SANTA CRUZ, Calif.- The winter balls and formals are over and now the planning begins to help teenagers experience the thrill of wearing a shimmering gown to the prom.
Can you imagine not being able to attend your prom?
Sadly, local city leaders said many high school students and their families are feeling the hurt of our tough economy.
Santa Cruz is gearing up for its 5TH Annual Prom Dress Drive. The drive will take place during the months of February, March, & April 2013.
You can help high school students in Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties by donating a gently used prom dress and give a less fortunate student a chance to attend their prom this year.
Former Santa Cruz City Council member Tony Madrigal said in a news release, "In this recovering economy, we urge everyone to donate their gently used prom dress to help a local student in need attend their high school prom."
Pamela Whittington of Classic Cleaners said, "In 2012 people donated over 1,500 dresses plus shoes, jewelry and other accessories and Classic Vapor Cleaners was happy to collect donations and offer to clean them for free."
Prom Dress donations can be dropped off at:
· Classic Vapor Cleaners locations at (831) 423-4646
o 285 Water Street in Santa Cruz
o 809 Capitola Ave in Capitola Avenue in the Nob Hill Shopping Center
o 415 Trout Gulch Road in Aptos
- · All Comerica Banking Centers in Santa Cruz & Monterey County (831) 768-1383
