News Archive - Biloxi Prom

When a small group of volunteers returned to Pennsylvania last Fall, their minds were already planning what they would do in April.  What started as a small plan to help Biloxi High School host a prom, turned into a full-scale fundraising effort that resulted in over $18,000 in donations, a truckload of supplies and over 500 donated prom dresses! 

Dresses were sent down ahead of time and seamstresses came down to fit all the dresses.  On the big night, the girls looked wonderful!  Their fairy-godmother, the person who orchestrated the dress part ... was aptly dressed as well:

The big event was held in a rented hall with a huge tent outside where an incredible dinner of prime rib, shrimp and chicken was served.  The entire event was catered by volunteers.

For this graduating class, who had come to accept that there would be no prom, since funds were being spent on rebuilding efforts, this night was truly a dream come true.  Proving that even a small group of people can make a HUGE difference!  Got an idea?  Make it happen.

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