WGIRLS NYC Launches OPERATION PROM to Create Fairytale Night for High School Girls
WGIRLS NYC, a registered 501(c)(3), announced it will be holding its first annual OPERATION PROM event on April 17, 2010 to offer underprivileged New York City high school girls the opportunity to “shop” like a princess for their highly anticipated senior proms. OPERATION PROM was created to provide underprivileged girls with dresses and accompanying accessories so that they are not forced to miss out on the biggest social event of high school.
New York, NY, March 31, 2010 --(PR.com)-- WGIRLS NYC “Prom Squad” collects gently used dresses to make dreams come true for young women who would not otherwise be able to afford to attend their senior prom.
WGIRLS NYC, a registered 501(c)(3), announced it will be holding its first annual OPERATION PROM event on April 17, 2010 to offer underprivileged New York City high school girls the opportunity to “shop” like a princess for their highly anticipated senior proms. OPERATION PROM was created to provide underprivileged girls with dresses and accompanying accessories so that they are not forced to miss out on the biggest social event of high school. The OPERATION PROM event will occur in tandem with Operation Fairy Dust to help outfit thousands of young women with donated gently used formal gowns, cosmetics, and accessories to ensure they are able to have a memorable and special experience.
“For many teen girls, a harsh reality of high school hits home when the expense of prom comes up,” says Amy Heller, President and Founder of WGIRLS NYC. “Our ‘Prom Squad’ will help create Cinderella stories for thousands of area girls who would not otherwise be able to attend this important and magical event. We are excited to pilot OPERATION PROM in NYC, and hope to expand nationally by utilizing the WGIRLS strengths in operational execution and fundraising, a large membership, and a growing national presence.”
The 2010 OPERATION PROM event will be held at Brooklyn Borough Hall Building on Saturday, April, 17th. All of the donated items will help to transform the oldest public building in Brooklyn, into a prom mecca full of dresses, cosmetics, and accessories. Dresses will be displayed in a simulated boutique setting to create the perfect shopping environment. Representatives from The Garment Care Group will also be present to provide free alterations as necessary. Participants are invited from high schools across NYC.
To Donate:
All donations are graciously appreciated; however, gowns that are over 10 years old are generally not utilized. All five Garment Care Group locations will be accepting gently worn dresses until April 15th. Please visit www.wgirls.org for the drop-off locations and mailing addresses of the Garment Care Group. Prior to the event all collected dresses are cleaned and steamed at the production facility at no charge, so that dresses look better than new at their “second dance.”
About WGIRLS NYC
The WGIRLS NYC is a 501(c)(3) organization that provides underprivileged women and children with the support and resources necessary to achieve health, happiness, and the ability to lead productive and successful adult lives. The group was founded in 2007 by a small group of professional women in New York City, and has grown to approximately 60 active volunteers. Since its inception, the WGIRLSNYC has donated more than $300,000 dollars in grants and provided hundreds of hours of volunteer services. www.wgirls.org
About Garment Care Group
Founded in 2004, the vision of the Garment Care Group is to transform dry cleaning from ordinary to extraordinary, and to change the way dry cleaning is done from top to bottom, making a traditionally "dirty" business into one which is as clean as their dry cleaning. Their vision The Garment Care Group offers environmentally friendly dry cleaning services and has the only operational CO2 dry cleaning machine in all of New York State. The Garment Care Group's founders are Charlie Tuzzi, Jerry Pozniak and Mel Jacob. http://garmentcaregroup.com/. The WGIRLS NYC thanks the Carment care Group for their support and generous donation of time and services.
About Operation Fairy Dust
Operation Fairy Dust has been collecting and distributing dresses to girls in need since 2002. They have outfitted thousands of young women for their prom with the help of generous donors and willing volunteers. The organization is operated by New York Benefit & Aid Committee for Kids, Inc (NY BACKed) a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization founded by young professionals and graduate students to help local charities for children through financial contributions and volunteer support.
Contact: Rachel Wiese, Rachel.Wiese@wgirls.org
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WGIRLS NYC, a registered 501(c)(3), announced it will be holding its first annual OPERATION PROM event on April 17, 2010 to offer underprivileged New York City high school girls the opportunity to “shop” like a princess for their highly anticipated senior proms. OPERATION PROM was created to provide underprivileged girls with dresses and accompanying accessories so that they are not forced to miss out on the biggest social event of high school. The OPERATION PROM event will occur in tandem with Operation Fairy Dust to help outfit thousands of young women with donated gently used formal gowns, cosmetics, and accessories to ensure they are able to have a memorable and special experience.
“For many teen girls, a harsh reality of high school hits home when the expense of prom comes up,” says Amy Heller, President and Founder of WGIRLS NYC. “Our ‘Prom Squad’ will help create Cinderella stories for thousands of area girls who would not otherwise be able to attend this important and magical event. We are excited to pilot OPERATION PROM in NYC, and hope to expand nationally by utilizing the WGIRLS strengths in operational execution and fundraising, a large membership, and a growing national presence.”
The 2010 OPERATION PROM event will be held at Brooklyn Borough Hall Building on Saturday, April, 17th. All of the donated items will help to transform the oldest public building in Brooklyn, into a prom mecca full of dresses, cosmetics, and accessories. Dresses will be displayed in a simulated boutique setting to create the perfect shopping environment. Representatives from The Garment Care Group will also be present to provide free alterations as necessary. Participants are invited from high schools across NYC.
To Donate:
All donations are graciously appreciated; however, gowns that are over 10 years old are generally not utilized. All five Garment Care Group locations will be accepting gently worn dresses until April 15th. Please visit www.wgirls.org for the drop-off locations and mailing addresses of the Garment Care Group. Prior to the event all collected dresses are cleaned and steamed at the production facility at no charge, so that dresses look better than new at their “second dance.”
About WGIRLS NYC
The WGIRLS NYC is a 501(c)(3) organization that provides underprivileged women and children with the support and resources necessary to achieve health, happiness, and the ability to lead productive and successful adult lives. The group was founded in 2007 by a small group of professional women in New York City, and has grown to approximately 60 active volunteers. Since its inception, the WGIRLSNYC has donated more than $300,000 dollars in grants and provided hundreds of hours of volunteer services. www.wgirls.org
About Garment Care Group
Founded in 2004, the vision of the Garment Care Group is to transform dry cleaning from ordinary to extraordinary, and to change the way dry cleaning is done from top to bottom, making a traditionally "dirty" business into one which is as clean as their dry cleaning. Their vision The Garment Care Group offers environmentally friendly dry cleaning services and has the only operational CO2 dry cleaning machine in all of New York State. The Garment Care Group's founders are Charlie Tuzzi, Jerry Pozniak and Mel Jacob. http://garmentcaregroup.com/. The WGIRLS NYC thanks the Carment care Group for their support and generous donation of time and services.
About Operation Fairy Dust
Operation Fairy Dust has been collecting and distributing dresses to girls in need since 2002. They have outfitted thousands of young women for their prom with the help of generous donors and willing volunteers. The organization is operated by New York Benefit & Aid Committee for Kids, Inc (NY BACKed) a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization founded by young professionals and graduate students to help local charities for children through financial contributions and volunteer support.
Contact: Rachel Wiese, Rachel.Wiese@wgirls.org
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