COLUMBIA, S.C. — Once again, the Cinderella Project is accepting donations of new and gently used prom attire ahead of the main event on Saturday, February 24, at Brookland Baptist Church in West Columbia.
Donations will be accepted through the end of business Friday, February 23, at various locations throughout the Columbia area, including WLTX News19 studios at 6027 Garners Ferry Road in Columbia.
The Cinderella Project event, organized by South Carolina Bar Young Lawyers Division, brings together volunteers, sponsors and community members to create a memorable experience for young women in need so that they can attend their prom dance feeling confident and beautiful.
New and gently used items that are accepted include:
- prom or semi-formal dresses
- shoes
- accessories, including jewelry
The free event is on a first-come, first-served basis. While there is no pre-registration required, attendees must be currently enrolled in a Midlands-area high school and present an valid student ID.
Doors will open 8 a.m.-11 a.m. Saturday at Brookland Baptist Church, 1066 Sunset Blvd, in West Columbia. Volunteers will be available to offer fitting and styling advice.
In addition to dress selection, students can learn more about working in the legal profession from practicing lawyers volunteering in this fun, low-stress environment.
Columbia area donation drop-off sites include:
- WLTX Studio, 6027 Garners Ferry Rd., Columbia 29209
- Burnette Shutt McDaniel, 912 Lady St., Columbia, 29201
- Grace Presbyterian Church, 445 Spears Creek Church Rd., Elgin 29045
- Brookland Baptist Church, 1066 Sunset Blvd., West Columbia 29169 -- February 23rd ONLY, 12-5
- Robinson Gray, 2151 Pickens St., Columbia, 29201
For more information, see the cinderellaprojectsc.com site