April 12 Lilly Pulitzer Event to Benefit A Positive Step of Monroe County

Billy Davis, founder of A Positive Step Monroe County, center, Miki Yaras-Davis, left, and Lilly Pulitzer sales associate Catherine Whitney, right, get warmed up for a day of shopping to benefit APSMC. On Saturday, April 12, the Lilly Pulitzer shop at 600 Front Street in Key West will donate 10% of all sales to A Positive Step of Monroe County to help fund the Idle Hands Summer Youth Employment program. (Photo: Carol Tedesco/APSMC.org)

On Saturday, April 12, from 10:00am to 6:00pm, the Lilly Pulitzer shop at 600 Front Street in Key West will donate 10% of all sales to A Positive Step of Monroe County to help fund the organization’s 2025 Idle Hands Summer Youth Employment program.

The vibrant island of Key West and the iconic Lilly Pulitzer brand share a rich, colorful history, as the late celebrated Key West artist and sculptor Suzie dePoo (Agnes Helen Zuzek dePoo) created many of the whimsical, imaginative fabric art designs that defined the Lilly Pulitzer aesthetic.

On April 12, shoppers can support a wonderful program while lifting their spirits among a dazzling array of classic “Lilly” dresses, tops, shorts, jumpsuits, swimwear and accessories available at the Key West shop.

Since 2010, A Positive Step of Monroe County, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that serves some of Monroe County’s highest risk kids and their families, has partnered with the City of Key West to provide paid summer employment for Key West High School students who are returning to school the subsequent fall, aged 16 and up.

Each year, the City provides jobs in a variety of departments for students enrolled in the program, and also contributes $35,000.00 towards the annual program budget, which currently runs approximately $100,000, and covers student payroll, program overhead, the cost of a part time job coach/instructor, and training/orientation expenses.

With the support of individuals, community organizations, and local businesses such as Lilly Pulitzer, APSMC raises the remaining $65,000.

Billy Davis, founder and executive director of APSMC commented, “We are so grateful for the Key West Lilly Pulitzer team’s annual fundraising efforts that generously support our “Idle Hands” program, which does more than teach important work and social skills to our teen participants. This vital program also helps our students recognize their true potential and break free from cycles of low expectations,” he said.

For more information about the Lilly Pulitzer fundraiser for APSMC, contact Mark Rotella at [email protected]. For more information about APSMC and its various community support programs, contact executive director Billy Davis at [email protected] or visit apsmc.org.

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