There's a new hero in town.
The Fairy Prom Mother is here to make sure that all Denver Metro students have the opportunity to experience the rite of passage of going to formals like Homecoming and Prom. Lena Rowen opened her home to students in need of formal wear in May 2021, turning her basement into a boutique for Denver area youth. She operates The Fairy Prom Mother year round.
Lena's project currently receives no funding, relying on the generosity of donors. You can help by donating new or slightly used items year round, or by choosing items from their Amazon Wish List. The Fairy Prom Mother makes it super easy for donors to help keep the program up and running.
The Fairy Prom Mother embraces diversity and proudly serves students of every nationality, race, culture, disability, religion, or sexual orientation.
Appointments are available NOW for Prom and Winter Formals!
DO YOU QUALIFY?
- Do you attend a Denver Metro High School?
- Are you low income (Receiving EBT, Medicaid, Housing Vouchers, Free or Reduced Lunch)
Then YOU QUALIFY to come shop from over 800 New and Slightly used dresses!
HOW IT WORKS
- Call or text 720-882-4757, or email thefairyprommother@yahoo.com for an appointment.
- Each teen will have a private, one hour appointment to shop for a dress with a parent/guardian.
- Each teen can choose one dress, and one pair of shoes.
THE RULES
- You must be a high school student in the Denver Metro Area, and must show proof with a student ID or current report card.
- Teens may select ONE dress, as well as accessories per Prom or Homecoming event.
- Each participant will have one hour to shop and try on dresses, by appointment only.
- If you can afford a prom dress or suit, The Fairy Prom Mother is not for you. This organization has been created to help teens and their families who are financially unable to buy Prom and Homecoming attire only.
- Our inventory is constantly changing as new dresses arrive, so The Fairy Prom Mother cannot promise or guarantee a specific style or size.
- Please let The Fairy Prom Mother know if you have any physical or emotional limitations that require special care during your appointment.
- The dress or suit that you select cannot be exchanged. Once you leave with a dress its yours!
- Your gown is a gift from The Fairy Prom Mother... however, if you wish to pay it forward, they will gladly take your dress back if it is still in good shape.
- The Fairy Prom Mother is not responsible for alterations but can provide some resources for some affordable seamstresses.
- The Fairy Prom Mother expects everyone to abide by the rules and treat everyone with respect. Those who fail to do so will be asked to leave, so that this may be an enjoyable experience for everyone involved.
From The Fairy Prom Mother website:
"Lena Rowen, (AKA The Fairy Prom Mother) created this side project last May. Lena has always had a compassion for helping others in the community ever since her own personal experience being a domestic violence survivor, leaving her nearly homeless with her own children nearly 10 years ago. During this time she completed her Master's degree specializing in Family and Community Services in 2014 from The University of Arizona Global Campus, as a single mother. She worked as a Case Manager for the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless as well as the Rose Andom Center, helping women escape Domestic Violence, and housing nearly 164 homeless families. Today, Lena is a wife, and mother to her two children -her 17 year old son, and 12 year old daughter. She is currently utilizing her masters degree in working with the homeless in the Denver metro area with Catholic Charities, and working toward her PhD in Social Work at Denver University. She and her family live in Lakewood, CO. She strives to continue giving back to the community and building a solid ground for our youth in the Denver Metro Area."
720-882-4757
2859 South Zurich Court | Denver, CO 80236
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