Marlborough Nonprofit's 'Prom For All Ages' Seeks Donors

MARLBOROUGH, MA — A Marlborough nonprofit that supports developmentally disabled adults and children will host its first ever prom next year — a dual event that will celebrate Thrive Support & Advocacy's clients, and raise funds for programs.

The Thrive Support & Advocacy "Prom for All Ages" will take place at Polar Park in Worcester on May 27, offering people served by the nonprofit a traditional prom experience, including music, food and a red carpet covered by Marlborough's WMCT-TV.

"Remember what it was like to attend your high school prom? The excitement, the anticipation, getting dressed up and dancing all night long. A great many people in our community never had that experience," Thrive said in an announcement.

Marlborough-based Thrive serves about 1,000 adults and children across MetroWest and central Massachusetts through activities ranging from sports to karaoke. The nonprofit also operates four group homes for adults and educational programs for young people.

Thrive is still seeking funds for the prom, but also for more programs throughout the summer and beyond. Anyone interested in helping to sponsor or participate in the prom can email Director of Operations Ellen Murphy at emurphy@icanthrive.org or Executive Director Sean Rose at srose@icanthrive.org.