Operation: Glass Slipper

The Ordway’s production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's “Cinderella” partners with a nonprofit to bring fairy tale moments for girls in low-income families. Operation Glass Slipper is the fairy godmother to these girls who dream of attending their high school proms.  The project provides dresses, new shoes, and accessories hoping to make a memorable prom experience in the spring.

“Its such a lovely mission that Operation Glass Slipper has,” said Ordway president Patricia Mitchell. “The Ordway was really happy to be a part of helping them achieve it.”

In January, Operation Glass Slipper received 200 dresses, 40 pairs of shoes and 50 pieces of jewelry.  Besides individual donations, the nonprofit also received help from local bridal and prom shops, as well as corporations.

In 2011, Operation Glass Slipper helped 1,100 girls prepare for prom.