Project Self-Sufficiency seeks formal wear donations for annual Sister-to-Sister Prom Shop
NEWTON, N.J. (Sussex County) — Project Self-Sufficiency is seeking donations of new and gently used formal wear and accessories to support its annual “Sister-to-Sister” Prom Shop, which provides teen girls with free prom attire.
The nonprofit is accepting prom dresses, bridesmaids’ dresses, gowns for mothers-of-the-bride, evening bags, jewelry, wraps, shawls and shoes in good condition. Dresses must be dry cleaned and placed on hangers before donation.
All items will be displayed in a pop-up boutique on Project Self-Sufficiency’s Newton campus, where teen girls can select dresses and accessories to complete their prom look. The Sister-to-Sister Prom Shop will be open to the public with no appointment required from 3 to 6 p.m. March 23, 24 and 25; from 3 to 8 p.m. March 26; from 3 to 5 p.m. March 27; and from 9 a.m. to noon March 28.
“The community has been particularly supportive of the ‘Sister-to-Sister Prom Shop’ every year, and we hope to have a large collection of beautiful gowns and accessories for display,” said 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, and we are looking forward to opening the prom shop in March.”
Donations will be accepted Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Project Self-Sufficiency, located at 127 Mill St. 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 prom shop or other programs offered by Project Self-Sufficiency, call 973-940-3500 or visit www.projectselfsufficiency.org.
