2008 Dress Giveaway
Saturday, April 19
9 a.m. until 5 p.m.
The Family Life Center at the
Living Faith Christian Center
2008 Dress Giveaway Facts
More than 700 dresses displayed at the Dress Giveaway
Nearly 400 dresses distributed to junior and seniors from Baton Rouge Area public high schools
Students from 14 public high schools benefited
More than 40 in-kind donors supplied logistical assistance and material support
Public High Schools Served in 2008 Dress Giveaway
1. Baker
2. Bel Aire
3. CAN Academy
4. Capital
5. EBR LAB
6. Glen Oaks
7. Istrouma
8. Lee
9. McKinley
10. Northeast
11. Pointe Coupee
12. Port Allen
13. Southern Lab
14. Scotlandville
Testimonials
• "Wow! There were so many dresses, and when I saw it (my dress), I knew it was the one. I felt like I was in a dress shop. We were treated like royalty.” Beryln Stewart, Istrouma High School, as quoted in The Advocate, April 24, 2008.
• "You just don't know how much this (the Dress Giveaway) helps me, and it's so great for the students. Most of us can't go out and buy these dresses." Diane Singleton, mother of Courtney Singleton, Northeast High School, as quoted in The Advocate, April 24, 2008.
• “Numerous students hadn’t planned on attending the prom because they couldn’t afford a dress. Now they are looking forward to it.” Elida Bera, Istrouma High School Principal, as quoted in The Advocate, April 24, 2008.
* Dresses that did not meet our Donation Guidelines will be donated to the LSU Textile and Costume Museum.