A few donors came with suits, dresses, and
other things Alishe’ah would need for the
trip. Her teacher Michael Huels donated
her plane ticket.
Scarlet, a boutique in Little Rock, offered
not just one or two items but enough
clothes, shoes, and accessories for all of the
formal and casual events and activities of
Alishe’ah’s trip. The 16-year-old got to
spend an afternoon in the boutique with
the Scarlet crew and a few Our House staff
members. Alishe’ah, a fun and outgoing
teenage girl, had the time of her life
modeling each outfit and choosing which
she would wear during her trip—dresses for
formal dinners and meetings; shorts and
summer dresses for exploring Washington,
D.C. with her teammates; and even something comfy to wear on her first-ever plane
ride. The lucky ones who got to witness her
shopping trip were entertained as she
posed for everyone, danced in front of the
mirror, and fell in love with a pair of bright
purple shoes.
When it came time to choose some jewelry,
Alishe’ah suddenly looked a little shy. She
softly said, “I don’t want to be greedy.” The
Scarlet staff, having fun dressing her up,
encouraged her to add some jewelry to her
outfits, along with a new bag.
After the trip, the clothes were Alishe’ah’s
to keep. Some are great for her internship
with Our House’s summer youth program,
and some will be perfect for interviews as
she looks for jobs after high school.