Telegram - Serving Metropolitan Detroit Since 1944

Smiles of delight and gratefulness were contagious at Wayne County Commission Chair Alisha Bell's (D-Detroit) annual "Belle of the Ball" Prom Dress Donation program held Saturday, April 15, as it helped some 130 young ladies fulfill prom dreams they otherwise might have struggled to achieve, especially in these inflation-filled times.

The 15th annual prom dress giveaway event was made possible through the dedication and generosity of Chair Bell and her staff, along with overwhelming community support and was again held at the Boys & Girls Club on Tireman Ave. in Detroit.

Since the first event, Chair Bell has made it her personal mission to fulfill their prom dreams through this very special giveaway. Dresses and accessories, donated by volunteers and businesses, were distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. "Prom is a special time and it has been my dream to help young ladies in the community to attend their proms and build memories for years to come," Chair Bell said.

"I continue to be grateful to those in the community who have contributed so much over the years to make so many dreams come true."

Sponsors for this year's event included Unique Lady Bridal & Prom, Two Men and a Truck, JC Penney, Burlington, Ladies Entrepreneur Empowerment Circle and Ladies, Runway Fashions and Alpha Rho Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc