Hello friends and community members, I am excited to announce that I am in the process of opening West Philadelphia's first container toy store in the Parkside Container Village. This unique concept store will provide a fun and interactive shopping experience for families and children of all ages. However, I need your help to make this dream a reality. I am seeking financial support to cover the costs of outfitting the container with shelves, displays, and other necessary fixtures. By supporting this campaign, you will be helping to bring a new and exciting addition to the Parkside community. Please share this campaign with your friends and family to help spread the word and make this toy store a reality. I appreciate your support!

BLACK DOLLS MATTER® Gift-A-Doll and Wrap-A-Gift events are a phenomenal success. Thank you, Truist, Lancaster Avenue 21st Century Business Association, Perfect Place Real Estate, Baobab Sentre, and every individual, organization, and business who donated to help us meet and exceed our goals and expectation. My heart is filled with joy. I'm looking forward to seeing the faces of the families and children of Gaudenzia, Inc., who will receive the beautiful dolls we wrapped with love. We are the change makers making a difference in the community and communities we serve. Happy Holidays!

#blackdollsmatter #TruistCares #holidaygiving #blackdolls  #community #giveback #blackownedbusiness

#Repost @thelibradoll with @make_repost ・・・ Happy Black History Month! Mini Christel is posing in her @blackdollsmatter shirt. Her ancestors always have her back. #BHM #blackhistorymonth #blackdollsmatter #blackbarbiedollcollector #adultdollcollector #blackdolls #blackhistory https://www.instagram.com/p/CZc4OR3J9OY/?utm_medium=tumblr

#Repost @fabigail_co with @make_repost ・・・ Selma convinced all the curvy ladies to change their shirts. Something is definitely brewing between Tina and Ji-Min. They can’t even be bothered to look at the camera, plus they’re already doing the #bobbseydykes thing and they haven’t even been on a date yet! #barbiedoll #aabarbie #blackbarbie #40thanniversaryblackbarbie #asianbarbie #aapibarbie #curvybarbie #madetomovebarbie #barbiecampaignteam #barbiefashionistas #barbieheadswap #handmadedollclothes #blackdollsmatter #matchymatchy #onwednesdaywewearpink #gaydolls #queerdolls #lesbiandolls #dollsinlove #barbiedreamhouse https://www.instagram.com/p/CWGPj8HAavc/?utm_medium=tumblr

#Repost @blackdollsarebeautiful with @make_repost ・・・ @mylifeasbrand_mla @ogdolls @americangirlbrand @blackdollsmatter #americangirldoll #americangirlbrand #americangirlclothes #americangirldollhouse #dolls #dollsofinstagram #18inchdollaccessories #18inchdollcollector #18inchdollclothes #agig #agiger #agcreateyourowndoll #agigphotofun2021 #ogdollsourgeneration #ogdolls #africanamericandolls #toys #cute #mylifeasdolls #creatologydolls #dollplay #dollinstagram #dollinfluencer #blackdollsarebeautiful #ourgenerationbrand #blackdollmagic #ourgenerationdollclothes #blackdollsmatter https://www.instagram.com/p/CVGYRlhpj_R/?utm_medium=tumblr

We've launched with @klarna.usa to offer the smoothest payment options at checkout! Just select Klarna at checkout to split your total purchase into 4 equal installments. No added interest or fees when you pay on time! #smooothshopping #klarna #blackdollsmatter #blackdolls #supportblackownedbusinesses #blackdoll https://www.instagram.com/p/CTxR2xqpZrz/?utm_medium=tumblr

#Repost @theevoluerhouse with @make_repost ・・・ It was so wonderful to hear from @mrcostudio at our #EvoluerGirl Empower ½ Hour. As a barrier-breaking puppet builder an Emmy Award-winning costume designer, a philanthropist, and founder of Black Dolls Matter, Mark is a role model for all youth.   .... #selflove #positiveselfimage #mentor #community #blackdollsmatter #blackdollsforblackgirls #blackdollsarebeautiful #costume #designer #philanthropist https://www.instagram.com/p/CRznLE-phog/?utm_medium=tumblr

#Repost @lula3197 with @make_repost #blackdollsmatter #blackdolls #blackmaledolls https://www.instagram.com/p/CRSQ_JyJ7pA/?utm_medium=tumblr

#Repost @denisefarinskydolls with @make_repost ・・・ #happyjuneteenth #blacklivesmatter #blackdollsmatter #freedomday June 19, 1865 @blackdollsmatter #blackbarbie #barbiefashionistas #blackdollsmatter #blackdolls #blackdollcompany #blackownedbusiness https://www.instagram.com/p/CQil63dJXe6/?utm_medium=tumblr

#Repost @teabirdtreasuresdolls with @make_repost ・・・ “Next time I babysit, I think we’ll stick to the playground.” #agig #agiger #agigphotojoy #agcaringforbaby #agcaringforbabyset #americangirlcaringforbaby #joy2everydoll #joy2everygirl #americangirldoll #dollstagram #dolls #blackdollsmatter #welliewisherscamille #ooakdolls #perfectlycutedoll #vintagedollclothes #babybee #babysitting #dolls https://www.instagram.com/p/CPA6AAGpKaH/?utm_medium=tumblr

