About LBDI
Founded in 2014 by the Junior League of London, the Little Black Dress initiative (LBDI) is a week-long awareness and fundraising campaign that harnesses the power of social media to illustrate the restrictions poverty places on choices, opportunities, and access to resources.
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Advocates wear a black outfit for five consecutive days in an effort to spark conversations and awareness about the Junior League’s mission and impact areas.
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Throughout the week League members post social media content to advocate and raise awareness for the numerous programs the Junior League of Albany, GA, Inc. partners with to spark conversations around some of Albany's most critical issues, including human trafficking and domestic violence awareness and prevention, health and wellness, education, food insecurity, and adult and adolescent literacy.
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Poverty in Albany, GA
According to the U.S. Census findings in 2022, 29.6% of Albany residents were in poverty, with a median income of $43,724 and per-capita income of $23,824, which is 16.9% higher than the state poverty rate and 18.5% higher than the national poverty rate, 38% lower than the state median income, and 37.1% lower than the state per-capita income.
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Poverty in our area has caused lagging income and homeownership rates, higher rates of individuals who do not have medical insurance and less who have high school diplomas and college degrees, which means a lower chance of securing a high-paying, secure job with benefits for the individual and their family.
What Your Donation Will Support
All LBDI proceeds will be used to further the mission of JLA. All donations are tax-deductible.
Funds raised will be given to the following: Phoebe's Children's Miracle Network and vote pending for our other organization.