Countdown to Prom is underway! Unfortunately for some teens, the expenses associated with attending this milestone social event may be out of reach. InnerAct Alliance and the UthMpact coalition are proud to continue the Project Prom effort, now in its 11th year, to provide free formal wear to deserving high school students and educate youth and parents about the risky behaviors that may occur during prom and graduation time.
Student Shopping Days will take place on Saturdays: March 4, March 18, April 1, and April 15 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Project Prom Store at the Lakeland Square Mall, 3800 U.S. Highway 98 North in Lakeland (use entrance to the right of Dillards). Students with a Polk County School ID can sign a pledge to celebrate alcohol and drug-free and receive their dresses and suits at no cost.
Since 2013, over 5,000 prom ensembles have been provided at no cost to teens in Polk County. Community members may support the effort by donating gently used dresses, men’s suits, shoes, and accessories. Especially needed are women’s dresses in larger sizes and men’s suits in smaller sizes. Donations may be dropped off at the Project Prom Store on shopping dates or at the InnerAct Alliance office (8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. weekdays).
UthMpact’s goal is promote a safe and fun Prom Night. For more information, please visit www.uthmpact.org, www.projectprompolk.com, or contact
Samantha McCain at (863) 802-0777.
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