MAOTeen Collecting Gently Used Prom Gowns

Miss America's Outstanding Teen, Elizabeth Fechtel has teamed up with Loft 181 in

Photo Credit- Jenn Cady

Florida and non-profit organization Caitlin's Closet to provide girls in the foster care system the opportunity to wear beautiful, donated dresses to their proms. She is hoping to collect over 100 dresses in the next month to donate to Loft 181 on behalf of Caitlin's Closet.

Loft 181, in Tampa, FL, is a beautiful store where teenage girls in foster care can shop for gently used clothing absolutely FREE! 

"Ask any girl and she will tell you that half the fun of going to prom is the process of getting ready and figuring out what to wear," said Elizabeth. "As a senior in high school, I know there are many girls who feel held back from attending prom because of financial reasons.  Prom is the highlight of the year and I am proud to support such a rewarding cause."

Elizabeth was greatly inspired by former Miss America's Outstanding Teen Caitlin Brunell who founded Caitlin's Closet and has collected over 9000 prom dresses for girls in need.

To donate your gently worn prom dress, cocktail dress or pageant gown, simply mail the dress by MARCH 10, 2012 to

MAOTeen, Inc.

c/o Elizabeth Fechtel

13911 W Hillsborough Ave Suite 168

Tampa, FL 33635

If you are a current or former local or state titleholder, please enclose a headshot and/or message for the teens. We may include you in an upcoming email blast. We are also accepting prom accessories. If you are requesting a tax receipt from MAOTeen, Inc., please include the value of the donation and supply your name and contact information. Questions? Please contactHannah@MAOTeen.org

For information on Miss America's Outstanding Teen, visit www.maoteen.org

For more information on Loft 181, visit their facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/kimparrishtv?ref=tn_tnmn#!/pages/Loft-181/275609709149068?sk=info

For more information on Caitlin's Closet, please visit www.caitlinscloset.org