Cinderella’s Closet fundraiser brings in over $13,000 for Taylor nonprofit

  • 14-year-old Violet Willenberg is with her mom Lilly Willenberg, left, as she tries on formal dresses at Cinderella's Closet on Saturday, April 22, 2023. Violet is attending a formal event at her school in Bastrop next month. Photos by Andy Sharp
    14-year-old Violet Willenberg is with her mom Lilly Willenberg, left, as she tries on formal dresses at Cinderella's Closet on Saturday, April 22, 2023. Violet is attending a formal event at her school in Bastrop next month. Photos by Andy Sharp
  • 17-year-old Jamia Townsend, right, gets help from her mom Monique Owen as she tries on prom dresses at Cinderella's Closet on Saturday, April 22, 2023. Her Taylor High School prom is May 6.
    17-year-old Jamia Townsend, right, gets help from her mom Monique Owen as she tries on prom dresses at Cinderella's Closet on Saturday, April 22, 2023. Her Taylor High School prom is May 6.
  • Jamia Townsend, 17, with her grandmother, Doris Cathey, right, was happy to find just the right prom dress at Cinderella's Closet for the upcoming Taylor High School prom.
    Jamia Townsend, 17, with her grandmother, Doris Cathey, right, was happy to find just the right prom dress at Cinderella's Closet for the upcoming Taylor High School prom.
  • Heather Zana watches over crocheted creations at the Made to Order vendor booth in the Murphy Park pavilion during the Cinderella's Closet "A Magical Spring Affair" fundraising event on Saturday, April 22.
    Heather Zana watches over crocheted creations at the Made to Order vendor booth in the Murphy Park pavilion during the Cinderella's Closet "A Magical Spring Affair" fundraising event on Saturday, April 22.
  • Alfredo Delgado looks for items to purchase in the vendors' area at Murphy Park during the Cinderella's Closet "A Magical Spring Affair" fundraising event on Saturday, April 22. Vendor booth rentals are used to cover the group's rental costs in their shop at Old Taylor High. Cinderella's Closet is a Taylor non-profit that provides free of charge dress clothing for area youth for proms and other events where cost might be a hindrance to participation.
    Alfredo Delgado looks for items to purchase in the vendors' area at Murphy Park during the Cinderella's Closet "A Magical Spring Affair" fundraising event on Saturday, April 22. Vendor booth rentals are used to cover the group's rental costs in their shop at Old Taylor High. Cinderella's Closet is a Taylor non-profit that provides free of charge dress clothing for area youth for proms and other events where cost might be a hindrance to participation.
  • Hand-made wind chimes shine in late-morning light at a booth called Poo-Puppies in the vendors' area at the Murphy Park pavilion during the Cinderella's Closet "A Magical Spring Affair."
    Hand-made wind chimes shine in late-morning light at a booth called Poo-Puppies in the vendors' area at the Murphy Park pavilion during the Cinderella's Closet "A Magical Spring Affair."

    A Magical Spring Affair, the fundraiser and craft show hosted by Cinderella’s Closet last weekend in Taylor, brought in over $13,000, according to founder Patrice Dempsey. Funding will be used toward operational costs and improvements for the nonprofit.

    “Our rent is almost $10,000 a year, so that takes a big chunk of our proceeds,” Ms. Dempsey said. “We are also saving for software to do inventory …