#Repost @philadelphiacontemporary with @make_repost ・・・ This week’s Friday Fave comes from @mrcostudio! @blackdollsmatter is a social and educational advocacy campaign established to improve doll testing results within early childhood development and Pre-K programs. Black Dolls Matter® helps cultivate a positive impact on how African Americans see ourselves, our communities, and how our community is perceived globally. I’m grateful to have made my mark in the entertainment industry building puppets at The Jim Henson Muppet Workshop®, and now utilizing these skills in service of projects like Black Dolls Matter. #PhiladelphiaContemporary #fridayfaves #blackdollsmatter #blackdolls #theblackdollproject #blackdollmakers #blackpuppetmakers #daytimeemmys #appreciation #gratitude https://www.instagram.com/p/CO4b8nLJS7U/?igshid=176xwqxxevhrz

Happiest Mother’s Day!!! https://www.instagram.com/p/COqCurIJBit/?igshid=1doof9kgihw8b

#Repost @celebratesoulfuldolls with @make_repost ・・・ Springtime in the Soul Garden... Soulful Dolls Daria’s off to get her hoop on, but can’t break away from little buddies. She love’s her @blackdollsmatter hoodie and Addis sneakers!☮️🦮🏀👟🌿🪴#acelebrationofsoulfuldolls #blackdollsmatter ##onesixthsense #blackbarbie #blackdollsofinstagram #dollsofinstagram #fashionistabarbie #mtmbarbie #miniaturepuppies #madetomovebarbie #dollfurniture #onesixthscale #dolldioramas #dollphotography #fashiondolldioramas #fashiondollphotography #barbiestyle #miniturezengarden #mattel #16scale https://www.instagram.com/p/COdM96FJL6E/?igshid=gs7t9jsaxame

I am honored to have created the doll for young Aretha Franklin for the television series @natgeogenius Thank you, Susan Lori Parks for your vision and direction. Big thanks to the King of Props @kebbladd for giving us this opportunity to do what I love to do. "Every doll has a story to tell" - #blackdollsmatter #arethafranklin #respect #geniusaretha #natgeo #blackgirlmagic #blackdollmagic #blackownedbusiness #blackdollmaker #susanloriparks #blackfilmmakers #blackfilms #blackpropmaker https://www.instagram.com/p/CM4jVLoJ3sH/?igshid=1lbeci7bmyrm8

@natgeogenius Aretha begins tonight! @mrcostudio & @blackdollsmatter are proud to have contributed to the magic. #blackdollsmatter #natgeoaretha #blackdollmaker #blackdolls https://www.instagram.com/p/CMs53L7puhH/?igshid=1tpb2qz9q0eep

Black Dolls Matter® tees are available in multiple sizes from fashion dolls to adult sizes. #blackdollsmatter #blackgirls #blackgirlmagic #blackownedbusiness #blacklivesmatter #blackexcellence #blackentrepreneurs #blackeverything https://www.instagram.com/p/CLx5ZypJyLB/?igshid=bfk5l471utmn

In celebration of Black History Month when you purchase Black Girls Matter merchandise this month we will donate 20% of the sale to The Evoluer House so that they can continue to deliver life-changing programs that empower urban girls for success. #blackdollsmatter #blackgirls #blackgirlmagic #blackgirlsmatter #blackownedbusiness #blacklivesmatter #blackexcellence #blackentrepreneurs #blackeverything #evoluerhouse https://www.instagram.com/p/CLx4HfgJjwQ/?igshid=119y1otrr57bj

#Repost @theevoluerhouse with @get_repost ・・・ Reposted from @the_nancy_marie WE MATTER! Purchase your Black Girls Matter shirt from Emmy Award winning designer Mark Ruffin of @blackdollsmatter by February 28 and 20% of your purchase will be donated to @theevoluerhouse 💖 www.blackdollsmatter.com #blackgirlsmatter #support #nonprofit #empoweringgirls #blackdollsmatter #blackgirls #blackgirlsmatter #blackhistorymonth #blackownedbusiness #blackgirlmagic #evoluerhouse https://www.instagram.com/p/CLx3mhHJDqs/?igshid=1umourvd2s1l6

#Repost @badgalindy with @get_repost ・・・ Are you making time for things that fulfill you?⁣ ⁣ If your answer was no, you're not alone. Millions of people around the world don't feel fulfilled in what they do. And while sometimes we have to do things that don't fulfill us, it is possible to create a balance.⁣ ⁣ I found fulfillment by cultivating the skills I learned at my full-time job and applying them to a mission that I care deeply about in my spare time as Board Treasurer of The Evoluer House: an organization empowering our girls of color to become the next India’s of the future 🙃. ⁣ ⁣ Here's 3 simple steps to finding what makes YOU feel fulfilled:⁣ ✨Identify what you're passionate about. What gets you going? What are you always talking about to your friends and family? I personally can't shut up about equal rights, female empowerment, and the environment. ⁣ ✨List out the skills you have. I am a CPA so I oversee our Accounting function to ensure our funds are going to the right places. Nonprofits need help in so many areas, from social media to making gift baskets!⁣ ✨Reach out to local nonprofits that have a mission that aligns with your passions and ask them if they could use support in any of the areas you've identified as your skillset. The answer is almost always yes!⁣ ⁣ 🗣 P.S. 20% of the proceeds from the sale of the t-shirt I'm wearing go to The Evoluer House. And if you aren't a pink person like yours truly, the shirt is available in 12 colors 🌈. Link in bio: https://blackdollsmatter.com/ #blackdollsmatter #blackgirlmagic #blackgirls #empowerblackgirls #theevoluerhouse https://www.instagram.com/p/CLDfqWqpifj/?igshid=1sjhakfzximf5