Project Self-Sufficiency opens ‘Sister-to-Sister’ Prom Shop, offering free new and gently used prom dresses in April
NEWTON, NJ (Sussex County) – Teens are invited to select free, new, or gently used prom dresses and accessories from the popular “Sister-to-Sister” Prom Shop, hosted by Project Self-Sufficiency.
Formal wear, including prom dresses, bridesmaids’ dresses, gowns for mothers of the bride, evening bags, jewelry, wraps and shawls, as well as shoes in good condition, will be available at no charge. All items are displayed in a boutique-like setting on Project Self-Sufficiency’s Newton campus, with space available for trying on dresses. The public is invited, and no appointment is needed.
The “Sister-to-Sister” Prom Shop will be open from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on April 1st, 2nd, and 3rd; from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on April 4th; and from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on April 5th.
“We are delighted to offer teens the opportunity to receive beautiful gowns and accessories free of charge at the ‘Sister-to-Sister’ Prom Shop,” commented Deborah Berry-Toon, Executive Director of Project Self-Sufficiency. “We believe that every young woman deserves the chance to have a beautiful dress for that special, once-in-a-lifetime event. Thanks to generous donations from the community, we are fortunate to have hundreds of beautiful items in our collection again this year.”
Project Self-Sufficiency is located at 127 Mill Street in Newton. The Sister-to-Sister Prom Shop is a program of the Journey Family Success Center at Project Self-Sufficiency.
For more information about the Sister-to-Sister Prom Shop or to learn more about any of the programs at Project Self-Sufficiency, call 973-940-3500 or visit www.projectselfsufficiency.org.
