Project in Wyoming helps students save money on prom dresses
The founder because of how expensive proms can be – which often require teenage girls to find money for a new formal dress and other items. Author: Associated Press Updated: 11:28 AM EDT May 8, 2021
Marie Town didn t quite know what to expect when she arrived at Jean Richardson s house.
Town, a senior at East High School in Cheyenne, was looking for a prom dress to wear to the big dance at Little America Hotel & Resort but she needed to stick to her budget.
Richardson, who is known to her close friends and family as the prom dress lady, launched Project Prom here 15 years ago. The project helps young women find a stylish prom dress for no cost, though small donations are welcome.
The project was started because of how expensive proms can be – which often require teenage girls to find money for a new formal dress and other items.
Apr 10, 2021 / 09:36 AM EST
FRANKLIN, Ind. (WISH) – Johnson County Public Library is helping teens shop for formal wear ahead of prom season during its annual Project Prom pop-up event.
High school students can take home donated dresses, suits, shoes and accessories free of charge at the Franklin Branch on Saturday, April 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, April 11 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
There have been over 800 attendees since the pop-up began in 2013 and nearly 200 teens found formal wear to take home in 2018, according to event staff.
It is an outdoor event and masks will be required for health and safety reasons. Teens will be allowed to browse in small groups to ensure social distancing.