Project Prom 2013
Since 2003, Project Prom has given eligible high school students who reside in Allegheny County 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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2013 Project Prom Gown Giveaway is offering ONE FINAL DAY, April 23 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., for eligible young ladies to choose a gown and accessories.
Thanks to all who helped make it a success!! Young ladies, sponsors, donors, volunteers, promoters and supporters. We had another tremendously successful year!!
Thanks to everyone who took part in the Project Prom Public Sale.
Macy's Project Prom Sweepstakes award winner
Eligible Project Prom Giveaway guests may enter to win a $500 Prom Make-over by celebrity stylist Mandi Lines of ABC's Pretty Little Liars to be granted on Saturday, April 6 at Macy's in Robinson Towne Centre..gif "PDF Icon") Photo Collage 1 | Photo Collage 2
 Project Prom on Facebook
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2013 Project Prom for Gentlemen Etiquette Dinners* and Tuxedo Fittings
April 4,11, 18 and 25 on the Lower Level of the Human Services Building located at One Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh 15222.
*Pre-registration is required. Young men should register through their caseworker at DHS or at a DHS-contracted provider agency.
Project Prom for Gentlemen registration form (required for attendance)
Project Prom for Gentlemen flyer
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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 Giveaway is 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 are conducted in April at the Human Services Building in downtown Pittsburgh. Eligible students* have 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 is required. Young men are registered through their caseworker at DHS or at a DHS-contracted provider agency.
NOTE: Students are 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
Project Prom Donation Request flyer
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 are getting ready for another great season. Volunteers are needed to assist in organizing and maintaining the shop and to help during the give-away. 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 Project Prom Shop is equipped with dressing rooms and is staffed with volunteers serving as personal stylists for the Gown Giveaway held several days each year in early spring. In 2012, over 300 young ladies were beautifully outfitted from head to toe for their special night through Project Prom. When the gown giveaway is completed, formalwear is made available for public sale to raise funds to purchase tuxedo rental gift certificates and to purchase gowns in much-needed sizes (sizes 0-4, and 14-28). 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.
Project Prom Media Coverage
Project Prom Offers Girls One Last Chance to Choose a Dress
Sewickley Patch and other affiliated community papers, April 13, 2013
Project Prom helping make big night special
New Pittsburgh Courier, March 21, 2013
Project outfits teens for prom's big night
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, March 21, 2013
Project Prom makes dreams come true
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, March 14, 2013
What's hot for prom / Vera Wang for David's Bridal, free gowns, accessories assistance and more
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, March 13, 2013
Project Prom marks 10th anniversary with dress giveaway
Pittsburgh Tribune–Review, March 12, 2013
Project Prom offers free dresses for local teens
KDKA Pittsburgh, March 11, 2013
Project Prom offers prom attire to needy students
WPXI Pittsburgh, March 11, 2013
'Project Prom' shop opening again for high school girls
WTAE Pittsburgh, March 11, 2013
'Project Prom' shop opening again for high school girls
WTAE.com, February 26, 2013
Prom Outfits to Be Given Away Again at Century III Mall
Baldwin-Whitehall Patch and other local papers, February 21, 2013
Allegheny County Project Prom Kicks Off Tenth Anniversary
90.5 WESA FM, January 22, 2013
Media Recognition Archive