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Offering every young lady, the opportunity to feel and look beautiful at their prom
Operation Fairy Godmother is a give it to them! I feel like everybody could use a little bit of magic This year – hopefully – Prom season will be Franklin more anticipated and basedto nonprofit exciting than ever. After having to skip 2020 Prom thanks to COVID, right now.” Such a simple, but beautiful idea, and YOU can help in a number of ways. high school students in Williamson county, no doubt, will be looking committed to helping young ladies forward to that time honored tradition even more than most years. Of course, one of the more stressful aspects of Prom, is always, what Volunteer: This is one of the simplest ways to help. Volunteering struggling with financial to wear, especially for the ladies. The perfect dress is always important contributes hardships to the great work being done at Operation Fairy to each girl as she looks forward to Prom. The sad reality is, that for Godmother. Get in touch with them about how you can volunteer tocanmake their prom a many, the expense of Prom and the attire, become a hindrance your timedream today. to fully experiencing and enjoying Prom. Enter: Operation Fairy reality. Godmother. Donate Items: Of course, the main goal of the efforts is to have
gowns and accessories for young ladies to come and choose their Operation Fairy Godmother is a newly formed organization that aims dream ensemble. Where do those items come from? The generosity to provide free Prom and formal dresses to high school teens within and involvement of people in the community. They are currently the community. Due to financial hardships, young ladies may not requesting new or gently used formal dresses and shoes. And are also have an opportunity to have a “traditional” Prom dress or shopping looking for accessories such as wraps, clutches, and costume jewelry. experience. Through this You can donate items in donation boxes throughout town: non-profit and the March Orange Theory Fitness, Franklin event, a young lady will Westhaven Clubhouse, Franklin be able to choose a dress, Sweet Melissa Salon, Midtown as well as an accessory. The Blowout Co., Brentwood This could be a pair of 209 Deerfield Lane, Franklin shoes, wrap, clutch, or Please visit our website more infomation something sparkly. There for Make a Monetary Donation: Want to join the efforts but not sure is no cost to and the young event details. where to start? Making a donation is a great way to contribute to ladies. The goal is to have this cause, and every little bit counts towards paving the way for a WWW.OPERATIONFAIRYGODMOTHERTN.COM all young women looking better tomorrow. All Venmo donations go directly towards purchasing and feeling beautiful on items! You can Venmo them directly at: @OperationFG. All financial their special evening. donations will go to things such as dry cleaning and mending, purchasing new items, and the cost of events and other related Founder of the expenses. organization, Lauren Murphy says: “This is Attend the Event: Mark your calendars for the first important to me because Operation Fairy Godmother Event I know there are high Saturday, March 6th | 9am – 3pm school girls within the The Franklin Theatre | 419 Main Street | Franklin, TN community who cannot afford the traditional Contact Operation Fairy Godmother at 615.753.4089 or online at prom dress shopping operationfairygodmothertn.com for more information and to register. experience. My goal is
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