Vic Ryckaert is an enterprise reporter for WRTV’s digital team. He also covered public safety, government, and development for the Indianapolis Star for more than two decades.
JOHNSON COUNTY — The Johnson County Public Library is giving high school students a way to say yes to the dress or suit — for free.
Project Prom 2024 kicks off this weekend and provides gently used dresses, suits and accessories to any high school student in need, no matter where they live. "We've had people tell us they drove an hour just to get to our event," said Josephine Whitaker, a programming assistant at the Johnson County Public Library's White River Branch.
This year, Whitaker said the library is giving away about 600 dresses and another 100 or so coats and slacks for boys. The event is held at the Franklin Branch, located at 401 State St. You don't need an appointment and you won't need any cash."They come, they say they need a dress, we say you can get one," Whitaker said."Or if they say they need a suit, you can get one and that's it."Whitaker says whatever isn't given away will be donated to another charity or second-hand shop that provides free clothing to those in need.
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