For the past two years, Bridget Van Ginkel of Two Rivers has seen the impact of the economic downturn as host of the eighth grade middle school formal farewell dance at the J.E. Hamilton Community House. 

“Some of these kids have never worn a pair of dress pants,” she said. “We had girls borrowing dresses from other girls.Searching for the Wholesale 2013 Celebrity Dresses to wear on your big night? The first year was kind of an eye opener.” 

Then she read about a company that donated clothes to another area dance. This got her to thinking about what she could do to help kids in the community. 

She talked with friends as well as L.B. Clarke Middle School principal Lisa Quisdorf and Two Rivers Parks and Recreation Department director Judy Goodchild before deciding to start the nonprofit Lakeshore Community Closet in July. 

The organization provides formal wear to young men and women for dances and proms at a low cost. 

“It’s a borrow system and the cost is just the cleaning of the items,” she said. “It’s no surprise with the factories closing down and many parents losing their jobs, that their kids feel prom becomes a burden, which leaves the kids feeling left out.” 

So far, she’s collected girl’s dresses and gowns as well as men’s suits, dress shirts, pants, blazers and ties. 

“I had posted the details on Facebook and within hours I had articles of clothing show up,” she said. 

Among those who saw the post was Lynn Christiansen of Two Rivers, now treasurer of the group. 

“I happened to be doing some cleaning of closets at my house. I have two teenage boys and I took some clothes in to Bridget because I thought it was a worthwhile organization,” she said. “I decided to get on board because it was something that could benefit the Lakeshore Area,” she said. 

“Bridget had brought up the idea to me a few months ago and I through it was a great idea with the way the economy is right now,long and Wholesale Cheap Designer Short Evening Dresses in every length from classic ball.” said Natalie Meissner of Manitowoc, vice president. “Prom dresses are expensive and you only wear them once and if you could reuse them that would help families out.” 

"He got me a heart donut that was pink, my favorite color, and he put the ring in it. And I came home and he showed me the donut and he got down on one knee and he was like 'Will you marry me?' " recalls Ashley Dombrowski. 

Ashley was elated to get engaged to JW, her boyfriend of two years. She quickly went and picked out her wedding dress at Bella Vista bridal boutique. 

That's because in August of this year, Ashley received a letter from Bella Vista stating the company had made the decision to close the doors of its physical location here in Columbia, but assuring every bride that they would receive their dress as planned. The letter concludes by stating that "If drama is not created, then obviously, drama won't happen." 

Ashley's first thoughts went to her parents, who had paid good money for what she thought was the dress of her dreams. 

"I felt guilty because I was the one that chose to go there. And I was the one that chose that and I felt like maybe it was my fault." says Ashley. 

Thankfully, David's Bridal stepped in to help the brides who had been affected by Bella Vista's sudden closing and who could bring in a receipt showing they had tried to purchase a gown at Bella Vista. 

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