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Emily Cassidy:

Like most girls she loves fashion and shopping. More importantly, as a Christian, God has given her a heart to help teenage girls. For the past several years she has donated much of her time helping girls in foster care.

Because of her faith, love for fashion, and passion to help teen foster girls, Emily created KEEPS, a not for profit ministry providing girls a unique shopping experience and much, much more. She is currently attending Baylor University in Waco, TX.

Whitney:

Whitney has been involved in Keeps since the opening; but since Emily has gone to college has taken over the day to day business. She has a passion for fashion and loves showing foster girls that they are important.

She graduated from Dallas Baptist University in May of 2006.

Jenn:

Jennifer was raised in Florida and moved to the DFW area after graduating from Purdue University. Jennifer has been married to Bill for 22 years and has four children.

As mother of Emily, the founder of Keeps Boutique, Jennifer serves in a background support role with a like minded desire to provide foster girls not only the best in clothing but more importantly, hope and love.

Brooke:

Brooke is 13 years old and attends a Christian school in the DFW area. She is excited to step into Keeps in a bigger role as volunteer coordinator and store assistance.

Brooke accepted Christ at the age of 12 and continues to seek God's desire for her life. Her interest include cheerleading, babysitting and serving in the children's ministry at her church.

Emily Allegretto:

Emily Allegretto is 17 years old and was born in Miami FL to missionary parents, John & Elaine Allegretto. Emily just graduated high school and will be attending college in Tyler, TX. Emily feels strongly that she is to be an influence and make a difference for her generation.

She has been involved with volunteer work alongside her parents and siblings for most of her life. She has participated in missions service in Mexico, El Salvador and projects in the U.S.

Keeps Boutique in East Texas opened in the fall of 2008. Teen girls in foster care from all over East Texas may join Emily at an appointment for brand new, beautiful clothes and personal attention by a teenager who loves them. Emily is happy to see each girl arrive. Her goal is to affirm the value of each individual and hopes that they will leave knowing they are appreciated for who they are. She reminds them that God sees them with loving eyes, and He is full of hope for their future.