Project PROMise™

For many high school girls, going to the prom is an event anticipated for years—but not going to the prom because the family can’t afford a formal dress can be devastating. This year, thanks to the Highline Schools Foundation for Excellence, a number of high school students will be going to the prom in beautiful dresses donated by local organizations and members of the community.  They will also have opportunity to select shoes, bags and other accessories contributed by the local community.
Community Dress Drive

In its 4th Annual Project PROMise™, the Highline Schools Foundation collects beautiful new and gently worn formal dresses and gowns, shoes, and accessories from throughout our community and invites high school students in need to “go shopping” for the perfect dress for their prom.  The dresses are offered to the girls to keep, or they may return them to the Foundation to be used the following year.

Clean, new or gently used prom dresses, jewelry and shoes can be dropped off at the following high schools by March 1: Aviatition HS, Evergreen HS, Highline HS, Mount Rainier HS, Puget Sound Skills Center and Tyee HS. Dresses can also be brought to our office located in the ERAC building.

 

We accept all sizes but have a special need for small and large and plus sizes. We also need accessories including shoes, handbags and jewelry!

 

Donations and sponsorships are also welcomed and needed! Call the Highline Schools Foundation office at 206-248-5196 or email info@highlineschoolsfoundation.org.

 

2011 PROJECT PROMISE FACTS

 

*90 Juniors and Seniors from High Schools in our District (Evergreen, Tyee Campus, Highline, and Mt. Rainier) were invited to shop for the ultimate prom dress this past Saturday, April 23rd at the Southcenter Doubltree Hotel.

 

*Each girl was given a personal shopper (community volunteers) to help choose the perfect dress for them!  Over 600 dresses in all colors, shapes and sizes were made available through community donations.

 

*Ann Crossler, Highline Schools Foundation Trustee and Project PROMise Chair said "It was great to see the smile on so many girls' faces when they entered the room and saw all of the dresses they could choose from!  What a wonderful way to bring happiness to these girls in need - many working jobs to help their families while attending high school - and all without resources to treat themselves to a dress. We're thrilled to provide this opportunity for them, and so pleased to see the community's all-out support of this event!"