MIDLOTHIAN, Va. -- Cinderella Dreams has been providing prom dresses to teens in need since 2006.
The organization, partnered with Puritan Cleaners, collects like-new prom dresses, has them cleaned and gives them away at no charge to families on a tight budget.
When teens come in to a Cinderella Dreams shop, they are paired with their very own "fairy godmother" to help put together their dream prom look.
"I would say just take a chance on it. You're gonna find something you like and be sure that when you come in, you're ready to feel confident, ready to feel pampered a little bit and have things tailored to you," encourages one satisfied shopper.
Their offerings include not only the dresses, but also shoes, makeup and jewelry.
Nicole Brown, the organization's president, says it's all worth it when she sees the excited looks on the teens' faces.
"Just seeing that self confidence, that aha moment when they finally find the perfect dress, and they're ready to go. They're ready for their prom," Brown said. "They were able to come in here and shop, and have a wonderful shopping experience with a fairy godmother."
The Cinderella Dreams store is located at Westchester Commons, 301 Perimeter Drive, in Midlothian.
It will be open Saturday, March 23 from 9 a.m. to noon and Sunday, March 24 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
More information can be found on their website.
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