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Founded in 2006, the Fairy Godmother program has provided prom
outfits to more than 350 residents. Their mission is to provide a
special high school prom experience for children whose circumstances
would otherwise exclude them from attending a high school prom.
Throughout the year, Collegiate students collect donated prom
attire and conduct fundraisers to purchase supplemental items needed to
complete an outfit. They also solicit donations from individuals,
corporations and foundations in support of their effort. They store the
items in a SmartBox provided by the owner of the local franchise, Bryan
Bostic, and on April 8 the box was transported to the JFBHS campus for
the day.
The Collegiate students met with JFBHS residents and helped them
select the right outfit for the prom which will be held in May. Based on
the smiles and laughter throughout the room, everyone had a wonderful
time shopping for prom. For ten years now, these special volunteers from
Richmond have provided not only the clothing to make prom special, but
they have helped the children at Jackson-Feild feel valued and
important.
