ROCKit Takes Donations For Prom Dresses

From ROCKit: Rochester Outreach and Charity for Kids (ROCKit!) is requesting donations of gently used prom, bridesmaid, and evening gowns. Some high school girls cannot afford a prom dress. ROCKit!’s program provides these young women the opportunity to choose a free dress for their prom. Donated dresses can be gently used or new, vintage, long, or short. Accessories and shoes are also welcome.

The collection of gowns will be held from Feb. 1 through March 10. ROCKit is collecting donations of gently-used prom, bridesmaid and evening gowns and accessories. Many high school girls cannot afford a prom dress or wish to be “green” by recycling a gown for their special evening. ROCKit’s 2nd annual ROCK the Prom 2017 - Dress Give-away Event provides these young women the opportunity to select a free dress for their prom.

Donated dresses collected during this year’s dress drive can be gently-used or new, long or short. Gowns in sizes 0 – 6 and 16+ are specifically needed this year. Accessories and shoes are also welcome. Once collected, the gowns will be professionally cleaned by ROCK the Prom’s premier partner, Lapel’s Dry Cleaning (corner of Rochester Rd. & Auburn Rd., Rochester Hills).

Items can be drop off during business hours, now through March 10th, at Kidz1st Pediatrics, 2370 Walton Blvd. in Rochester Hills, The Funky Frog, Children’s Resale Boutique in downtown Rochester, Classic Lanes Bowling Alley, 2145 Avon Industrial Drive in Rochester Hills or Auburn Hills Community Center (February 23 – 25 only) at 1827 N. Squirrel Road, Auburn Hills.

The dress giveaay will be held on Saturday, March 25 from 12:00 noon – 4:00 p.m. and Sunday, March 26 from 12:00 noon – 3:00 p.m. at the Auburn Hills Community Center, 1827 N. Squirrel Road, Auburn Hills, MI 48326.

The dress distribution event will include a gown and accessory salon for guests to review over 400 formal dresses, fitting room with staff to assist guests, raffles with prizes donated from area businesses and prom-related service provider discount coupons.

Attendees with appointments will have priority. Walk-ins are welcome. Appointments can be scheduled by calling 248-710-8002. Students must show High School ID at the door. No other eligibility is required. All high schools in northern Oakland County will receive publicity regarding the distribution event.

For more information: Call Kathy Campbell 248.651.8197 x 171 on Mondays and Thursdays between 9 am – 3 p.m. www.ROCKitRochester.org

Questions? Call Kathy Campbell 248.651.8197 x 171 on Mondays and Thursdays between 9 am – 3 p.m.

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