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Help the Mount Vernon Princess for a Night Program

The program seeks donation of gently used or new prom dresses, shoes, purses, and more.

The Mount Vernon Princess for a Night program makes prom a dream come true for students who otherwise wouldn’t be able to have the means to attend.

The program serves approximately 200 students a year. Last year, 350 students benefitted from the generosity of the community.

Donations of the following items are needed:

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  • Dresses- especially dresses for petite and full-figured women
  • Shoes
  • Handbags
  • Jewelry
  • Unused makeup

Donations will be accepted until May 3 and may be dropped off at the following locations:

  1. Mount Vernon High School, Main Office (Entrance #1), 8515 Old Mount Vernon Road, Alexandria. Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
  2. Gold’s Gym, 7770 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria. Monday through Friday between 4:45 a.m. and 11 p.m., Saturday between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. and Sunday between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m.
  3. Hitched Bridal Couture and Creative Planning Salon, 1523 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. 20007. Tuesday through Thursday between noon and 8 p.m., Friday between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., and Saturday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
  4. West Potomac High School, Main Office (Entrance #1), 6500 Quander Road, Alexandria. Monday through Friday between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
  5. T.C. Williams High School, Main Office, 3330 King Street, Alexandria. Monday through Friday between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.
  6. James Lee Community Center, 2855A Annandale Road, Falls Church, VA  22042. Monday through Friday between 11 a.m. and 9 p.m. Saturdays between 11 a.m. and 9 p.m.

If you have any questions or would like to volunteer to assist with the project, please e-mail Katie Basinski at Kabasinski@fcps.edu or call 703-619-3304.

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