Communities across the United States are coming together to ensure high school students have an unforgettable prom night by providing free formal attire. In Chicago, the Police Department's CAPS members and Schurz High School co-hosted an event where nearly 200 dresses and suits were donated, benefiting 40 prom-goers, with a notable donation from Fitore Uniforms. Similarly, in partnership with the Macon branch of the Brooklyn Library, prom dresses, bridesmaid dresses, and evening gowns are being collected through the end of the month, with LaWanna making the first donation. Caldies School is also participating in the initiative, offering a prom try-on event where dresses and suits can be borrowed and returned, thanks to a generous donation from Dress2Party. In Eastern Massachusetts, the Belle of the Ball organization celebrated its 20th anniversary, helping over 1,800 students find their dream prom dress and accessories at no cost, with the event taking place at the Massachusetts convention center. However, the Boston Globe reported that 1,200 high school students found their prom dresses at the Belle of the Ball drive.
1,200 high school students find their prom dresses at ‘Belle of the Ball’ drive https://t.co/64cN8dBm3v
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Had a great time at Belle of the Ball today! What an amazing experience seeing more than 1,800 high school students find their dream prom dress and accessories - at no cost! https://t.co/1XhAAtyrSC
Honored to join Belle of the Ball today for their 20th anniversary. This organization helps high school students throughout Eastern Mass to get ready for prom. Thank you to this wonderful organization, volunteers and sponsors for this exciting event @jordansfurn! https://t.co/YiJXQYyzXe
♻️💃 PROM TRY-ON 🕺♻️ #event #borrow Look at/try on prom dresses and suits which can be borrowed and returned to be reused year on year. All for free! Huge thanks to @dress2party for their generous donation of dresses 🙏 #reduce #reuse #preloved #dress2party https://t.co/ndb7gLXDEn
Help make someone’s prom night magical! In partnership with @bklynlibrary Macon branch, we are collecting prom dresses, bridesmaid dresses, and evening gowns through the end of the month. HUGE shoutout to LaWanna for dropping off the first donation! https://t.co/R5VT8qjiIj
The #ChicagoPolice Department's @ChicagoCAPS17 CAPS members co-hosted a Prom Formal Attire event at Schurz High School. With nearly 200 dresses and suits donated, 40 prom-goers had a lot to choose from. Thank you to the donors and to Fitore Uniforms for donating their… https://t.co/pyl0kfItDz