Cinderella’s Closet, a semi-annual prom and homecoming boutique for high school girls, has cancelled its homecoming event due to COVID-19.
Sponsored by LACASA Center, this eco-friendly shopping experience typically offers students a chance to buy special occasion dresses at vintage prices while helping charity. All gowns and party dresses are just $25 and proceeds stay local and go to LACASA.
LACASA is a local nonprofit organization that provides help and hope for victims of abuse. Cinderella’s Closet raises awareness among teen shoppers about self-esteem, self-respect and forming positive relationships.
“We regret that we are unable to host Cinderella’s Closet this homecoming season,” said Cassie Glover, LACASA’s youth prevention educator, “But we look forward to opening for the 2021 prom season at a new location.”
Currently, LACASA is reimagining the event, which will move into a yet-to-be-determined space next year. The boutique’s long-time host, Snedicor’s Green Earth Cleaners in Brighton, has changed its business model to “pick-ups and deliveries only,” closing its storefronts in Brighton and Howell.
Although Snedicor’s will no longer be hosting the event, it will graciously continue to pick up dress donations for Cinderella’s Closet, Glover said.
“We are grateful to Snedicor’s owner, Jim Gilligan, for his many years of not only hosting Cinderella’s Closet, but for providing space year-round to store hundreds of Cinderella’s Closet gowns,” said Glover. “He has always gone above and beyond to make it possible for high school students to find affordable dresses to wear to their memorable school dances.”
To donate dresses for Cinderella’s Closet, the public can schedule a pick-up by calling Snedicor’s at (810) 227-4330 or emailing info@snedicors.com.
“Our boutique committee will continue to reinvent this event for 2021,” said Glover. “We are excited about creating a new shopping experience for our local students.”
For updates on the boutique, follow Livingston County—Cinderella’s Closet on Facebook and Instagram, or visit lacasacenter.org.
