Holiday Shopping Event to Benefit DC Area Women & Girls

Dec. 2, 2013 - PRLog -- The Nina McLemore boutique in Chevy Chase is kicking off the holiday season by offering shoppers a unique opportunity to give back. The boutique is donating 15 percent of all sales made from December 2 – 15 to Washington Area Women’s Foundation. And on December 7, a special in-store event will give shoppers a chance to meet Nina for a presentation and personal styling, receive one free class from Potomac Pilates (http://www.potomacpilates.net/) (with in-store purchase), and enter a raffle to win one month of unlimited pilates classes.

The partnership between The Women’s Foundation and Nina McLemore is the result of a shared belief that the power and promise of women and girls in our community is a resource worth investing in.

“After years in the fashion industry and many business trips around the world, it became clear to me that women faced many gender barriers including education, bias, and cultural norms, not just around the world, but in the U.S. as well,” said Nina McLemore. “Helping women sustain, grow and achieve their ultimate potential is very important to me and something that we, as women, need to support.”

“We are so grateful that individuals and businesses like Nina McLemore recognize the importance of investing in women and families right here in our community,” said Nicky Goren, president of The Women’s Foundation. “The Foundation has touched the lives of hundreds of thousands of people over the past 15 years, and the generosity of community members like Nina helps ensure that we can continue our work until we reach our ultimate goal: a region without poverty.”

Washington Area Women’s Foundation (http://thewomensfoundation.org/) transforms the lives of women and girls through grantmaking, research and education, advocacy, and catalyzing philanthropy. Since 1998, the Foundation has created opportunities for women and girls to reach their full potential, and for our community to prosper through their involvement.

Nina McLemore (http://www.ninamclemore.com/) is a line of clothing designed by a woman with fashion and business expertise for smart, confident women on the go.

The Nina McLemore boutique is located at 5310B Western Avenue (next to Capital Grille) in Chevy Chase, MD.