In this episode, Linda Pryor, extends the Student Changemakers podcast with another BA student who is running a successful non-profit organization. 

Bella Smith, a junior at the school founded her nonprofit organization called, Dress Campaign, Inc., about a year ago. The mission of the organization is to provide lightly used dresses for teens so that everyone has an opportunity to have their own dance dress. When her sister went to college, she realized how many dance dresses, normally only worn once, sat in her closet collecting dust. She took it upon herself to collect dresses and spread the joy of getting dressed up for a school dance without worrying about the hefty price tag. She has been able to increase the impact by partnering with many local high schools to hold "dress drives" and get more girls to donate their dresses. Girls can "shop" for their dress in a custom built trailer that Bella takes to various locations around Wisconsin. 

The idea has been very successful. It helps to keep dresses from being stored uselessly for years or being sent to a landfill, and brings joy to many students who might not be able to have this experience.

 Service is a part of student life at all Levels of BA. The school's youngest students participate in service projects such as making toys for dogs in shelters, collecting and delivering food to the local food pantry, and cleaning up around campus. Middle School students become involved in planning and executing service projects. Upper School students spearhead their own initiatives, demonstrating their leadership and organizational skills. 

If you enjoyed this podcast, please review, subscribe, and consider mentioning the Mission Moments podcast to a friend. For questions about this podcast please email the host, Linda Pryor, Executive Director of the Center for Mission & Academics at Brookfield Academy, at linda.pryor@brookfieldacademy.org.

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