The Metropolitan Board of the Chicago Urban League Gives Back in a Big Way

CHICAGO - March 23, 2015 - PRLog -- The Metropolitan Board of the Chicago Urban League is gearing up for its annual MBoutique - a signature program dedicated to uplifting Chicagoland youth by providing prom essentials to high school aged young women. Every year dozens of high school girls participate in MBoutique, where they have the opportunity to receive all of their prom essentials under one roof for free. Local residents, bridal salons, boutiques and stores donate hundreds of products, dresses, shoes, accessories and services for the initiative. Stylists will be on hand to assist with assembling the perfect look as well as makeup and hair artists giving free demonstrations and tutorials, MBoutique will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2015 from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm at King College Preparatory High School, located on 4445 S. Drexel Blvd, Chicago, IL.

The Metropolitan Board is committed to promoting and supporting the ideas and goals of the Chicago Urban League through community outreach, fundraising and membership development.

“We are excited about MBoutique and all of the young women that will benefit from the program,” said Jason W. Johnson, president of the Metropolitan Board of the Chicago Urban League. “Numerous donors have enriched this event for the past seven years with their in-kind contributions and by volunteering their time and services. It is rewarding to be able to help young people prepare for a special day that they will remember for the rest of their lives.”

Sponsors for the event include: King College Prep High School, Hair Executives, Crystal-Eyez Makeup and Beauty Lounge, Inspiration Corporation and Hodgson Consulting & Solutions, Ltd. Previous sponsors include Fashion Fair, Sephora, Target and Unilever. MBoutique seeks to service 250 high school girls, offering special prom tips and advice during the event via a Tweet Up with the hashtag #MBoutique15. Attendees are encouraged to join in the twitter party for the chance to win a special prize.

MBoutique is accepting in-kind donations of dresses, shoes, accessories, makeup and grooming products. Interested parties can contact mboutique1983@gmail.com.

About the Metropolitan Board:

The Metropolitan Board of the Chicago Urban League is Chicago's young professional organization of choice for its distinctive capacity and commitment in providing activities that are characterized by excellence in community service, fundraising, and dedication to the nurturance and development of its diverse members to empower communities and change lives through consistent involvement in the Urban League movement. Learn more information about the Metropolitan Board please visit mb-connect.com, at Facebook.com/MetroboardCUL or on Twitter at @MetroboardCUL.