March 1, 2013

ELLENSBURG, Wash. -- Central Washington University's Student Fashion Association is hosting the fifth annual Fairy Godmother Project, which provides affordable prom dresses to local high school students. The donated dresses are priced between $5 and $40.

Donations of new or gently used prom dresses, shoes, and accessories will be accepted until March 8, and can be dropped off at the Fairy Godmother Project table in the Student Union Recreaton Center (SURC) between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Donations can also be left in Michealson 326, 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 pm, Monday and Wednesday. Donation arrangements can also be made by e-mailing studentfashion@cwu.edu.

The dresses will be available for purchase from 10:00 a.m. to 3 :00 p.m., March 9 in the SURC 137 A&B. There is a $5 per person admission fee, and the event is open to everyone. Parking at CWU is free on weekends, except in designated spaces and lots assigned to residence halls.

“We welcome all high school students,” said Cassie Lewis, president of the Student Fashion Association and coordinator of the Fairy Godmother Project.

For more information, contact Cassie Lewis at 509-592-8139 or lewisca@cwu.edu.

Media Contact: Valerie Chapman-Stockwell, CWU Public Affairs, 509-963-1518, valeriec@cwu.edu