We need you!

Cinderella's Closet needs your help! We are VERY low on volunteers for the 2014 Event! PLEASE let me know if you can help.... Jan 31 setup &/or new volunteer training; Feb 1 - Event &/or tear-down. We need you!!!!!!

Thank you!

Another wonderful year is behind us, we'd like to to thank the volunteers, sponsors and drop off locations that made this wonderful event so successful! The love you've shown is inspiring!

A personal note from Dana Davis:

We had 181 volunteers this year, that's phenomenal! I prayed for refreshments; and they were there.  It reminded me of Jesus' miracle with the fish and the loaves. There was SO much food donated.  By donating our surplus, we were able to be a blessing to homeless ministries throughout the county. Melinda prayed for girls to find gowns on the first try; and they did! I heard many exclamations of, "The girls are choosing the first gown they tried on!" I prayed for God to prepare the girls and volunteers; and He did. There was so much love in the building that day!
An event like this could never be possible without the incredible support and a true willingness to serve.  Regardless of what your role was, please know that I treasure what you did for the girls on Saturday. Know too, that you made a lasting impression on the girls that came to our door. You helped to make memories - positive, joyful memories.  I hope you received blessings beyond measure from being a part of our day.

Our deep appreciation goes to Melinda, who has done a tremendous amount of work behind the scenes.  Melinda, I truly could not organize Cinderella's Closet without you. You take care of so many small details - and big ones! - that no one ever realizes - sometimes not even myself.  Lindsey, thank you for jumping in alongside me.  You were a big help with phone calls and contacts, and putting out fires at the event. Kam, I appreciate you more than you know. I love how you never hesitate to take care of any need that arises. Maggie, Lynda, Patti, and Kathy, thank you for the beautiful job you always do on decorations. It's because of you that our girls feel special and warm when they first walk into our doors. Your lovely touch is something I personally look forward to every year. And I know I'm not alone with that. Colette and your registration team - I don't know what else to say, besides, "You all ROCK!" Lauren, you were awesome working on photos this year! I can't wait to see the slide show you put together! Lea, you were incredible with our refreshments! Kathy, your alterations team was phenomenal! Every time I passed your door, you were all working diligently to ensure our girls had dresses that were perfect.  Rich, Corey, and John, you were amazing helping us transport gowns. 

You KNOW I couldn't have done it without you! Thank you!
 
We'd also like to thank the beautiful Dana Davis that started this event 6 years ago and grew it to the amazing event it has become today. Hundreds of girls have beautiful memories of their prom to carry with them for the rest of their lives thanks to all of her tireless efforts.

See you next year! ♥

ONE MORE DAY!!!!

I hope you are all as excited as we are! 
Looking forward to seeing everyone's bright smiling faces tomorrow!
Get excited it's going to be a wonderful day!!

Important information for this year’s event

2013 Cinderella's Closet Prom Dress Event is only 8 days away! 

* Donations - Please have ALL donations turned in no later than Wednesday, Jan. 30.  It's important that we have everything we need when we begin setup on Friday at 10am.  Several people committed to donating tablecloths, shower curtains & hooks, mirrors, and /or gorgeous girl gowns.  We need those things ASAP.  You can drop off donations to various locations.  Inverness: Cornerstone Baptist Church Venero & Sons Appliances; Nick Nicholas Ford; Mama's Kuntry Kafe'

Lecanto: Easy Livin' Furniture

Crystal River: Nick Nicholas Ford; The Hagar Group.
 

* Refreshments - If you have not already signed up to bring refreshments, and you are going to, please let me know what you will be bringing.  We are anticipating about 200 girls coming this year.  If they each bring just one person with them, that means 400 on site.  That's a lot of people!  We are still pounding the pavement trying to get refreshment donations. Depending on what you bring, you can drop them off Friday (setup starts at 10am); or bring it with you to the event.

