Dresses with total retail value of $40,000 to be distributed to
young women who may not be able to afford one
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Belk has donated more than 700 prom dresses with a total retail value of approximately $40,000 to local charities in three states.
The dresses went to:
• Girl Talk Foundation in Charlotte, N.C.
• Enchanted Closet in Atlanta, Ga., and
• YWCA in Birmingham, Ala.
“Giving back to our communities and helping our neighbors are top priorities for Belk,” said Jessica Graham, vice president of communications and community relations for Belk, Inc. “We’re honored to work with these respected charities to help make a positive difference in the lives of young women.”
“Prom is such a pivotal moment in a young girl’s life, but the expense can be a big burden on teens and their families. We are thrilled and grateful for Belk’s generous donation of these beautiful dresses which will help so many girls attend prom,” said Girl Talk Foundation Founder and Executive Director Janine Davis. “This is a tremendous boost toward reaching our goal of serving every girl who signs up to receive a dress.”
