with The Cinderella Project S.C. ✨
Get your magic wand ready and queue up the Cinderella soundtrack on Spotify. By donating to The Cinderella Project, S.C. (sponsored by SC Bar Young Lawyers Division (YLD)), you can help a local girl find the prom dress of her dreams.

Helping S.C. girls say “yes to the dress” for 17 years, The Cinderella Project team has provided gently used + new prom dresses, shoes and accessories to hundreds of high school girls all over the state. Boutiques have up to 2,000+ dress options, so it’s no wonder that 300-450 local Midlands girls have found their perfect prom dresses. #fairygodmothergoals

How do the students shop for the dresses?

Each S.C. town or city has a designated “boutique” location in which students can shop for their dream dresses, shoes + accessories. All items are available at no charge to high school students, but make sure you bring your student ID with you so you can get the real princess treatment. Limit is one dress per student, but don’t worry; you don’t have to be back by midnight. 🕰🎃

Photo courtesy of Cinderella Project S.C.

Know a high school student in need of a dress for the big night?

Brookland Baptist Church (1066 Sunset Blvd., West Columbia) will host a Cinderella Project boutique On Saturday, March 17, 8-11 a.m.

Got your wings ready to help out?

How to become a Fairy Godmother (or Godfather):

Donations can be made now through March 14 at seven boutique locations throughout S.C. (in Columbia, plus Aiken, Anderson, Charleston, Greenville, Greenwood + Orangeburg). Clean out those closets and donate new or gently used prom dresses (and of course, dresses with pockets for snacks) to any of these 13 Midlands drop-off sites:

👗 BIA of Central SC | 625 Taylor St., #A

👗 Dilligard Edwards, LLC | 3790 Fernandina Rd., Ste. 103

👗 Ernie Yarborough Insurance Agency | 1034 Briargate Cir.

👗 Gallivan White & Boyd P.A. | 1201 Main St., Ste. 1200

👗 Greater Chapin Chamber of Commerce | 302 Columbia Ave.

👗 LawyerLisa | 534 St. Andrews Rd., Ste. B or 120 Sparkleberry Crossing, Ste. 1B

👗 Lexington Interfaith Community Services | 216 Harmon St., Lexington

👗 Richardson Plowden | 1900 Barnwell St.

👗 Rogers Townsend & Thomas, PC | 1221 Main St., 14th Floor

👗 SC Bar Foundation | 950 Taylor St.

👗 South State Bank | 530 Gervais St. or 5109 Sunset Blvd., Lexington

👗 Turner Padget | 1901 Main St., Ste. 1700

👗 WLTX-TV | 6207 Garners Ferry Rd.

Photo courtesy of Cinderella Project S.C.

Like The Cinderella Project on Facebook to find out more about their events, boutiques + fundraisers. To volunteer with the organization (super-Fairy Godmother status) contact their Columbia coordinator Marshall Minton at marshallminton@gmail.com.

It’s time to let go of that formal gown you’ve already worn to a few galas, gals. 👗

-Lauren + Beth

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