Hope’s
Chest
“You can be a real
life “godparent” to a Cinderella who might not otherwise make it to
the ball.”
What is
Hope’s Chest?
Hope’s Chest is a new
project which aims to help high school juniors and seniors in Middlesex and
Mercer Counties to obtain prom dresses for the 2009 Proms.
What is
being collected?
The St. Barnabas Youth Group
is collecting lightly used and CLEANED:
- Prom dresses, Evening Gowns, Nice Bridesmaid
Dresses
- Formal Accessories (shoes, evening bags, shawls,
costume jewelry).
What will
be done with the donations?
Dresses and accessories will
be given to high school juniors and seniors who may not be able to afford prom
dresses this coming spring.
Who can
get a dress?
Students from our expanded
community (e.g. South Brunswick, North Brunswick, New Brunswick, Trenton,
Franklin etc…) all are welcome! You just have to present a valid student
ID. We will give out dresses and accessories while inventory lasts.
If I want
to donate a dress, what do I do?
Drop off your cleaned
dresses and accessories on Saturday, 3/21/09 and Sunday, 3/22/09 from 9:00am –
noon at St.Barnabas Church.
I want to
come and try on a dress, what do I do?
You must be a high school
junior or senior with a valid student ID. Stop by St. Barnabas church on
Saturday, 4/18/09 or Saturday, 4/25/09 from 10:00am – 1:00 pm at St. Barnabas
Church. Remember ---- We will give out
dresses and accessories while inventory lasts.
Where is
St. Barnabas Church located?
St. Barnabas Episcopal
Church is located at 142 Sand Hill Road, Monmouth Junction, New Jersey 08852,
(732) 297-4607.
How can I help spread the word?
Click here to
download a flyer which can be printed and posted throughout the community.
Who do I contact
for more information?
Contact Wanda Garrin, wandagarrin@verizon.net or Keri or Linda Grant, lindafg@comcast.net .
