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Stoneridge Shopping Center Partners with Princess Project

The Princess Project is partnering with Stoneridge Shopping Center this February to collect new or lightly used gowns and accessories.

The Princess Project, an organization that provides free prom dresses and accessories to teens that otherwise can’t afford them, will partner with Stoneridge Shopping Center this February. The center will host a Princess Project drop-off location for new or lightly used gowns and accessories February 1 to 21.

In addition to Macy’s and other department stores at the center, a variety of retailers offer beautiful dresses, footwear and accessories for shoppers in the spirit of giving.

· Forever 21 and H&M are excellent options at Stoneridge where the center’s visitors will find a variety of unique dresses priced between $20-$40. These stores also carry a number of shoe styles and accessories that include jewelry as low as $2, which can be donated to The Princess Project as well.

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· Express, another fashion store that is currently hosting a sale, offers affordable dresses that will still sparkle at a school dance. The store offers gowns for every event as well as jewelry, clutches and handbags.

· The Princess Project also accepts donations for plus-sized women, which can be found at Torrid. Shoppers will find gorgeous styles that will fit girls of all shapes. Torrid offers dress sizes 0-30 and shoe sizes 7-11.5.

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“Every teen deserves to feel special at prom regardless of their family’s financial means,” said Stoneridge Shopping Center Director of Marketing and Business Development Betsy Edwards. “We love being able to offer shoppers the opportunity to shop and donate items the Princess Project, which has made prom possible for so many teens.”

The Princess Project will also accept monetary donations, perfect for shoppers on a time crunch. Just $20 will support a teen’s dance experience. Gifts can be made online by clicking here.

Donations of dresses, footwear and accessories can be dropped off at Guest Services in Stoneridge Shopping Center, located on the lower level adjacent to the glass elevator

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