SPARTA, Ga. — Going to prom can be a big expense for some students but a Dublin non-profit wanted to alleviate the financial stress for three students at Hancock Central High School.
"It makes me feel wonderful because of the simple fact that it's all about the kids. It's not about us, it's all about the kids," said Timothy Willis Sr., founder of the Warming Feet of Christ Ministries.
Willis started the 501(c) non-profit in 2016.
The story begins on Christmas when Willis was visiting friends for Christmas and started giving out cards to residents. From that day, he has helped anyone in need this time he wanted to help the students in Sparta.
"Last year, we donated 14 prom dresses to the students here. Some places, students might not be able to afford to go to prom. Fees and whatever it takes for the prom," Willis said.
Cynthia Harris is the mother of Cierra Harris.
Cynthia told 13WMAZ, that she didn't get to go to prom when she was in high school, and because of the cost, she worried her daughter wouldn't be able to go, but with the donation and her daughter being chosen she was thrilled when she heard the news.
"I'm just very excited and I thank everyone who is sponsoring and helping them. I'm so happy for them," Harris said.
With help from the school principal and the Wraparound Center coordinator, Veronica Bunderage, three seniors were chosen. Two girls and a young man. Cierra Harris, Adrianna Burley, and Marquez Hall.
Not only will the three students get to pick a dress or suit of their choosing, they will also have the nails, jewelry and hair paid for. Five business owners have stepped in to help the seniors of their best last dance in high school.
HHB Salon, Sonja Bell will help with jewelry, Her Majesty makeup by Jada Carswells in Macon and 929 Tresses by Kyra Jenkins will help with the hair. Hall says he was surprised when he found out he was chosen but his excitement will be on prom day.
"Probably the music and just being with my friends and having fun," Hall said.
Bunderage was thrilled to help the students and says the money goes a long way.
"It's amazing. It's amazing to me. It's a very big blessing to receive this kind of donation," Bunderage said.
Willis says it's all about helping the kids and seeing a smile on their faces.
"Seeing a smile on their face on their face, and then this is the last year of their schools so therefore it's a blessing to be a blessing," Willis said.
You can learn more about Willis' non-profit here.