Vision and Hope

When this occurred to me, the vision was not full.  It was just seeing a need and wanting to meet it.  More and more girls were not going to formals, "with a it's stupid" on their lips.  Yet, what I really saw was "my family can't afford that kind of thing".  With the cost of dresses and all the hoopla it is understandable.  After watching all of the Jr High tumble out of their formal I was amazed at just how formal it really was and what a divide was created.
 It hurt my heart to see these kids separated by money.  That they felt "not good enough", it was in the slump of their shoulders and downcast head.  I can understand why they would not want to go back.  Then I thought about how that was going to effect their life.  These are such formidable years.  They needed to see they were worthy, and lovely based on who they are and not how expensive their dress is.

Days, weeks, later I stumbled upon formal wear at a steal of a price.  I bought them, not sure why but knew they could be given away to someone.  Then talking with other women who had struggled with that in high school it became even more "right" that we do something.   Resembling the fairy godmother in Cinderella the idea was hatched!  We could gather, and encourage others to let go of unused dresses to bring joy and beauty into young lives.  My heart is full of joy!!  It is embraced and I do hope all of you will continue to spread the word.

I soooo want it to grow and be established in this town that we are able to reach other towns as well.  Hope fully find a small place in downtown Shelton to have the dresses and accessories and be available to receive donations and help the girls.  Maybe have classes on how to make a simple clutch purse or make some jewelry or simple up-do's with the help of other Shelton businesses.  It really could be a community loving community thing.

Imagine just for a moment all of these young women, being cared about, encouraged,and seeking good things in their life.  How would that really beautify Shelton?  In the generations to come?  In the right now?
                                   Come  and join us and be a part of "the village" and love these women.

We are spreading the word!!

We are trying to spread the word so we can reach more people who will be willing to help and more girls that need help.  You can be part of it!!!  Isn't it exciting?  If you have a facebook, befriend me :) just type in Fairly Godmother in your search box.  The picture is the same thumbnail as this one.  If the link thingie works I will try it that way...here it goes......http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002439834030&ref=ts

It worked!!!!!  So please pass us along, and if you have donations or someone who needs help, do NOT hesitate to message us. 

PS I promise there will be no puffy sleeve dresses....unless you want one ;)

Our Mission and Our Heart

Ok, let's start with the BIG IDEA and how it might happen.
 I see far to many girls in my town that lack sparkle, they don't get to be Cinderella for the night.  They struggle with the price of formal dresses, even used ones are more than they can hope for.  I saw a problem and then I saw a solution.  I am a natural gatherer, a bargain hunter and I started buying formal dresses to give them to these girls.  I have given away two so far but want to reach more girls and in order to help them I need more dresses.
 What I also know, for those who can afford formal dresses they don't care to wear them every year.  I am sooooo hoping they would be willing to donate their dress to help someone else.  The best way to make that happen is word of mouth.  This is my mouth giving the word,...the word is "Please Help".  Ok, that was words.


For everyone who would like to donate, please leave a message or shoot an email to farelygodmother@gmail.com  I will do my best at answering questions and setting up pick ups.


For girls who are reading this and would love some help or know of some girls who would love some help.  Use the email address and send a message, with your size and hopes and when needed. farelygodmother@gmail.com  If you click on this and nothing has happened, I'm sorry my computer skills are not amazing.  Hopefully someone will come along and help with that as well.


After the fabulous night of sparkle, it will be your choice to keep the dress or re donate it so you can pass the blessing on.


This is an idea trying to come alive and it takes a village of people caring to make it happen.  Will you join me in this adventure?  Put on your fairy Godmother hat and come along :)
It's real simple you just start with a Bib bi di bopity and end with a BOO

Come and follow the blog as well.  I am hoping to post pictures and stories of the dresses and the girls who wear them.