Get Free New & Gently Used Prom Dresses

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 are all available at no charge.All items are displayed in a boutique-like setting on Project Self-Sufficiency’s Newton campus, and space is available for dresses to be tried on.The public is invited, and no appointment is needed.The “Sister-to-Sister” Prom Shop will be open March 23^rd, 24^th, 25^th, 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.; March 26^th, 3:00 – 8:00 p.m.; March 27^th, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.; and March 28^th, 9:00 a.m. - noon.

“We are delighted to be offering 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 information about the Sister-to-Sister Prom Shop, or to find out more about any of the programs at Project Self-Sufficiency, call 973-940-3500 or visit www.projectselfsufficiency.org.