A Dress To Remember

Every girl dreams of her prom night and no dream is complete without the perfect dress. It is a occassion that girls will remember forever. Thanks to a great opportunity and partnership with Tommy Hilfiger and local schools, Something For The People was able to host a very special event "A Dress To Remember". Preparations began in February with collecting gently used dresses and shoes from friends, collegues and family. We outreached schools and guidance counselors throughout the Bronx, Manhattan, and Brooklyn to recruit young women who were in need of a prom dress. The response was staggering. We collected over 200 dresses!!! The event was a true success with 81 girls attending and 72 receiving the perfect prom dress. There are no words to describe the joy and greatitude expressed by these young women. We are happy to have had the opporunity to host the event and be a part of such a special moment in time for these young women. We are so grateful for every volunteer and dress donor who made the event so special. Special thanks to the staff at Tommy Hilfiger especially Betsey for your her dedication and support. We are foever grateful. The event was a launching pad for our Loving the Skin I'm in campaign which seeks to empower young women to celebrate their beauty and practice self-love.