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24th Annual Prom Boutique Gown Collection Underway
drop-off locations thru March 25 across Long Island including the AT Stewart Exchange, 11th Street, Garden City
With spring just around the corner, now is the perfect time for the women of Long Island to band together and rid their closets and drawers of unneeded fancy dresses, shoes and accessories, as the collection drive is underway for the 24th Annual Prom Boutique. The donation drop-off deadline is March 25.
Each year, the Long Island Volunteer Center, in conjunction with Nassau Community College, coordinates the collection and distribution of new and gently-used prom dresses, bridesmaid dresses and accessories (including dressy shoes, evening bags and costume jewelry) to assist thousands of young Long Island women who cannot absorb expenses associated with prom, awards ceremonies or graduation.
The program, which relies heavily on the donation of dresses and accessories, is made available at no cost through the outreach efforts of high school guidance counselors, at-risk youth agencies, group homes, churches and other community organizations that benefit youth. Nearly 100 area businesses, numerous local organizations and hundreds of individuals volunteer their time and provide necessary funding and resources annually.
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Gowns and accessories can be dropped off locally at:
AT Stewart Exchange, 109 11th Street, Garden City, NY 11530
Find out what's happening in Garden Cityfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
During regular store hours through Sat, March 24 (Tues-Fri, 10a-4p; Sat, 12-4p; closed Sun-Mon)
A list of additional drop-off sites is available at longislandvolunteercenter.org or by calling (516) 564-5482.
Created at the Junior League of Long Island in 1995 and added to the array of community service projects at the Long Island Volunteer Center in 1999, this year's event is made possible with generous funding from Austern's Antiques, Cliffco Mortgage Bankers and a collaboration between Weight Watchers & Junior League of Long Island.
The LIVC is the resource center for volunteerism and community service initiatives throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties. Established in 1992, LIVC operates year round and collaborates with corporations and community organizations to address the needs of Long Islanders. A legacy Points of Light Volunteer Center since 1992, LIVC is an affiliate of the HandsOn Network since 2008, connecting agencies seeking volunteers with individuals and groups looking for ways to serve their communities. In 2011, the LIVC was designated by New York State as a Regional Volunteer Center.
