Dress It Up is a Student-led 501(c)3 Sustainability Project that facilitates the exchange of garments between organizations.
Sustainability Made Easy
Student Ambassadors from around the country lead the efforts within their communities
to collect and distribute garments.
Statistics
Dress It Up held its first event in November 2023.
We're proud to share our up-to-date statistics that demonstrate our commitment to sustainability and giving.
550+
Formalwear Garments Donated
5k+
Gently-used Garments Donated
60+
Number of Event Days
$389k
Estimated Retail Value of Items Donated
$99k
Estimated Resale Value of Items Donated
HIGH
Economic and Sustainability Impact to the Community
Retail v Resale
Retail Formal $200
Retail Other $50
Resale at 25%
Meet the Founders
Dress It Up was founded in October of 2023 by a team of
High School Students in Tampa, Florida
Cate
Burchett
Founder &
Chief Engagement Officer
Class of 2027
Ava
LaBarbera
Founder &
Chief Communications Officer
Class of 2027
Isabella Rauscher
Founder &
Chief Sponsorship Officer
Class of 2027
Why Choose Dress It Up?
Donors
As a donor, you can be confident your donated items are going to organizations and individuals who are most in need.
Organizations
Completely Turn-key Collection and Distribution Events.
Dress It Up provides the items your organization needs most, when you need them most (i.e. warm coats in winter, prom dresses in spring).
Ambassadors
We can help launch your community service project.
Have fun while helping your local community.
Grow your leadership skills and expand your resume.
Earn Service Hours.
Meet the Ambassadors
The Dress It Up Ambassadors and their teams of volunteers are the engine of the organization. Ambassadors coordinate Collection & Distribution Events within their schools and communities.
Join the Ambassador Team today by emailing dressitupproject@gmail.com
Makayla Adams
Tampa, FL
Preston Arndt
Jesuit High School
Tampa, FL
Emory Braswell
Centerstage Dance Academy
Tampa, Florida
Harper Brodsky
One Elite Cheer Gym
Odessa, FL
Camryn Broyles
Carrollwood Day School
Tampa, FL
Nicolas Capo
Berkeley Preparatory School
Tampa, FL
Rhian Carrido
Washington High School
Fremont, California
Campbell Carson
Mother Theresa Catholic School
Tampa, FL
Nick Couluris
Clearwater Ice Storm
Clearwater, FL
Donovan Garrido
Calvary Christian High School
Ella Hobgood
Sickles High School
Tampa, FL
Lily Kilkelly
Alonso High School
Tampa, FL
Sophia Ladis
Cheer Express Allstars
Oldsmar, Florida
Michaela Loebel
Martinez Middle School
Lutz, FL
Mason Lucas
Robinson High School
Tampa, FL
Kathryn McAteer
H.B. Plant High School
Tampa, FL
Lexi Medina
Steinbrenner High School
Lutz, FL
Giada Mintrone
Land o Lakes High School
Land o Lakes, FL
Delaney Quinn O'Hara
West Florida Flames Soccer Club
Avery Quatrino
Land o Lakes High School
Land o Lakes, FL
Devonna Smith
South Pasco Predators Cheer
Land o Lakes, FL
Morgan Smith
Cherokee Bluff High School
Braselton, GA
Addison Thompson
Osceola Fundamental High School
Seminole, FL
Liberty Timothy
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Odessa, FL
Kah'rin Vance
Espiritu Santo Catholic School & Safety Harbor Little League
Safety Harbor, FL
Victoria Williner Williamson
Westlake Christian School
Palm Harbor, FL
Event Photo Gallery
We love to share photos from our events!
Every event helps to improve our community.