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Project Prom Dress

Donations of New or Gently Used Items Sought for Second Annual

‘Praisner’s Project Prom Dress’

Donations of New or Gently Used Items Sought for Second Annual ‘Praisner’s Project Prom Dress’

Montgomery County Recreation is working to ensure the dream of attending prom can come true for all high school students. The department is collecting gently used and new dresses, suits and accessories that students will be able to choose from during “Praisner’s Project Prom Dress” giveaway event on Saturday, April 15, at Marilyn J. Praisner Community Recreation Center in Burtonsville.

Once collected, the items will be dry cleaned and displayed in a special formal boutique that will be held at Praisner Community Recreation Center. Any high school student showing their school I.D. card will be able to “shop the racks” and select one for free from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on April 15.

Praisner’s Project Prom Dress seeks to eliminate the financial obstacle of attending prom, which turns out to be, for many students, one of the most memorable days of high school. WPGC 95.5 FM is co-sponsoring the event.

Through March 15, dresses, suits and accessories can be donated at the Marilyn Praisner Community Recreation Center, located at 14906 Old Columbia Pike in Burtonsville. Three community recreation centers will also have specific donation drop-off dates.

Drop-off locations and dates:

  • Germantown Community Recreation Center, 18905 Kingsview Road, Germantown. Saturday,  Feb. 25, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
  • Jane E. Lawton Community Recreation Center, 4301 Willow Lane, Chevy Chase. Saturday, Feb. 25, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
  • Marilyn J. Praisner Community Recreation Center, 14906 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville. Through March 15. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
  • Potomac Community Recreation Center, 11315 Falls Road, Potomac. Saturday,  March 4, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

This is a Montgomery County, Maryland announcement.

 

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Roy Kelley, Retired, Former Associate Broker, RE/MAX Realty Group

Gaithersburg, Maryland  

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Charles Ross - eXp Realty LLC
eXp Realty LLC Salina Group - Salina, KS
Love To Help People

This sounds like an excellent project. Thank you for sharing. Have a wonderful day and a blessed week.

Feb 14, 2023 02:20 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Roy. What a great program for those who struggle to afford the necessary outfits to attend a prom. Way to go! Enjoy your day.

Feb 14, 2023 03:40 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

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Feb 14, 2023 04:29 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I think this is a great program.  The prom was so expensive back in my day, I imagine that it is still quite expensive to attend these days.

Feb 14, 2023 04:36 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

What a great idea! Especially since prom dresses are just worn once..

Happy Valentine's Day to you and your honey too. Is she home yet?

Feb 14, 2023 04:46 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Good morning, Roy... this is such a great cause... we've had it in Charlotte, as well, in the past. But I don't remember seeing much about it since before the pandemic.

Feb 14, 2023 04:47 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Roy,

This is a great event to ensure there are no barriers from going to the Prom...love that your community supports this cause!

Feb 14, 2023 04:52 AM
Bill Salvatore - East Valley
Arizona Elite Properties - Chandler, AZ
Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net

Such a wonderful program by the Community for our young woman. Bill 

Feb 14, 2023 05:18 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

This can be a lasting positive memory for those that just can't afford a prom dress and might not go otherwise.

Feb 14, 2023 05:50 AM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

 l like this idea very much Roy. Most of the time these dresses are used for that one special day only, and it's nice to donate for someone else to enjoy the day too!

Feb 14, 2023 06:10 AM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Roy Kelley - what a wonderful idea! Not only does it give the girls more choices, it's affordable and many of those older dresses were probably made better with quality. I have noticed over the years, clothing in general for ladies continues to go up in price and most of what is sold has poor quality. The fact that most girls will never wear the dress they wore to prom makes good sense! I think a bride dress store with the same concept would be very helpful too. 

Feb 14, 2023 07:15 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Roy, this is a great way to share, and so many want to attend prom, but have no extra dollars for a dress.

Feb 14, 2023 10:33 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

Project Prom Dress is a valuable endeavor for your community, Roy.

Feb 14, 2023 07:38 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Roy- I love the idea of this. My heart breaks to think of someone who may not go to their prom because of a lack of prom dress 

Feb 14, 2023 08:10 PM
Diana Zaccaro Broker Associate
ZOOM Realty Group - Cocoa Beach, FL
"The Accidental Blogger" Cocoa Beach, Florida

Our Realtor Association has been sponsoring "Project Prom" for several years now and it was expanded to include donations of suits, ties, etc. for the boys. It's a worthwhile project that is always well received and good to see it in other parts of the country.

Feb 15, 2023 12:12 AM
Dr. Paula McDonald
Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX
Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

I love these types of projects. So needed and makes a difference in your community.

Feb 16, 2023 06:04 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thank you very much for your comments. It is always good to hear from you.

Feb 18, 2023 11:43 AM
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