New Orleans police officer takes on the role of fairy godmother for prom-goers

When a New Orleans police officer learned that a relative couldn’t attend prom because of the price of a gown, she jumped into action.

Qiana Lewis, an officer with New Orleans’ fourth district, worked with her sorority, and they were able to collect more than 70 dresses for senior girls at the Algiers Charter Technological Academy.

She never wanted anyone to be left out because of the cost of a gown again.

The campaign was called “Dresses for Dreams.”

Not only were the girls provided with dresses, but Lewis was able to find volunteers to do their hair and makeup as well.

“It was just awesome. You just had to be there to see the faces on the girls,” Lewis said.

This story was originally published June 5, 2017 at 1:30 PM with the headline "New Orleans police officer takes on the role of fairy godmother for prom-goers."