2-09-2023 4:01am

Once Upon a Prom Annual Dress Drive Announced

Lesley Misko Editor

by Danelle Matlack, Boyertown Junior Woman's Club

Boyertown Junior Woman’s Club announced today they will once again be hosting their local prom dress drive. BJWC will be collecting dresses through March 3rd for their upcoming Once Upon a Prom event. The idea behind Once Upon a Prom is that once you’ve had your “once upon a time” moment, you can give another hers. BJWC members recognize that the dress is a huge part of going to prom and unfortunately for some young ladies it is an enormous financial burden. A few years ago, members decided to hold an event that would help provide beautiful prom dresses for those who might not otherwise have the means to purchase them.

This year will be the eighth year Boyertown Junior Woman’s Club is holding the event. In 2022, several dozen girls attended from local communities. This year BJWC is hoping that number rises as they have over 800 dresses in stock!

“With the support of our community we have hundreds of beautiful dresses and accessories available. We hope to raise awareness of the event and reach more girls allowing them to leave Once Upon a Prom with a dress or two in hand and a smile on their face!” says Anita Zuber, BJWC member.

Girls in junior and senior high from all school districts are welcomed to attend the event which will be held on March 4th- 5th and 11th- 12th from 12 to 4 p.m. at Boyertown YMCA, 301 W. Spring Street, Boyertown. There is no charge for the dress or accessories. Monetary donations in any amount will be accepted and donated to Boyertown Post Prom.

The ongoing success of this event is dependant on those willing to donate their gently used prom or special occasion dresses. BJWC welcomes clean, non-torn dresses of all sizes, both long and short, as well as purses, clutches, dress shoes, jewelry, and wraps. Donations are being accepted through March 3rd and can be dropped off at Zuber Realty, 201 East Philadelphia Ave, Boyertown (Hours: Monday- Friday, 9 am – 5 pm).

For more information, please contact Anita Zuber at 610.858.1351 or at amzuber@comcast.net. The event flyer is also available to view on their Facebook page – GFWC Junior Woman’s Club of Boyertown.

The Boyertown Junior Woman’s Club is comprised of a group of dedicated women who volunteer their time and talents to enrich the Boyertown area and beyond with projects benefiting our youth and those in need. BJWC organization is a member of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC), one of the world's largest and oldest nonpartisan, nondenominational, women's volunteer service organizations.