There’s no screening. No forms to fill out. No income requirements. No costs to pay.
All the girls have to do is pick the prom dress they like best, and it’s theirs.
Sunwest Village retirement community in Hemet is holding its second “Prom Possible,” which gives prom dresses to teenage girls.
“We had such a great response from last year, and the girls were so happy,” said Carrie Compton, an organizer of the gown drive.
The Prom Possible program relies on donations of dresses, and about 200 were donated last year — more than Compton had expected.
“I was hoping for 100,” she said.
Nearly all the dresses found a taker.
“It was usually the first one (they tried on) that would fit perfectly,” she said.
Those who want to help out can drop off gowns at Sunwest Village, at 1001 N. Lyon Ave. in Hemet, between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. any day of the week.
Prom dresses in all sizes and colors are wanted. Last year, donations came from all segments of the community, such as teenage girls who no longer needed the previous year’s dress to parents whose children had left for college.
Girls will be able to select dresses in April and May.
Compton has already been to the high schools and California Family Life Center to let teens know they have a source for dresses. And they’re invited to bring their girlfriends with them.
“I like our program because they can come at any time and they don’t have to run into their peers,” she said.
She recommends that teenagers call 925-0822 to set up a time for selecting dresses.
Having grown up in Hemet, Compton finds gratification in helping local teenagers.
“It’s nice to do something for your own community, especially kids.”
Last year, the girls were invited back for a fashion show.
“They walked down the stage and said what they were going to do after graduation,” she said.
Sunwest Village’s residents loved it, and so did the girls, said Compton, who remembers their smiles.
“They said we made prom possible for them.”
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