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Volunteers Needed for Prom Shop

Project Self-Sufficiency seeks adult volunteers to assist teens at the Sister-to-Sister Prom Shop.

Adult volunteers are needed to assist teen girls as they select gowns from the collection at Project Self-Sufficiency’s “Sister-to-Sister” Prom Shop. The eleventh annual “Sister-to-Sister Prom Shop” will be open March 28th, 29th, April 4th, 5th, 10th, 11th, 12th , 3:00—7:00 p.m.; April 6th and 13th, 3:00—5:00 p.m.; and April 7th and 14th, 9:00—11:00 a.m. In addition to new and gently-used dresses of all lengths and sizes, the Prom Shop will feature accessories like shoes, wraps, hand bags, and jewelry so that patrons can create the perfect ensemble. The “Sister-to-Sister” Prom Shop will offer gowns and accessories to any teen girl in need; no registration is required. Volunteers must be over the age of 21; candidates are invited to register online or call Project Self-Sufficiency at 973-940-3500. Project Self-Sufficiency is located at 127 Mill Street in Newton.

Dresses and other types of formal wear are currently being accepted for display. The “Sister-to-Sister” Prom Shop is made possible by the Sussex County Family Success Center at Project Self-Sufficiency. To volunteer, or for information about donating dresses to the Sister-to-Sister Prom Shop, call 973-940-3500 or 844-807-3500, or visit www.projectselfsufficiency.org.

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