LBDI
Thank you to our 2025 LBDI Sponsors!
Can one black dress for five short days create awareness about issues that affect others for a lifetime?
The iconic Little Black Dress (LBD) is usually thought of as just a fashionable wardrobe staple– great for business or a fun night out. So why is the LBD at the center of an awareness campaign about poverty? By wearing the same LBD for 5 days in a row, JLGL hopes to illustrate the restrictions poverty places on choices, opportunities, and access to resources.
From November 3rd – 7th we hope to:
- RAISE AWARENESS of the effects of illiteracy and poverty on the children in our community;
- ILLUSTRATE how limited resources affect daily life;
- RAISE FUNDS TO support Reading Readiness and Clothe Our Community.
The Junior League of Greater Lakeland works on projects and with community partners to provide books, literacy opportunities, school uniforms, and hygiene essentials, as well as bring awareness to issues that affect women and children’s wellness. Please support JLGL as they tackle this important issue. You can follow our Little Black Dress Initiative journey throughout the week on our Facebook Page.
How can YOU help?
1. Donate to our Little Black Dress Initiative! A full backpack or supplies for a reading enrichment activity can be sponsored for $25, but every little bit helps! As little as $5 can gift a new pack of socks or a new book to a child in need.
2. Tell your friends! Spreading the word is what LBDI is all about!
Partnership Opportunities
Reading Is Fundamental Partner $10,000+
- Recognition as a supporter of the Little Black Dress Initiative and provider of 2,000 books to be distributed into our community
- Yearlong recognition at all League Member events
- Logo on JLGL website and social media
- Logo printed on half page in the JLGL Annual Report
- 10 JLGL Event Tickets
Clothe Our Community Partner $7,500
- Recognition as a supporter of the Little Black Dress Initiative and provider of 300 backpacks to be distributed into our community
- Yearlong recognition at all League Member events
- Logo on JLGL website and social media
- Logo printed on half page in the JLGL Annual Report
- 6 JLGL Event Tickets
Ready to Read Partner $5,000
- Recognition as a supporter of the Little Black Dress Initiative and provider of 1,000 books to be distributed into our community
- Yearlong recognition at all League Member events
- Logo on JLGL website and social media
- Logo printed on quarter page in the JLGL Annual Report
- 4 JLGL Event Tickets
School Essentials Partner $2,500
- Recognition as a supporter of the Little Black Dress Initiative and provider of 100 backpacks to be distributed into our community
- Yearlong recognition at all League Member events
- Logo on JLGL website and social media
- Logo printed in the JLGL Annual Report
- 2 JLGL Event Tickets
Literacy Leader $1,000
- Recognition as a supporter of the Little Black Dress Initiative and provider of 200 books to be distributed into our community
- Yearlong recognition at all League Member events
- Recognition on social media, website, and JLGL Annual Report
Clothing Supporter $500
- Recognition as a supporter of the Little Black Dress Initiative and provider of 10 uniforms
- Recognition on social media, website, and JLGL Annual Report
Backpack Partner $250
- Recognition as a supporter of the Little Black Dress Initiative and provider of 10 backpacks
- Recognition on social media, website, and JLGL Annual Report