200 DRESSES NEEDED TO MAKE PROM A DREAM COME TRUE
Boys & Girls Clubs’ Sista Pride Initiative Seeks Donations for “Princess for Prom”
(MILWAUKEE) Feb. 5, 2008 ¾ Sista Pride, an initiative of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee, presents “Princess for Prom” an image and beauty transformation opportunity for area teen girls. Organizers invite the public to donate gently worn evening and special occasion dresses and other accessories to help deserving high school students attend their proms.
The Princess for the Prom transformation opportunity is open to all high school junior and senior girls in the Milwaukee area. To receive a complete prom outfit, teens must register and participate in workshops that will focus on manners, character development, image and life skills. Upon successful completion of all the workshops, every girl will have the opportunity to select her prom wardrobe.
“In our third year, Princess for Prom has evolved into a wonderful event,’ says Johonna Duckworth, Sista Pride-Special Events Coordinator. “We have faith that with the help of the community, the Boys & Girls Clubs and Sista Pride will be able to not only reach but exceed our goal of serving 200 young women.”
Donated dresses and accessories are being accepted between now and April 1. Duckworth recommends donating dresses and accessories that are in contemporary styles and age appropriate for a teen girl. Dresses in sizes 0 to 4 as well as sizes 14 and higher are also welcome. All donations for Princess for Prom will be tax-deductible. Tax receipts will be provided at drop-off locations:
♦ Don & Sallie Davis Boys & Girls Club, 1975 S. 24th Street
♦ Daniels-Mardak Boys & Girls Club, 4834 N. 35th Street
♦ Roger & Leona Fitzsimonds Boys & Girls Club, 3400 W. North Avenue
♦ Augusta M. LaVarnway Boys & Girls Club, 2739 N. 15th Street
♦ Pieper-Hillside Boys & Girls Club, 611 W. Cherry Street
♦ Mary Ryan Boys & Girls Club, 3000 N. Sherman Boulevard
Financial contributions will be accepted and used for the purchase of foundations, grooming products and other accessories. Checks should be made payable to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee – Sista Pride and mailed to Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee, 1558 N. Sixth St., P.O. 12486, Milwaukee, WI 53212.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee is the oldest and largest youth-serving agency in Milwaukee. It offers after-school and evening programming for children ages 5-18, focusing on those who have major life obstacles, most often poverty. The Clubs operate six branches and 24 school sites including Camp Whitcomb/Mason near Hartland. Membership to the Clubs is only $5 per year, per child, but no one is ever turned away based on ability to pay. For more information, visit the Club’s Web site at www.boysgirlsclubs.org.