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At a glance, Angela Jogia looks like a million bucks. Dressed in a red sweater and plaid skirt, the casual observer would not guess that her complete outfit cost less than five bucks, all treasures she found second-hand. "I'm a single mother and I have three kids, and I don't have a lot of money," said Jogia, as she shopped with two of her children, son Gordhan (right), 9, and daughter Arti (left), 12. "We buy most of our clothes at the thrift store or garage sales." Gordhan brought her family to the Boys and Girls Club at 3333 Truman St. N.E., where her son plays basketball for an event sponsored by "Wings for L.I.F.E." (Life-skills for Inmate Families & Education), a ministry organization.
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At a glance, Angela Jogia looks like a million bucks. Dressed in a red sweater and plaid skirt, the casual observer would not guess that her complete outfit cost less than five bucks, all treasures she found second-hand.
"I'm a single mother and I have three kids, and I don't have a lot of money," said Jogia, as she shopped with two of her children, son Gordhan (right), 9, and daughter Arti (left), 12. "We buy most of our clothes at the thrift store or garage sales."
Gordhan brought her family to the Boys and Girls Club at 3333 Truman St. N.E., where her son plays basketball for an event sponsored by "Wings for L.I.F.E." (Life-skills for Inmate Families & Education), a ministry organization.
The event, billed as a fashion show, was an opportunity for community members to learn how to get the most value for their dollar on second-hand purchases, something Jogia already knows about.
"Generally, when I go to thrift stores or garage sales I look for colors that I like and then see if it's the sizes that I can wear and try them on. And I'll only buy name-brand stuff, but usually you can get some stuff that still has tags on it or very little wear."
