City Councilor Pressley Partnering with Boston Groups for Prom Clothing Drive

At-Large Boston City Councilor Ayanna Pressley has partnered with Boston GLOW and United Sisters of Color for “Operation Prom Dress and Tuxedo,” and they are collecting prom attire for young women and men who are not able to afford the cost of prom. 

Councilor Pressley will hold a collection drive on Tuesday, April 9 from 8-9 a.m. at the Eastern Bank adjacent to Ashmont Station, 1906 Dorchester Ave. 

“The young people in our city deserve the opportunity to attend their prom,” Pressley said. “The cost should not prevent them from participating in what is a rite of passage for young people. Help us make prom possible for our young women and men.” 

Operation Prom Dress and Tuxedo will be collecting gently worn and dry cleaned prom attire and accessories until April 21. Requested items include formal dresses, tuxedos or suits, shirts, ties, shoes, handbags and accessories. 

United Sisters of Color will also host a drive on Saturday, April 6 from 2-4 p.m. at the Dudley Branch Library located at 65 Warren St. 

Additional drop-off locations for donations include:

• Councilor Ayanna Pressley’s Office, 1 City Hall Square, fifth floor, Boston
• Q Salon & Spa, 676 Centre St., Jamaica Plain
• Teaze Hair Studio, 21 River St., Dedham

Councilor Pressley is founder and Chair of the City Council’s Committee on Women and Healthy Communities.