Turn Dresses Into Dreams

Cinderella's Closet provides formal wear to girls who could not otherwise afford to 

attend their prom. Through donations of new and gently used formal dresses and 

accessories, we are able to "Turn Dresses Into Dreams" for juniors and seniors with a valid school ID.  Even more than a dress, Cinderella's Closet provides an unforgettable, amazing experience.  From the moment our princesses dance through our doors they are greeted with an environment of grace, love and respect.  It is our mission that they leave knowing they are cherished.

The event is less than 2 weeks away girls I hope you're ready!!

Drop off Locations Grow!

We've added several new locations for you to drop off your donations. Check the list on the side, we are so grateful for all of your assistance!

Volunteers & Donations Still Needed!

* Volunteers - We have over 120 volunteers this year!  And we still need at least 20 more. 

* Donations:

            1. Gorgeous Girl Gowns - size 20 and up  -  We only have FOUR right now and usually don't have enough when we start with 24! (HIGH NEED!)

            2. Floor Length Mirrors  (borrow or donate)

            3. Rhinestone Jewelry

            4. Dressing Room Items (Black plastic tablecloths 54x108 $1 at Dollar General; Feminine fabric shower curtains & clear round hooks)

            5. Refreshments (Because we expect many girls again this year, we need refreshments.  If you can bring something, please do.  If you are a part of an organization that would like to help, ask if they can provide some refreshments.  Last year we had to go several times to get more food.  I know this event is not about refreshments, but we want this day to be a pleasing, memorable experience from the time they walk to our door, to the time they leave.) 

 * Posters for decoration "Beautiful" by Mercy Me -  Take a look at the YouTube video.  I'd love for us to have several reminders to tell the girls that they are beautiful.  You can write it in any fashion, any size.  Small notes; paper size; poster size.  If you look at the video, you will get some ideas.

Thank you to so much to those of you for attending our volunteer meeting today, for all the donations we've received so far and for your dedication to this wonderful event!!

We were in the Chronicle!

We were in the Chronicle!

Fairy godmother 2.0
By Eryn Worthingtonin Inverness

http://tinyurl.com/advz5zk

Call Cornerstone Baptist Church at 352-726-7335 or email cbcwcw@yahoo.com. To donate a dress, jewelry or accessories, visit 1100 West Highland Boulevard in Inverness.

This is such a wonderful event!

Last Volunteer Meeting January 13th!

The 6th Cinderella's Closet giveaway event is less than 4 weeks away! 

We've been praying for everyone involved - you wonderful volunteers, donors, and especially the young ladies that will arrive at our door that morning. 

We will have our last meeting this coming Sunday, January 13th, at Cornerstone Baptist Church following the 10:30 service (That should make it around noon-ish).  If you do not attend a church, or if you'd like to join us at Cornerstone, please feel free to come to our 10:30am service. 

At this meeting we will:

*Take t-shirt orders ($8 short sleeve; $10.50 long sleeve)

*Sign up for volunteer responsibilities

*Sign up to bring refreshments

*Briefly describe what each position does at the event

*Discuss "high need" donations

*Clear up any and all questions you may have

I hope to see you there! 

Donations Donations Donations

Do you remember getting ready for your prom? Do you remember finding the perfect dress? You can make that dream come true for someone else. Many girls cannot afford a dress for prom. As a result, they stay home - missing out on a cherished memory.

Cinderella's Closet provides free dresses, shoes and accessories (based on availability) to high school girls who otherwise might not be able to afford to go to prom.

Cinderella's Closet is only possible because of the generosity of our community. Through donations and volunteers who staff the program, we are able to create memories for hundreds of local girls each year. If you would like to be part of making these memories, please help us by volunteering and donating your gently used prom dresses and accessories.

The following items are still needed:

·        Dresses (sizes 20 & up in highest need)

·        Shoes

·        Jewelry

·        Hair Accessories

·        Purses

·        Refreshments

Very Important Note:
We do not have free cleaning anymore; the costs is $10 per gown; please have gowns cleaned before dropping off or consider including $10 with the donation for us to have it cleaned.

Thank you SOOOO much to everyone who has donated so far! We are well on our way to getting everything that we need for our event to be a great success!