Project Prom 2012
Since 2003, Project Prom has given eligible high school students the opportunity to choose free formal attire from a selection of thousands of donated items. The gowns and other accessories are received through the generosity of retail establishments and the general public. New in 2012, Project Prom for Gentlemen combined an etiquette-refresher dinner with tuxedo rentals for young men who are attending their prom.
How to receive formal attire or a free tuxedo rental
Sponsors
How to donate to Project Prom
Project Prom volunteer opportunities
About Project Prom
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2012 Project Prom Photos
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Thanks to all who participated in Project Prom 2012!
Young ladies, sponsors, donors, volunteers, promoters and supporters.
We had a tremendously successful year!!
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Thanks to all who participated in Project Prom for Gentlemen 2012!
Young men, sponsors, donors, mentors, promoters and supposrters!
Our PP4G flagship year was an all-around success!
Step-by-Step Tie Tying Guide
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How to receive formal attire or a free tuxedo-rental gift certificate
Young women: The Project Prom Gown Give-away was held for five days at the Project Prom Shop at Century III Mall (Get Directions). Eligible students* are assisted by a personal shopper to select their favorite gown. Entrance to the shop is on a first-come-first-served basis. Young ladies are not required to pre-register.
Young men: Four Project Prom for Gentlemen Etiquette Dinners were conducted in April at the Human Service Building (Get Directions). Eligible students* had a chance to brush up on their etiquette skills while enjoying a catered meal and received an on-site tuxedo fitting and a voucher for a free tuxedo rental. Pre-registration was required. Young men were registered through their caseworker at DHS or at a DHS-contracted provider agency.
NOTE: Students were asked to be prepared to show their valid student ID and proof of eligibility.
* View eligibility guidelines
For more information please contact the Event and Donations Team at 412-350-3428 or EventandDonationsTeam@AlleghenyCounty.us.
Project Prom / Project Prom for Gentlemen Sponsors
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How to support Project Prom
How to donate formal attire during Prom season
In person
We accept new and gently used formal attire, as listed below, year round. Formal gowns, tuxedos, shoes and accessories can be dropped off at the Human Service Building.
By mail
We accept packages containing new and gently used formal attire, as listed below, year round, when mailed to:
Event and Donations Team/OCR
One Smithfield Street, First Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Welcomed items
Please note: Only items below will be accepted. We will be happy to refer you to other worthy charitable organizations that will accept other items.
For young women *
- formal gowns
- formal jewelry
- formal purses
- formal shoes
- new hosiery
- wraps
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For young men *
- tuxedos
- bow ties
- cummerbunds
- formal shoes
- pocket squares
- cuff links
- new dress socks
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Gift certificates
- salons (hair, make-up, mani/pedi, etc.)
- tuxedo rentals
- flower shops
- limousine service
- retail stores (shoes, jewelry, accessories)
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* Cleaned, undamaged and currently styled
Cash donations
We welcome monetary donations year round to help purchase tuxedo rentals and dresses in hard-to-find sizes. Checks can be written to the "DHS Donations Fund" memo: Project Prom.
Event and Donations Team/OCR
One Smithfield Street, First Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Project Prom Volunteer Opportunities
Project Prom/Project Prom for Gentlemen have concluded for 2012. We look forward to meeting you and working together in 2013 for another successful year.
For more information please contact the Event and Donations Team at 412-350-3428 or EventandDonationsTeam@AlleghenyCounty.us.
About Project Prom
The DHS Office of Community Relations started Project Prom in 2003, recognizing that the prom is an expensive evening and that many young men and women might be denied the experience as a result. In Project Prom’s first year, more than 650 dresses and numerous shoes and other accessories were collected and offered free of charge to high school students served by DHS. Thanks to the project, 45 students received dresses and attended their prom in style. Originally housed at the Parental Stress Center in East Liberty, the Project Prom Shop has relocated twice, first to the Lower Lobby of the Human Services Building at One Smithfield Street in Pittsburgh, and in June 2007, to the upper level of Century III Mall in West Mifflin.
The location is equipped with dressing rooms and staffed with personal shoppers for several days in early spring. When the gown giveaway is completed, formalwear is made available for public sale to raise funds to purchase tuxedo rental gift certificates and gowns in much-needed sizes. The success of Project Prom rests on the generosity of donors, both individuals and retail stores, who contribute clean, currently styled and undamaged formalwear and gift certificates for young women and men.
Pictures of 2011 DHS Prom dresses
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