Programs and Initiatives

Prom Boutique

Princess Chambers Inc. has provided free prom dresses and accessories to approximately 100 underprivileged young women throughout New York City per year. In addition to attire, students receive a luxurious shopping experience that includes makeup application, hair consultations, manicures and a mini-photoshoot. This annual event has served over 800 young women since 2009 and attracts over 50 volunteers per year. This event is held at the NY Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge.

 

Crowned Princess Scholarship Award

The Crowned Princess Scholarship was established in 2015 to provide funding towards a young woman's college education. Sixteen young women have received financial contributions towards their college education since inception. The majority of our recipients are first generation college students.

Applications for the 2023 Crowned Princess Scholarship can be found here!

Past Recipients:

  • 2015:

    • Fiord Francisco, CUNY BMCC 

  • 2016:

    • Lechanti Bastien, Spelman College 

  • 2017:

    • Tobi Oridota, CUNY School of Medicine

  • 2018:

    • Josori Marte, CUNY Hunter

    • Tamia Franklin, CUNY Hunter

  • 2019: 

    • Aisha Irshad, University of Pennsylvania 

    • Nimra Karamat, Wesleyan University 

    • Joy Huang, Northwestern University

  • 2021:

    • Nayeka Edmonds, University of Albany 

    • Malakelly Nsemi, CUNY Kingsborough

    • A’yanna Rouse, Boston University

  • 2022: 

    • Moriah Peoples, University at Buffalo 

    • Osmary Vega, Vaughn College

    • Constance Gervois, University of Rochester

    • Luisa Valdez, University of Pennsylvania

    • Maisha Rauzat, Pace University

Community Service

Mercy Home’s provides services for children and adults with developmental disabilities. As a community service event, our organization hosts a pampering day to give back to the Mercy Homes community. A small group of our volunteers provide manicures, makeup application, and a photo shoot for the women that reside there. The attendees age range is between 30-70 years old.

Mentorship program

Adjust Her Crown Mentoring program connects underserved girls in high school senior year with compassionate professional women throughout New York City to empower, motivate and assist with their college and post-secondary success. Areas of focus include skills development, goal setting/ career planning, self-esteem building, healthy relationships, self-care and mental health, and civic engagement.