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Join
PLUS Positive (PLUS+) for an early evening of philanthropy, cocktails,
entertainment, and shopping.



 




Atlanta based organization, PLUS
Positive (PLUS+) will host their official launch party for their forming
non-profit organization to benefit plus size men and women.

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PLUS Positive’s (PLUS+) launch party
will be held on August 10, 2013 from 5-9pm, featuring a silent auction, fashion
show and live entertainment at Harlem Nights (Ultra Lounge), 201 Courtland St.
NE, Atlanta, GA 30303. Plus size men, women, and supporters are invited to
attend the launch party, participate in the auction, network and enjoy a plus
size fashion show and entertainment.

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The goal of PLUS Positive (PLUS+) is to
promote “PLUS Positivity” ™ by empowering plus size men and women globally, to
impact their local communities. They focus specifically in the areas of
personal & professional development, community service, fashion and
entertainment.



 



PLUS Positive (PLUS+) hosts various
programs for every demographic. MaKenzie Matters is a program that brings CPR
awareness and education plus care packages for families whose children are in
Pediatric ICU. The program was created in honor of a 2 year old who recently
passed away from choking. For the teens: “See Positive” a self-esteem campaign
to help youth see the positive within themselves and their future. For the
adults: “Heart to Heart” is a program created to help those heal from physical,
mental, emotional and sexual abuse. Additional programs include “Renaissance
Man U” for the men, as well as “Lunch n Learns” for personal and professional
development.



 



Nicki Lynch, Founder of PLUS Positive
(PLUS+) shared, “With the launch party, it’s our hope to introduce ourselves to
the community, and to build relationships with businesses, organizations, and
people interested in making a positive impact. She continues, “We want to raise
the funds needed to properly service the plus size community and foster size
diversity in the fashion and entertainment industries.”



 



PLUS Positive’s (PLUS+) Launch Party
& Silent Auction Fundraiser begins at 5pm. VIP and general admission tickets
can be purchased at http://pluspositivity.ticketleap.com/thelaunch/ For more
information about this growing organization, please visit
http://www.pluspositive.org



 



For more information
about PLUS Positive (PLUS+) or the launch, please contact Kym Oglesby, raveenamediagroups@gmail.com
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