Community Corner
Southington's 'Prom Shop' Seeks Donations For 2025
The town's community services department this week put the call out for community help in stocking the 2025 prom shop's shelves.
![Southington Community Services this week said it is looking for donations of prom-friendly formal wear for its 2025 'prom shop,' which provided teens free clothing and accessories for the prom.](https://patch.com/img/cdn20/shutterstock/25990360/20240813/021916/styles/patch_image/public/shutterstock-441845983___13141830392.jpg)
SOUTHINGTON, CT — The new school year will start in Southington by month's end, but one town agency is already looking ahead to ... prom season.
Southington Community Services operates its annual "Prom Shop" and on Monday, it announced it is already seeking donations of used formal wear associated with proms.
The prom shop for 2024 was a wild success, as it gives anyone who wants free access to all the prom clothing and accessories they can use — items that can be quite costly for teens on a budget.
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Soutington's next "prom shop" will open in March 2025, with the department looking for donations from 2024.
"This will be our third year and each year has been a tremendous success. You will find great gowns, short dresses, jewelry and other accessories. Also a great selection of tuxedos, suits, ties, shirts and accessories," wrote Southington Community Services.
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To donate to the "Southington Prom Shop," clean out the closet and visit the department's lobby at 91 Norton St., Southington.
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