Due to the outbreak of Coronavirus and lack of ability to raise needed funds
we are currently addressing operations and how to move forward.
While we have received a huge number of gowns, unfortunately financial donations have not kept pace. As a result we are reaching an unmanageable supply of materials without the volunteers to process them nor the funds to store them. 
We greatly appreciate your patience as we determine our options. 
In light of these circumstances we are not accepting any donations of
gowns.

I was at an event this past weekend, selling little craft things to raise funds for the charity, talking with folks about what we do and generally interacting with some of the most lovely people. To my surprise, someone stepped up, picked up the leaflet and asked "do you really think this helps people?" After saying yes absolutely I do, they proceeded to ask "really, you think these outfits help? how?" Now to my credit, the smile never left my face, I did my level best to ans