Dear Somebody,
With the current inflation crisis, affording a befitting prom dress can prove to be quite the challenge. A Wavertree charity shop is determined to ensure that cost isn’t a barrier. Re-loved on Picton Road is currently in its fourth year of offering free prom dresses to year 11 school pupils. The shop is part of a wider community project, Love Wavertree, a CIC that offers support to struggling families in L15.
Lorraine Scanlon has been volunteering at the shop for several years and came up with the idea of giving donated evening dresses away to pupils for prom. Many of the dresses still have the tags on and donations have come from local businesses as well as the community, including Cinders in Hale Village who gave 30 dresses to the scheme.
At the moment the pop-up stall is only available at Archbishop Blanch School, due to volunteer capacity. However, they are hoping to expand and have stated how willing they are to accommodate anyone who directly contacts them in regards to needing a dress. Prom is all about showing up and showing out, so spread the word and save somebody’s prom night.
If you would like to donate to the scheme, volunteer or need a prom dress, please visit: lovewavertree.com/prom-dresses.
Sincerely,
Liverpool Noise
