For Immediate Release:
Space Coast Association of REALTORS® 2023 Project Prom Event
PALM SHORES, FL, – On Saturday, March 25, 2023 the Space Coast Association of REALTORS® hosted the 2023 Project Prom community event.
At the beginning of January, the Space Coast Association of REALTORS® Community Outreach Committee started collecting gently used formal attire. The outreach from our community was incredible! The goal was to assure all local students had the opportunity to go and enjoy their special dances and have the most memorable prom night possible. We want the students to look and feel their best and enjoy making these traditional high school memories.
"We believe that giving back to our community is just as important as closing deals. Project Prom is just one example of how we are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of our local students and their families. Seeing the joy and gratitude on the faces of the students and their parents makes all the effort and resources we put into this project truly worth it." Samantha Selig, Chairperson of the Space Coast Association of Realtors® Community Outreach Committee.
During the Project Prom event, Brevard County school students had the opportunity to receive fashionable prom outfits, for free. Teens came and chose from over 1300 gently used dresses, 500 men's garments, 300 pairs of shoes, a selection of accessories, ties, and belts. With the support of our remarkable community, the students were also able to receive mini makeovers, including styled hair and haircuts. Free salon vouchers, refreshments, and photographs were also included on the day of the event. We had over 30 amazing volunteers to assist the 300+ students that came through our Association that day.
“I could not be more proud of our volunteer leaders. This is our community too and we love to give back anyway we can, that’s who we R!" Nancy Bartlett, 2023 Space Coast Association of REALTORS® President.
Our members, community donors, volunteers, and partnerships are the heroes of this event. All items from dresses and suits, shoes, ties, jewelry, and accessories come from the generosity of individuals as well as local businesses. The strength of the event is found in its volunteers. From steaming hundreds of dresses, setting up, tearing down and everything in between, our volunteers are what made this event shine.
Our hope is the community will continue with their remarkable support and our students will know, that prom is one stressor they certainly will not have to worry about. We want them to know that they'll be able to focus on making the best memories they can while we take care of the rest. We look forward to watching this event flourish and are already looking forward to next years.
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