Donations are nevertheless desired, particularly accessories a lot more huge-sized promenade attire.
KERSHAW COUNTY, S.C. — The Camden Junior Welfare League (CJWL) is working to make promenade time additional reasonably priced for learners in the Kershaw County.
The group is seeking donations of carefully applied promenade gowns, sneakers, purses, jewellery and other accessories, as nicely as donations of unopened make-up, silk flower corsages and boutonnieres, restaurant gift cards, and vouchers for prom-associated expert services this kind of as hair and nails from local enterprises. The League then gives these objects – totally free of charge – to Kershaw County teenagers with constrained resources.
“We have gently utilized, gowns, purses, jewelry, and even gift certificates for foods from local corporations and for hair and make-up,” Spadacenta claimed.
After donations are taken in, they will host an celebration welcoming Kershaw County teenagers to appear and attempt on the outfits.
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“Belle of the Ball [Boutique Day] is the working day we change our constructing into a boutique,” said Camden Junior Welfare League president Katharine Spadacenta, “and we make it out there to youthful gals in the Kershaw County School District for girls who may not be ready to pay for prom.”
That working day, teens, try on any dress they see and decide on out any other items. Nearby meals sellers cater the celebration. Spadacenta said the working day is distinctive and it really is seriously heartwarming.
DONATIONS ARE Still Essential, according to Spadacenta. If you have goods that could be beneficial for promenade, CJWL inquire you to donate them. In particular, the firm wants more extras additional massive-sized attire.
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Donations may be dropped off at City Laundry and Cleaners locations in Camden, Lugoff and Elgin and The Edge of Broad Avenue at 938 Wide Avenue in downtown Camden. Donations will be acknowledged until eventually February 18th.
Younger gals fascinated in booking an appointment for the once-a-year “Belle of the Ball” Boutique Working day ought to call their college direction counselor.
For more details, e-mail [email protected] or connect with 803-713-7302.
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