Finding the perfect prom dress -- for free
“For most girls, going to their first prom is part of the American dream. Some girls are shocked by the reality that prom can become a particularly pricey event…”
On the first weekend in April, 700 high school girls in the Twin Cities had their Cinderella moment – choosing free prom dresses, shoes and jewelry gathered by Operation Glass Slipper. Pam and Emily Philipp, a mother and daughter from Mendota Heights, started the non-profit program last year, supported by dozens of local businesses and hundreds of volunteers.
Mercedes Akinseye shows how Giovonne Betts, a senior at Southwest High School in Minneapolis, found the perfect dress.">
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