Spring means time for Prom and teens in the Lakeland and Winter Haven
area will be styling in lovely formal attire and celebrating this special
occasion safe and drug-free thanks to the generosity of community contributors
and sponsorship partners of 2014 Project
Prom!
For the
second consecutive year, teen leaders from UthMpact, along with tremendous
support from community partners MIDFLORIDA Credit Union, 97 Country WPCV 97.5
FM, StandUP Polk, and InnerAct Alliance, coordinated formal wear donations and
shopping days on February 22 and March 1, 2014 for deserving high school
students in our community who might not otherwise have been able to afford the
expenses of Prom Night.
Generous
community members donated new and gently-used dresses, gowns, shoes, purses,
jewelry, and accessories to the cause. Men’s suits, shirts, and shoes were also
among over 250 contributions received. Students with a valid Polk County School
ID were able to receive FREE formal wear in exchange for signing a Project Prom
Pledge to celebrate the prom season alcohol and drug-free!
Many
community volunteers were on hand to help teens pick out special formal wear at
the Project Prom Shopping Days. Several student recipients also volunteered
their time to assist other teens in choosing their suits and gowns.
Teen
members of UthMpact and adult members of StandUP Polk Coalitions for a
Drug-Free Polk greeted attendees and shared important messages about the
importance of safe and healthy choices during prom time. Statistics show that
the majority of students in Polk County choose not to use alcohol and drugs.
One UthMpact factoid shows that 75% of Polk County students do not drink
alcohol; however if they are a passenger in a car with someone who does, they
may also suffer an unfortunate or deadly fate. It is estimated these important
messages touched the lives of about 250 people, including 115 Polk County
students along with their moms, friends, and siblings who attended the Project
Prom Shopping Days!
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