Cinderella Project Returns To Pasco For Prom Season

LAND O’ LAKES, FL — The Cinderella Project of Pasco is returning again this year to provide high school girls in need of prom finery a place to turn for help.

Now in its 13th year of serving high school girls in Pasco County, the project offers girls in financial need countywide free prom-style dresses and all the necessary accessories. Those accessories include costume jewelry, shoes and purses. The program accepts donations of new and gently used items in excellent condition, as well.

As prom season draws closer, project organizer Julie Rockwell said there is a particular need for large size dresses and shoes. Cash donations are also accepted to purchase new items.

Maria’s Bridal Connections, 9332 Little Road, in New Port Richey has stepped forward this year to give the program a boost. Women who bring gently used formal gowns in as donations to the project will get up to $75 off the purchase of new, regularly priced gowns. Donations may also be dropped off at Raymond James, 9040 Tryfon Blvd., Suite A-104, in the Trinity Town Center.

“Our goal is to be sure no young lady misses her prom because of lack of funds”, said Rockwell.

Girls in need of gowns will find three upcoming Saturdays have been set aside so they can try on ensembles:

• Feb. 27 and March 5, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Longleaf Town Center, 3104 Town Ave., New Port Richey
• March 12, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Youth and Family Alternatives Building, 38022 River Road, in Dade City.

Girls who wish to pick out a dress and accessories must bring their school ID badges. For more information or to find out more about making a tax-deductible cash donation, call 727-463-4306.

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