Project Prom
Project Prom assures all students in Allegheny County have the opportunity to go to their prom affordably, with confidence and in style. Through the generosity of the community, local donations, and participating retailers, Project Prom has hundreds of new and gently used gowns, accessories, and tuxedos all for free to eligible teens.
Project Prom Registration
The Project Prom Gown Giveaway is available to eligible students based on the following requirements:
- You receive a service through the Allegheny County Department of Human Services
- Your household qualifies as low-income or you are eligible for free or reduced-price school lunch
- A member of your household is in military active duty or is a veteran
Registration is required, and all students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
FAQ
The Project Prom Shop
The Project Prom Shop
10700 Frankstown Road
Penn Hills, PA 15235
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During the Project Prom Gown Giveaway, each guest is assisted by a personal shopper to help navigate the selection of gowns and accessories. The pair works as a team to put together the ideal outfit, every effort is made to ensure that all outfits are stylish and appropriate. Checking out is easy because all items are free for eligible guests.
Watch the video to learn more about how Project Prom works.
Tuxedos
Project Prom provides a voucher for a free tuxedo rental from Tuxedo Junction to students who receive a service through the Allegheny County Department of Human Services (DHS) or a DHS-contracted provider.
Students interested in renting a tuxedo should speak with their caseworker, service, or supports coordinator, who will submit a request to the Project Prom team. Tuxedo requests must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the student’s prom.
Support Project Prom
Donate
Every year, there's an amazing outpouring of generosity and donations from students, schools, retailers, and the community, allowing Project Prom to offer a beautiful selection of new and gently-used-and-ready-to-wear formal gowns, shoes, and accessories to young adults in need.
Clothing Donation
For boutique or shop owners interested in donating new dresses to Project Prom, please email the Project Prom team at donations@alleghenycounty.us.
Monetary Donation
To support Project Prom through a monetary donation, which allows for the purchase of tuxes, jewelry, and shoes for students, please make checks payable to ‘DHS Donations Fund’ with ‘Project Prom’ on the memo line.
Checks can be sent to:
Allegheny County Office of Special Events
542 Forbes Ave, Office 515C
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Volunteer
For those interested in volunteering to support Project Prom, please complete the Volunteer Interest Form.
Project Prom History
The DHS Office of Equity and Engagement started Project Prom in 2003, recognizing that the prom is an expensive evening and that many young men and women might be denied the experience as a result.
The Project Prom Gown Giveaway offers a selection of free, new and gently used, currently styled gowns and accessories to qualifying young people. Since 2003, thousands of young adults have made their selections from innumerable donated items. The Project Prom Shop is equipped with dressing rooms and is staffed with volunteers serving as personal stylists for the Gown Giveaway held several days in early spring.
The success of Project Prom relies on the generosity of donors, both individuals and retail stores, who contribute clean, currently styled and undamaged formal wear and gift certificates for young women and men.
Project Prom moved to a new location in Penn Hills in 2022, from which it will continue to create prom memories for young people in Allegheny County.