How we started:

Always wanting to have a clothing swap, Tania started her planning. After hearing Pebbles had hosted some, she reached and the two connected. Looking for a location, the Garde Arts Center was more than happy to host a community event that was also open to the youth. And here we are! Now entering our 4th year!!

Thank you to all of the sponsors and hosts over the years, who have made this a success

Thank You SO Much for Joining Us.

Life with Tania - Tania Maduro

Tania, 33, is a SE CT Local, and a travel and lifestyle influencer. After travelling for many years, she's now searching for a home base in SE CT. Check her out for a range of topics varying from gardening to politics, and everything in-between.

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The Garde Arts Center

SE Connecticut’s non-profit home for the performing arts, cinema and education, the Garde Arts Center was founded in 1985 to save, restore and operate in the heart of downtown New London the historic (1926) Garde Theater and Building as a regional cultural gathering place and economic catalyst.

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Pebbles - Alyssa Engdahl

Podcast host and radio personality who continually exceeds expectations for producers, production / imaging staff, creative service departments, ad agencies, talent agents, and freelancers around the United States with her style.

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Hearing Youth Voices

HYV develops working class, Black and brown young people into courageous and skilled leaders capable of running issue-based campaigns, leading coalitions and alliances, and uniting us across our differences to build the power necessary to advance justice.

Social Acceptid - Angela Felisa

Authentic marketing with your individuality in mind. Social media management, content creation and strategy.

Bree Owner of Holistic Skin Solutions

Breanna Haskins is a dually licensed Esthetician and Lash Artist. She specializes in body waxing and results driven facials. Breanna's passion is working with clients to heal skin conditions with a truly holistic approach.

Hope Lee owner of Lashes by Lee & Co

Hope has been in business for seven years. She is a licensed lash technician and instructor. Hope enjoys being an instructor and helping women along the entrepreneur journey. Her passion is to support women in business.

Carol of BR The Network

We are a multifaceted hub offering social media marketing, videography, and photography services tailored for businesses seeking impactful digital presence. . While we're deeply rooted in professional growth, our core mission extends to give back to the communities where we work and live i

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Sound Community Services

At SCS, they dedicate their days to providing a culture of compassion and human connection that fosters hope through support, education, and opportunity. Theirs is a mission defined by passion, intention, inclusion, diversity an enriched connection to our community, those we serve and a belief that any statistic can be overcome when you dare greatly from the heart.

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Covenant Shelter of New London

The Covenant Shelter of New London provides emergency shelter, with the goal of obtaining permanent, stable housing for their guests.

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Safe Futures

Safe Futures saves lives, restores hope and changes the future for those impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and trafficking in southeastern Connecticut.

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Homeless Hospitality Center

The Homeless Hospitality Center is a place of safety and welcome to adults facing homelessness in southeastern Connecticut.