Get to know: ShortStack
Posted by Chandraisgreat on May 30th, 2011 Have you ever dreamed of walking in a fashion show but didn’t think you had what it takes to be a model? You are not alone, many young girls have high fashion dreams but lack the height requirements that are expected in the fashion industry for runway modeling. […]
Featured Youth : Sofy Maxman
16 year old Sofy Maxman and student at The Beacon School in Manhattan, became a Shortstack model in 2009. Sofy travels in from Manhattan to Queens weekly and religiously because she believes strongly in the message that Shortstack sends. The message rings so loudly with Sofy, that she joined forces with her friend Kiley Zachs […]
WOO: Shortstack Promo 2011
Please view this video to learn about WOO and Shortstack. For more information about how you can be a part of the amazing Shortstack Charity Fashion Show, please visit www.wooshortstack.org.
WHO SAYS MODELS CAN’T GET THEIR HANDS DIRTY?
Queens Village, New York, April 30, 2011 – Replacing their heels with sneakers, covering their painted nails with work gloves, and trading in their runway for an overgrown, weed infested, leaf covered church park, this charity based modeling agency came whistling and ready to work. The Shortstack models, equipped with rakes, spades, plants and trash […]
The Difference Episode 002
An interview with Founder and program Director of Shortstack, Olivia Mignone Episode 1 Episode 2
Windows of Opportunity, Inc. announces the 2011 UNSUNG HERO ~ Shortstack’s very own JOE ROCK!
Born and raised on Long Island, Shortstsack’s “Host with most” is being honored as this years UNSUNG HERO award recipient. Though one of his greatest passions has always been with music, WBAB Radio Station’s amazing voice has always lent himself out generously to sponsor and host many different fundraising events. Shortstack is extremely thankful that […]
A Letter from Shortstack’s Founder & Program Director
By: Olivia Mignone For as long as I can remember, I’ve wanted to model. The glamorous life of traveling the world, wearing designer clothing, meeting thousands of people and having your face plastered on billboards and magazines – sounds exciting, right? I believe most of the world has thought about this career choice at least […]
Fighting HIV/AIDS
By Jessica Lyons The Queens Courier – Healthwise section June 2008 Windows of Opportunity (WOO), the Barbara Harmon Institute, is encouraging high school girls to believe in themselves while also raising money for charity through their Shortstack Program and 2nd Annual Charity Fashion Show. WOO was founded in 2002 and gained non-profit status in 2005. […]
How to stay optimistic through the recession, bad weather and swine flu fears
By Gina Salamone Daily News Staff Writer Tuesday, May 5th 2009 Olivia Mignone Overcame Height Bias …The 18-years-old from Queens dreamed of becoming a model since childhood. But at just 5′ foot 1″, she knew that wouldn’t be easy. Instead of sitting around sulking, she started her own modeling agency for girls, donating money raised […]
The Scene 2008
September 2008 A&U Magazine June 20th, Flushing Town Hall in Queens, New York, was the setting for making a fashion statement – one that combined awareness about HIV/AIDS, eating disorders, and the power of teens to make a positive difference in the world. Members of the jazz trio, In Pure Thought, Shortstack’s second annual Charity […]