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Cinderella Project Has Healthy Crop of Gowns for Harvest Dances and Fall Formals
Young women facing hard economic times encouraged to contact the Cinderella Project of New Hampshire for gowns and accessories

BEDFORD – Now that students have fallen into their school routines, the next big events on the calendars include Homecoming Dances and fall formals.

For students who are facing hard financial times, The Cinderella Project of New Hampshire, a non-profit organization that provides formal gowns and accessories free of charge, has a fresh crop of new and gently worn gowns perfect for any formal occasion.

“Thanks to donations from area bridal shops and special fairy godmothers who want to help out, we have a great selection of dresses and accessories this fall,” said Joann Sowa, executive director of the organization.

Gowns, shoes and accessories range in all colors, styles and sizes, and young women select their own gowns during a visit to the organization’s storefront in Hooksett. Statewide referrals are welcome from guidance counselors, teachers, coaches, social service agencies, organizations that interact with teens, and parents who know a young woman who could benefit from the Cinderella Project of New Hampshire. Families of teens who qualify for public assistance are the primary beneficiaries of the program. Sowa said teens with extenuating family circumstances will also be considered when granting a donation.

This year alone, the Cinderella Project has provided formal gowns and accessories free of charge to 90 young women across the state, including more than 60 during traveling boutiques to New Hampshire’s North Country. Since it’s inception in 2002, the group has assisted more than 700 young women.

To refer a young woman to the Cinderella Project of New Hampshire or to set up a boutique to try on gowns, call (603) 472-8043, or visit the organization’s website at www.thecinderellaprojectofnh.org. The Cinderella Project of New Hampshire is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization.