Help Cinderella Get to the Ball
January 18, 2015
SC Bar Young Lawyers and local sorority collect formal gowns for Cinderella Project
COLUMBIA, SC – The SC Bar Young Lawyers Division (YLD), in conjunction with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Upsilon Omega Omega Chapter, is sponsoring its annual Cinderella Project, which provides gently worn formal, bridesmaid and prom dresses for young women who lack the financial resources to buy a gown for their high school prom.
“This project is so important because not only are we helping our girls get the tangible benefit of a free prom dress, which eases a large financial burden for their families, but we are also helping our girls build memories that will last a lifetime,” said Sheila Bias, YLD’s Cinderella Project Committee Chair.
Clean dresses in all sizes, as well as evening bags, jewelry, shoes and other accessories, are needed. Donations can be dropped off at any of the following locations. Drop off locations will be added to www.cinderellaprojectsc.com as they become available.
- Alpha Chi Omega Sorority, University of South Carolina, Columbia
- Chapin Chamber of Commerce, 302 Columbia Ave., Chapin
- Gallivan White and Boyd, 1201 Main St., Ste. 1200, Columbia
- Greater Cayce West Columbia Chamber of Commerce, 1006 12th St., Cayce
- Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce, 1248 Lake Murray Blvd., Irmo
- Greater Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center, 321 S. Lake Dr., Lexington
- LICS, 216 Harmon St., Lexington
- M Boutique, 2820 Devine St., Columbia
- Re/Max Home Team & LawyerLisa, 120 Sparkleberry Crossing, Ste. 1B, Columbia
- Richardson Plowden, 1900 Barnwell St., Columbia
- Rogers Townsend Thomas, 220 Executive Center Dr., Columbia
- Turner Padget Graham and Laney, PA, 1901 Main St., 17th Floor, Columbia
- WLTX News 19, 6027 Garners Ferry Rd., Columbia
A boutique will be held on Saturday, February 28, from 8 a.m. to noon, at Brookland Baptist Church located at 1066 Sunset Blvd. in W. Columbia to give the girls an opportunity to “shop” for dresses at no cost. Girls from all area schools are invited to attend and must bring their student IDs.
“Prom is a magical time representing a right-of-passage that is often the hallmark of one’s high school experience,” said Bias. “It is amazing and a true pleasure that we have the opportunity to help our girls feel beautiful and special.”
For more information visit www.cinderellaprojectsc.com.
The Upsilon Omega Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority is comprised of a diverse group of women who offer talents and resources to uplift, empower and educate the Midlands community. Members have made a conscious effort to have a positive impact of the lives of all through service projects, scholarships and community programs.
The YLD includes all members of the SC Bar under age 36 and those with less than five years membership. The SC Bar, which has a membership of more than 15,000 lawyers, is dedicated to advancing justice, professionalism and understanding of the law.
