Bulldog Boutique Update

How Generosity is Fueling Positive Change

In Rhode Island, 14% of children live in poverty. Families who struggle to provide for their basic needs, including clothing, must be recognized. This need extends beyond everyday wear, as dresses and outfits for special events are more costly than ever. The Bulldog Boutique strives to provide formal wear for Westerly High School Students in preparation for events such as Prom, Graduation, and Homecoming. 

With prom right around the corner in May and June, it is the perfect time for students to visit the Bulldog Boutique and get their prom dresses, dress pants, ties, or other accessories.

With the help of the community, the Bulldog Boutique has collected many of these clothing items and accessories. 

The news about Bulldog Boutique recently spread on social media, and the response was incredible. The community supported Bulldog Boutique through generous donations and heartfelt messages. 

A local business owner generously donated garment bags, wooden hangers, boutique-style bags, and jewelry bags to create an authentic student retail experience. This thoughtful gesture gives students a sense of shopping at an actual store. 

The generosity of our community also includes recent high school graduates who have donated their trendy and modern prom dresses. The best part is that these dresses are perfect for students to wear to feel confident and beautiful in the latest fashion.

The timing that the Bulldog Boutique reached out for donations was ideal for adults cleaning out their closets for the upcoming spring season. 

The Bulldog Boutique is also undergoing a remarkable transformation, thanks to the incredible efforts of a dedicated team from the construction department led by the construction teacher, Mr. Patty. With his unique ideas, Mr. Patty has taken the Bulldog Boutique to a new level. The boutique will soon have its own room, built by Mr. Patty and his crew!

If you would like to donate anything, please don't hesitate to contact Ocean Lombard or Mrs. Ljungberg. If you want to look at the Bulldog Boutique items, please visit B304. Additionally, you can contact Mrs. Ljungberg at sljungberg@westerly.k12.ri.us