SKOKIE, IL, February 18, 2012
/24-7PressRelease/ -- All girls want their special moment to feel like a princess, and this year Westfield Old Orchard (Skokie Blvd & Old Orchard Rd. Skokie, IL 60077) and Westfield Hawthorn (122 Hawthorn Center, Vernon Hills, IL) along with The Glass Slipper Project, will give Chicagoland girls the prom dress of their dreams.
Westfield Old Orchard and Westfield Hawthorn will, for the first time, participate in making prom dreams come true by helping to provide dresses and accessories free of charge to local teens. Working with The Glass Slipper Project, Westfield will collect new and lightly used prom attire and accessories, March 19-24 at Westfield Old Orchard and Westfield Hawthorn, for the annual Boutique Days events held Saturday April 14, 21 and 28.
"Westfield is thrilled to be giving back to the community through this meaningful program," stated Westfield Regional Marketing Director, Enna Allen. "We are happy to provide the means for a special occasion these young women will always remember."
The Glass Slipper Project efforts are 100% volunteer and donation based and as the program grows year after year, the local community has pooled together as ongoing partners. "Each year, we are able to provide over 1,700 high school girls from Chicagoland and beyond with the entire prom ensemble," says Board Member of The Glass Slipper Project, Amy Ross. "There's lots of cheering, smiling and hugs to go around at each boutique!"
Westfield Old Orchard shoppers can drop off their donations at the Concierge Center located in the service collection next to Helzberg Diamonds. Students from Niles North & West High Schools will be volunteering on March 24 to help accept donations. Westfield Hawthorn shoppers can drop off their donations at the Concierge Center, located on the upper level near Carson Pirie Scott. Each shopper who donates merchandise will receive one $10 Westfield Gift Card and a variety of special retailer offers. Participating schools, including Libertyville High School and Niles North & West High Schools will have displays set up from February 27 to March 24, promoting The Glass Slipper Project donation days and Westfield shopping centers as a destination for prom shopping.
Both Westfield locations will be hosting several prom themed events during March and April, starting with Westfield Old Orchard and Westfield Hawthorn's Prom-Party Saturday. The free prom-themed party is open to the public and will include music provided by a local DJ, prizes, and the crowning of a "prom king and queen". Party-goers will also have a chance to win a special "prom package" that includes a spa package from Mario Tricoci and a $300 Westfield Gift Card! The party hours are noon to 4 p.m., March 24 at both Westfield locations. Other prom-themed events taking place exclusively at Westfield Old Orchard include a free fashion show March 24 at Lord & Taylor, showcasing current trends in prom fashion, as well as a prom shopping event 2-5 p.m. April 14 in the Bloomingdale's dress department. There, shoppers can enjoy a DJ, makeup touch-ups and special gifts with purchase offered by BCBG.
About The Glass Slipper Project
The Glass Slipper Project is a non-profit organization that gives away free prom dresses and accessories to high school juniors and seniors in the Chicagoland and surrounding areas. The Glass Slipper Project collects new and almost-new formal dresses and accessories and provides them, free of charge, to students who are unable to purchase their own prom attire. Students do not need to prove any type of financial hardship in order to get a dress from us. For more information visit http://www.glasslipperproject.org
About Westfield Old Orchard
Westfield Old Orchard is conveniently located in Skokie, Illinois, at the intersection of Skokie Boulevard and Old Orchard Road. The center is home to Bloomingdale's, Nordstrom, Lord & Taylor and Macy's, along with 140 specialty shops, restaurants and cinemas. The center abounds with fantastic choices including Anthropologie, Crate & Barrel, L.L. Bean, Tiffany & Co., Williams-Sonoma and Zara to name a few. Dining options include California Pizza Kitchen, The Cheesecake Factory, Maggiano's Little Italy, McCormick & Schmick's, as well as fast casual options including The Corner Bakery, Johnny Rocket's, Potbelly Sandwich Works and more. For more information call (847) 673-6800 or visit http://www.westfield.com/oldorchard
About Westfield Hawthorn
Westfield Hawthorn is Lake County's preferred shopping destination. Westfield Hawthorn offers shopping, dining and fun for the whole family with more than 160 specialty stores including department stores Macy's, JCPenney, Carson Pirie Scott and Sears and shops including Banana Republic, Coach, Godiva, H&M, Mario Tricoci, Swarovski and much more. For more information call (847) 362-2600 or visit http://www.westfield.com/hawthorn.
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Westfield Old Orchard
Shannon Ridgeway, Marketing Director
847-674-7070 sridgeway@westfield.com
Westfield Hawthorn
Jeffrey Rutzen, Marketing Director
847-362-2600 jrutzen@westfield.com
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