Tawana Tee will celebrate her birthday by hosting a fundraiser for an eastside Laundromat.
[Charleston, South Carolina] Hip-Hop Publicist, Tawana Tee, will celebrate her birthday at Laundry Matters on Wednesday, September 5.
Laundry Matters, a division of R3, Inc. (Real Talk-Real Action-Real Results), provides free laundry services to homeless individuals throughout Charleston’s eastside community. With 13 washers and a dozen dryers, Laundry Matters, isn’t the most common place for a traditional birthday party—Tawana Tee seems to think otherwise.
“The laundromat serves a greater purpose. It’s more than just a venue for my party. It’s an asset to the eastside community, and the only place of its kind. So, I’ve decided to throw a birthday fundraiser in support of Laundry Matters.”
The public is invited to celebrate the hip-hop publicist’s 33rd birthday by raising funds for Laundry Matters. On a daily average, R3, Inc. and volunteers, provide a minimum of $75-$100 in quarters to fund one free wash and drying service to patrons.
“Instead of receiving gifts, I would like for my supporters to stop by Laundry Matters and make a contribution…in quarters.”
Laundry Matters also offers a meeting space for computer/technology classes, support groups, tutoring, and community outreach. However, to maintain these services, R3, Inc. relies on donations and partnerships. In celebration of Tawana Tee’s birthday, suggested donations amounts are:
- 33 Quarters/$8.25 Her age on Sept. 5
- 38 Quarters/$9.50 Her date of birth
- 40 Quarters/$10.00 A standard roll of quarters
- In Kind Donations Ex: washing powder, bleach, fabric softener
“With the help of Tawana Tee and other collaborative partners, we can continue to provide free access to clean clothes,” said David White Jr, Co-Founder, of R3, Inc. “Our services are both unique and imperative to the people we serve.”
To add to the birthday celebration, Many fACEs will be providing a soundtrack.
Laundry Matters will run its normal business hours, so the public is encourage to drop in between the hours of 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. The College of Charleston’s Catholic Student Association, will also be facilitating a free laundry night on the 5th.
Light refreshments will be served.
Laundry Matters is located at 51 Reid Street on the eastside of Charleston. For more information or to learn how to donate to R3, Inc. and Laundry Matters, email laundrymatters@ther3inc.org or visit ther3inc.org
Who: Tawana Tee, Publicist & R3, Inc.
What: Fundraiser
Where: Laundry Matters
51 Reid Street
Charleston, South Carolina 29403
When: Wednesday, September 5, 2018
6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
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About
Tawana Tee offers freelance PR & Marketing services in Charleston. She is mostly known as the publicist to Matt Monday and SALIS. And, while her followers know her as “the” Hip-Hop publicist, Tawana Tee’s talents are deeply rooted in theater.
Tawana Tee studied theater at Charleston County School of the Arts and Tennessee State University. She holds a B.S in Speech Communications & Theater with a concentration in Journalism and a Master of Mass Communication.Tawana Tee is also a member of the Charleston Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
R3, Inc. (Real Talk Real Action Real Results) is an organization inspired by a passion to uplift youth. R3, Inc. equips the youth with the tools to enhance positive behavior, self-worth, self-esteem and educational achievement. Through superior programs and supportive partners, R3, Inc. aims to enrich the lives of our youth before the age of 10. In addition to its youth programs, the Charleston-based organization also operates Laundry Matters.
Laundry Matters is an essential and thriving resource for the community but it is also more than that. Through Laundry Matters, R3, Inc. employs three local residents, provides free laundry services for homeless individuals, offers free adult computer classes, and provide other empowering resources for the community
