Mayor Nancy Vaughan | Nancy Vaughan Official Photo
Mayor Nancy Vaughan | Nancy Vaughan Official Photo
The Parks and Recreation Department’s Greensboro Youth Council (GYC) is collecting new and gently used prom wear and accessories for its Camille’s Closet and Theo’s Threads pop-up shops until March 1. Each year, the program provides prom and special occasion outfits to hundreds of teens free of charge. Monetary donations are also accepted by visiting the online donation site. Visit www.greensboro-nc.gov/camillescloset for more info or to view this year’s wish list of needed items.
Donation Guidelines
Items donated must have been purchased in 2018 or later and be free of stains, snags, rips, and tears, in good working condition, and include all accents such as beading, laces, buckles, and snaps. The program is in special need of plus sized dresses and gowns, and big and tall dress shirts and pants. Accessories, including shoes, purses, jewelry and ties are welcome.
Donation Locations
- BackPack Beginnings, 3711 Alliance Dr.
- Glenwood Recreation Center, 2010 Coliseum Blvd.
- Griffin Recreation Center, 5301 Hilltop Rd.
- Greensboro Cultural Center Suite 315, 200 N. Davie St.
- Lewis Recreation Center, 3110 Forest Lawn Dr.
- Lindley Recreation Center, 2907 Springwood Dr.
This program is sponsored by Four Seasons Town Centre and Cheshire Center, and offered in partnership with Backpack Beginnings.
Original source can be found here.