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Alfred State is excited to announce that Project Prom Dress Extravaganza 2017 will be taking place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, April 9 in the Pioneer Center on the Alfred campus.
management major from Woodstock, and a
Delta Chi Omega sister.
Alfred State is excited to announce that Project Prom Dress Extravaganza 2017 will be taking place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, April 9 in the Pioneer Center on the Alfred campus.
A student-driven initiative, Project Prom Dress has grown tremendously over the past three years, thanks to the passion of the sisters of Delta Chi Omega. All year long, the girls work hard collecting new or gently used prom gowns, shoes, and accessories from local bridal shops or individuals.
Then in April, their hard work comes to life, as they invite teenage girls from Allegany County and surrounding areas to come to their Extravaganza event at Alfred State, where they can choose a gown free of charge.
“In today’s economy, prom gowns are simply not in the budget for many families,” said Alfred State Event Concierge Sandra Burdick. “These girls wanted to help every girl have a beautiful gown and the opportunity to go to prom.”
Also on April 9, the Delta Chi Omega sisters will be collecting donations of gowns, shoes, and accessories.
Alfred State wishes to thank some of its amazing donors for this year’s event: Belle Ruche Bridal Boutique, of Olean; JBK Bridal and Prom, of Horseheads; Bonjulies of Horseheads; Bella You, of Rochester; and the Purple Iris, of Horseheads; as well as several individual donors.
For more information, please contact Burdick at burdicsl@alfredstate.edu or at 607-587-4098.