Calling all Volunteers!

We are having a brief meeting for Cinderella's Closet volunteers this Sunday (the 26th) at Cornerstone Baptist Church following the 10:30 service. We will answer your questions and make sure you're ready for our big event! See you about 12:10!

Cinderella Meeting THIS SUNDAY!!!

We will have a meeting for all volunteers interested in serving in the 2014 Cinderella’s Closet Prom Dress Give Away this Sunday, 1/5/2014 at 12:15 p.m. at Cornerstone Baptist Church see meeting location posted on the Library door. This is a good time to submit your t-shirt order and pay for your selection to Colette.

 

As emailed before I have listed the scheduled hours and type of positions for volunteers to choose from. Please review below and just pick one, two or all events to serve in because we need you and email us so we can place you in the position of your choice.

 

Refreshments-Lead by Ann Stratton-If you love to bake or provide a store bought refreshment, paper goods or drinks which will be needed Friday, January 31, 2014 or before 9:30 a.m. Saturday, February 1, 2014.

 

Set-up-Set-up will be on Friday, January 31, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. which will consist of removing plastic from dresses, setting out shoes, jewelry or purses.

 

New Godmother Volunteers and Assistants-You will be working with the young ladies locating that special dress, shoes, jewelry and purse for that amazing Prom experience. We need at least 50 of you and schedules can be from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. or sign up for whatever times you can serve. For new Godmothers and assistants we will have a training session on Friday, January 31, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. by doing this we can begin promptly at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 1, 2014.

 

Godmother Volunteers and Assistants-You will be working with the young ladies locating that special dress, shoes, jewelry and purse for that amazing Prom experience. We need at least 50 of you and schedules can be from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. or sign up for whatever times you can serve. All volunteers please arrive by 9:15 a.m. and check in at registration for Cinderella’s Closet Prom Dress Give Away on Saturday, February 1, 2014 which will begin promptly at 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. or until the last Princess drives away.

Tear Down-Tear down will be on Saturday, February 1, 2014 4:30 p.m. which will consist of applying the plastic to dresses, packing up shoes, jewelry or purses and loading trucks.

 

T-SHIRTS-Please turn in your payment with your order information on your check or attach a note on your cash for your T-shirt orders by Sunday, January 5, 2014 this is the final day.

 

The t-shirts will continue to have our logo on the front and "Where God Blesses With Dresses" on the back which will be black with Hot Pink lettering which the print will stand out.

 

V-NECK, SHORT SLEEVE

$11.00 for S, M, L, XL

$12.50 for 2X

$13.00 for 3X.

 

SCOOP NECK, LONG SLEEVE

$13.00 for S, M, L, XL

$15.50 for 2XL

$17.00 for 3XL

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.