A Q-4 Youth Enterprise Experience Program Copyright 2007 All Rights Reserved Evening Gown & Professional Attire Rental Sponsorship Program

Problem Statement Women, age 16 to 96—several of whom attend local churches, and work within local organizations, are unable to attend special functions, due in large to their inability to purchase a gown for the occasion. Local indicators reflect an increase in the numbers graduating, yet many of these youth are unable to attend proms, coronation balls, even weddings, because they lack proper attire. The cost for these dresses typically begin at $79.99 and easily reach costs of $500 to $1,000, in our community. Many low-income mothers want to celebrate their child’s special day, whatever the event, but are unable to afford the gown necessary for them to “fit in”. An employee may wish to attend an annual banquet at their job, but are unable to because the only outfit they have to wear to work is a uniform. Women need a low-cost gown and attire renting program. We are that program.

Mission To enable inner-city young ladies and women, desiring to attend special functions: graduations, weddings, balls, dinners, meetings, etc., with a selection of beautiful, up-scale gowns and outfits suitable for their special occasion, via LCoA’s evening gown rental sponsorship program: Inner-city Queen. To involve local organizations in LCoA’s effort to help empower those at or below the poverty level; and Q-4 Quality Services’ effort to engage young people in entrepreneurial awareness via its Youth Enterprise Experience Program.

Sponsor Agreement Not to alter gowns in any way, upon receipt; To have all rented garments dry cleaned and returned no later than noon, 3 days post event or concede a $5 penalty per garment per day late; That should management dispute condition of garment, upon return, or if garment is returned torn, stained, or otherwise damaged, sponsor will remit up to 50% of replacement cost, in addition to any late charges which may be applicable; That every 7 th garment rented shall be free of cost; however, dry cleaning and late fee remain responsibility of sponsor. ALL SPONSORS: CHURCHES, WOMEN’S ORGANIZATIONS, & PRIVATE SPONSORS AGREE:

Rental Program Guidelines Interested party (or sponsor) view our Gowns and Attire page. Select the outfit(s) you would like to rent. Review the calendar to ensure gown(s) availability on date of your occasion. Reserve your gown by competing the Gown Rental Reservation form on Rental Reservations page. (Please remember to click “submit”.) Organization will be telephoned and ed within 1 business day to confirm your order. Upon garment pick-up, payment and sponsor responsibility agreement contract signing will ensue. Following use, sponsor must remit gown to your local dry cleaner of choice. Garment, with proof of dry cleaning, should be returned to our office within 48 hours, or no later than noon on the 3 rd day following the date of activity, to avoid any late charges.

Rental Guidelines (cont.) If applicable, late and damages fees are paid by the sponsor upon remittance. Please note, if event reservation is longer than 2 weeks away, sponsor must print off, complete, sign reservation request form for the date(s) needed then fax or mail rental contract to our office to ensure reservations. This agreement binds both the sponsor and the gown supplier. If gown rental is not fulfilled for the date reserved, sponsor will pay the rental cost for 1 day of usage. If the gown has not yet been returned via the previous renting party, ICQ will offer another gown of choice, at no out-of-pocket costs to the sponsor. This excludes any damages made to the gown during use, however.