Thursday, March 21, 2019

2019 Project Prom Store Ribbon Cutting & Formal Wear Shopping Days


2019 Project Prom Store Ribbon Cutting & Shopping Days

UthMpact’s 7th Annual Project Prom effort is off to a successful start providing formal wear and accessories to deserving high school teens in exchange for signing a pledge to make smart, healthy decisions on the night of prom.

On Saturday, February 23rd, Project Prom hosted a special Ribbon Cutting to celebrate the grand opening of the 2019 Project Prom Store, located in the old Sears wing at Lakeland Square Mall. We were honored to have Lakeland Mayor, Bill Mutz, on hand for the festivities. During the Grand Opening, over 40 students found beautiful prom attire to make their special night one to remember.

Additional shopping days are scheduled for Saturdays March 23 and April 6, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 pm., at the Project Prom store. Students with a Polk County School ID can sign a Project Prom Pledge to celebrate being drug-free and receive dresses and suits for FREE!

Community members are asked to support Project Prom by donating gently used dresses, shoes, purses, jewelry, men’s suits, ties, and accessories. Men’s pants and shirts in smaller sizes and plus size dresses for ladies are most needed. Donations may be dropped off on the shopping dates at the Project Prom Store or at the InnerAct Alliance office at 621 South Florida Avenue in Lakeland, weekdays from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

Risky behaviors tend to increase around prom and graduation season and Project Prom wants to remind students that they can have fun without engaging in those behaviors. Please visit the event Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ProjectPromofPolk/ for more information.

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