Got bras that just don’t fit? Here’s an opportunity to put them to good use.
Soma Intimates of Grand Ridge Plaza is collecting new and worn bras for women at the Eastside LifeWire shelter. It’s part of Soma’s nationwide Giving is Beautiful campaign to help women affected by domestic violence.
At women’s shelters, bras are the most-needed yet least donated clothing item. Now through August 5, you can drop off bras of any size, color, brand or style at the Grand Ridge Plaza boutique. Nursing bras, junior bras and sports bras are also greatly appreciated.
Since opening the boutique in 2014, Soma Issaquah has collected close to 400 bras for LifeWire. Based in Bellevue, LifeWire is one of Washington State’s largest domestic violence service providers.
“We’re thankful to everyone who takes time to come in and donate bras here at Grand Ridge Plaza,” said Jordan Reed, store manager, Soma Intimates Issaquah. “Some women drop off as many as eight or nine bras, while others donate a single bra. Every bra makes a difference.”
Worried that a bra is no longer wearable? Bring it to Soma and it will be recycled. Soma is partnering with The Bra Recyclers, a textile company specializing in the recycling and reuse of new and worn bras. Damaged or unwearable bras collected at Soma are sent to The Bra Recyclers for conversion into reusable materials.
Save the Date: Bra Donation Event—Thursday, July 30 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Soma Intimates of Grand Ridge Plaza invites you to a bra donation event on Thursday, July 30 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. For each bra donated at the event, Soma will enter your name to win a new bra from the boutique. (Donate five bras and your name is entered five times.) You’ll also receive 15% off any new bra purchases. No RSVP needed.
Soma Intimates of Grand Ridge Plaza invites you to a bra donation event on Thursday, July 30 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. For each bra donated at the event, Soma will enter your name to win a new bra from the boutique. (Donate five bras and your name is entered five times.) You’ll also receive 15% off any new bra purchases. No RSVP needed.
One Million Bras: Soma’s national goal is to reach one million bras donated. Boutiques across the country have collected more than 980,000 bras since the program began in 2010. Soma is also giving $1 to the National Network to End Domestic Violence for every bra donated, up to $10,000.
Soma Intimates is located at 1520 Highlands Drive NE in Issaquah Highlands, between MOD Pizza and TD Curran. You can reach Soma at (425) 507-4545 with any questions.
Directions and Parking at Grand Ridge Plaza: From I-90, take Exit 18 and follow E Sunset Way/Highlands Drive toward Issaquah Highlands. Continue on Highlands Drive for about half a mile to arrive at Grand Ridge Plaza.
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