’re ready to take on the world — but can’t quite figure out how to cook, apply for a job, or recognize potentially dangerous situations. After getting to know the girls from The Prom Project, it was clear that some of them, like many teens, needed a little guidance and some sort of support group. Over the course of the semester, we met for seven workshops on issues like career preparation, nutrition, self-esteem and positive body image, self-defense and safety, financial literacy, teen pregnancy prevention, and civic duty. As time progressed, we got to know the girls on a more personal level; Cathy was one of those girls. Because of her enthusiasm, dedication and open heart, she ended up winning our program scholarship of $1,000. Cathy is the first person in her family of 9 kids to graduate from high school, and she’s currently pursuing a degree in nursing while also working part-time. For the past year, our good friend and amazing videographer, Suban Dey, has been filming a documentary of Cathy and her life after Athena’s. Here, in her own words:

Dress Day Madness

Athena's Warehouse — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 01:15:33 +0000

Spring is in the air, and prom is just around the corner. For us, you know what that means: Dress Day! After completing community service hours at Project Open Hand, the girls were ready for a day of “shopping” for the perfect prom dress. Just so you know, we at Athena’s are pretty hands-on with everything we do. On Dress Day we pack up hundreds of dresses, set them up at school, bring snacks and refreshments, provide transportation to those who need it, and make every effort to ensure that each girl leaves happy. And thanks to our hard-working staff and volunteers, that usually happens without a hitch. Major kudos to our wonderful volunteers, both new and old, and many thanks to our photographer, Jo Arellanes from LeahAndMark.com. Check out her photos from the day!

Now, start shopping for your own prom dress! Our adult prom fundraiser, A Night In Paris, is coming up on April 27, and you shouldn’t miss it. It’s your chance to have fun, win prizes, and dance the night away while also supporting our little org. Buy your tickets today, and kindly RSVP to our Facebook event!

Sunday Fun Day at Project Open Hand

Athena's Warehouse — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 19:26:27 +0000

120 collective hours at OH!

On Sunday, we headed over to Project Open Hand with 40 teenage girls to complete the first portion of The Prom Project. In exchange for a prom dress, each girl donates 3 hours of community service at Open Hand, one of our favorite nonprofits in Atlanta. For the unfamiliar, OH packages and delivers nutrition-conscious meals to elderly and chronically ill patients. They’ve been operating since 1988 and have recently reached a milestone: 20,000,000 meals delivered! This was our third year packaging meals at Open Hand for The Prom Project, and as always we had a blast. Next up: Dress Day on March 10!

Looking for Dress Day Volunteers 3/10

Athena's Warehouse — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:05:15 +0000

Interested in helping a girl find her dream dress for prom? We’re looking for volunteers for our next Dress Day at Cross Keys High School. The date is Saturday, March 10 from 9:30 to 3:30—we work in shifts, so you don’t need to be there the entire day. Volunteers are paired with a recipient for a personal “shopping” experience and are expected to be encouraging, positive, and supportive. Other duties include help with set-up, breakdown, and sign-in sheets. Snacks and fun provided! If this sounds up your alley, please fill out our volunteer form.

Extended interview with Steve Goss on “The Morning Edition”

Athena's Warehouse — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:46:24 +0000

Check out an extended version of founder Bee Nguyen’s interview with Steve Goss on “The Morning Edition.”

Founder Bee on NPR’s “Morning Edition” tomorrow!

Athena's Warehouse — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 18:27:44 +0000

Hey, Atlanta! Tune in to NPR tomorrow morning at 6:35 am or 8:35 am to hear founder Bee Nguyen talk about Athena’s Warehouse on Steve Goss’ “Morning Edition” (WABE, 90.1)!