Although it is still winter, prom season is just around the corner and many teenage girls are already making plans for their special evening. However, not every family will be able to afford fancy dresses, shoes and accessories for their teens. Those who are unable to purchase suitable attire for the occasion can count on Project Self-Sufficiency’s annual “Sister-to-Sister” Prom Shop which will offer free new and gently-used formal wear to teens. In the shop, which is housed on Project Self-Sufficiency’s Newton campus, gowns and accessories are displayed in a boutique-like setting, and girls are invited to select shoes, wraps and jewelry to complement their dress. The agency is currently seeking donations of new and gently-used 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. Dresses must be dry cleaned and on a hanger. ...
Project Self-Sufficiency is a non-profit organization which has been serving individuals and families in northwestern New Jersey since 1986.