The “Ladies of the Leg”—Catherine Stark, Trish Bergin, Leslie Kennedy and Stephanie Bontempi—have banded together to help women in need with a most charitable endeavor.
Amidst Women's History Month, the legislative four-pack is wasting no time. The drive they are spearheading seeks donations of business or casual attire. Accessories like shoes and handbags are also fair game.
These items will help improve the self-image of resourcefully challenged or unassured women in a progressive-by-comparison, but still quite troublesome day-and-age still unfortunately rife with pompous, judgemental and controlling forces.
Many still regularly hear horror stories of women in the modern world being either societally or personally manipulated into believing that a man is the key to their happiness, identity and entire sense of being—and that they only exist to serve said men.
But as the evergreen newsflash goes: this could not be further from the truth.
The legislators agree introducing women to the concept of self-empowerment through simple lifestyle update means is their fast ticket to triumphing over whatever unwarranted circumstances brought them to a down and out stage in the first place.
“An appropriate wardrobe is not about vanity, it’s a necessity for self-image, for social interaction, and often for professional advancement,” Legislator Catherine Stark out of District 1 insists. “I’m privileged to help women in need in these difficult times.”
Legislator Trish Bergin (LD-10) adds: “Every mother, sister, friend, and colleague should feel confident and beautiful as she embarks on a new opportunity in life.”
To help struggling women find their footing and independence, one can donate clothing or additional items at any of the following four District Offices all March long—Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.:
Legislator Trish Bergin
44 East Main Street
East Islip, NY 11730
631-854-0940
Legislator Catherine Stark
423 Griffing Ave. – Suite 2
Riverhead, NY 11901
631-852-3200
Legislator Leslie Kennedy
725 Veterans Memorial Hwy. – Bldg. 17
Hauppauge, NY 11788
631-854-3735
Legislator Stephanie Bontempi
224 Wall Street – Suite 303
Huntington, NY 11743
631-854-4500
“To be successful, in a job or just in life, you need to feel good about yourself,” said Legislator Leslie Kennedy (LD-12). “Taking care of yourself lets you better take care of others—and we all need to care for each other. I believe my colleagues and I can make a difference.”
Women's History Week predated Women's History Month. The inaugural celebration took place during the first week of March in 1982 under President Ronald Reagan's congressionally-requested proclamation.
Eventually, the celebration grew to a month's worth—starting in March 1987.
Legislator Stephanie Bontempi, of the 18th Legislative District, says she’s happy to help foster more accomplishments for newly independent women with “the practical contribution of necessities.”
“March celebrates the accomplishments and contributions made by women of all races, ethnicities, and backgrounds to improve our Suffolk County, the nation, and the world."