“Awareness is like the sun. When it shines on things, they are transformed.” 

-Thich Nhat Hanh

The Little Black Dress Initiative (LBDI) is a fundraising campaign to bring awareness to the distresses of poverty and violence against women, and the impacts they can have on a woman’s access to resources, her confidence and professional opportunities.

How it works:

Get Involved:

• Learn More
• Donate
• Become an Advocate
  • Already registered? Set up your fundraising page
  • Access the Advocate Resource Packet for key dates, fundraising tools and tips, and FAQs
• Attend an LBDI event
  • Kickoff Party on Thursday, February 7th, from 6-9pm at Explorateur (member registration, non-member registration) Waitlist only
  • Closeout Brunch on Saturday, March 2nd from 11:30am-2:30pm at Lion’s Tail (member registration, non-member registration)
•  Spread the word on social media with the hashtag #LBDIBoston

Our Community Partners

Our 2019 community partners are Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC) and Catie’s Closet.