2022 Project Prom Shopping Days

 

2022 Project Prom Shopping Days

Countdown to Prom has begun Countdown to Prom has begun but unfortunately the expenses associated with this special social event could make attending prom out of reach for some teens. InnerAct Alliance and youth coalition, UthMpact, are proud to present the 10th year of the Project Prom effort to provide formal wear and accessories to deserving high school students and educate youth and parents about the risky behaviors that may occur during prom and graduation time. Students with a Polk County School ID can sign a pledge to celebrate alcohol and drug-free and receive their dresses and suits for FREE!

Plans are underway for the Project Prom Store at the Lakeland Square Mall, 3800 U.S. Highway 98 North in Lakeland (in the old Sears wing). Student Shopping Days will be held on Saturdays: February 12, February 26, March 12, March 26, and April 9, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. We ask for everyone's patience and understanding as capacity in the store will be limited due to COVID precautions. 

Since 2013, over 5,000 prom ensembles have been provided at no cost to young women and men in Polk County. Community members may support the effort by donating gently used dresses, shoes, men’s suits, and accessories. Especially needed are women’s dresses in sizes XS (0-3) and Plus Sizes (18+) and men’s dress pants (waist 30-36) and dress shirts (all sizes). Formal wear donations may be dropped off at the Project Prom Store on shopping dates, at the InnerAct Alliance office (8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. weekdays), or at select Polk County Public High Schools. 

UthMpact’s goal is promote a fun and safe Prom Night. For more information, please visit www.uthmpact.org, www.projectprompolk.com, or contact Samantha McCain at (863) 802-0777.