Project Prom seeks community donations of prom dresses and suits

Town of Huntington Councilwoman Theresa Mari and the Huntington Youth Bureau announced the fourth annual Project Prom, a community initiative intended to help source dresses and other attire for promgoers in need.

The program relies on the generosity of the community, and its organizers say donations of new and gently used prom dresses and suits are urgently needed. These contributions make it possible for students to enjoy a memorable prom experience at no cost to their families.

“Project Prom shows what we can achieve when our community comes together to support one another with kindness, dignity, and care,” said Mari.

Last year, the Town of Huntington welcomed more than 50 students from Huntington school districts, as well as neighboring communities including Islip, Brentwood, Smithtown, and others. Each student was provided prom attire at no cost. The town was even able to donate more than 300 dresses and suits to schools and religious institutions in Queens and Brooklyn, extending the reach of the program well beyond Huntington.

Project Prom is accepting drop-offs of donations at the John J. Flanagan Center, 423 Park Ave. in Huntington, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. now through Thursday, April 16.