FOR STUDENTS:
When are the 2008 Prom Boutique Dates?
April 12, 2008
April 26, 2008
May 3, 2008
Where do I go to get a dress?
Farren Elementary School
5055 S. State Street
Who is
eligible to receive a dress from The Glass Slipper Project?
High school juniors and seniors girls with proof of current school enrollment
are eligible to attend The Glass Slipper Project boutiques. Students must
present a valid school ID card or a letter from their principal or guidance
counselor to prove current enrollment in high school.
While we do not require proof of financial need, we rely on students' honesty to verify financial need.
Each student will be allowed to receive a single dress and related accessories.
When can I shop for my dress?
On the three boutique dates. You must get a number that morning and wait in line to be allowed into the boutique with your personal shopper.
FOR DONORS AND VOLUNTEERS
What clothes can I donate?
The Glass Slipper Project accepts donations of formal dresses, shoes,
purses, jewelry and unopened cosmetics and hosiery. Donations should be
in new or almost-new condition. Before donating, ask yourself if you would
wear or allow your daughter or best friend to wear the item to a black
tie event. If the answer is YES— then it is appropriate for
donation to The Glass Slipper Project.
Where and when can I bring or send clothing donations?
Please visit our How to Donate page for information
on drop-off locations and times as well as where to mail a donation.
Can I send money? What will it be used for?
Yes— The Glass Slipper Project is a grass-roots organization that
relies heavily on monetary donations from the public in order to continue
operating. Examples of how the money will be used include:
- Purchasing supplies and renting space for the boutiques
- Purchasing of dresses, sizes 16 and up (to make up for shortfalls in donations)
Please Note: We are a 100% Volunteer Organization - there are no paid staff members.
On-line Donations
Where can I send money?Monetary donations can be made by personal check payable to The Glass Slipper Project and sent to:
The Glass Slipper Project
P.O. Box A-3609
Chicago, IL 60690
How
can my employer or business help?
The Glass Slipper Project relies on the private business community to
satisfy many of its operating needs. Examples of the types of assistance
we need include:
- Space for the boutiques
- Retail clothing supplies (hangers, dress racks, shopping bags)
- Beauty salon services to provide to the students
Many employers match monetary donations or have charitable foundations
that donate money to non-profit organizations. If you are interested in
making a monetary donation, please check to see if your employer sponsors
a matching program. In addition, contact us at gspchicago@yahoo.com if you are interested and
willing to ask your employer for a foundation gift to The Glass Slipper
Project.
How can I volunteer? What would I be doing?
We always need help from our volunteers! There are a variety of things
you can do, including setting up boutiques, arranging a dress collection at your workplace, and shopping
with the student Cinderellas at our boutiques. Check our How
to Volunteer page for more information and to sign up for our email
list.
OTHER FAQ'S
Are there Glass Slipper Projects in other cities
besides Chicago?
The Glass Slipper Project is not affiliated with organizations in cities
outside of Chicago. However, we are pleased to provide information on
programs in other locations, many of which were created by people inspired
by our success. Go to our Out-of-State Info
page to see a list of programs in other cities and to find out how
to contact other people interested in starting prom dress programs.
