InnerAct Alliance and UthMpact are proud to continue the PROJECT HOCO effort to provide formal wear and accessories to deserving high school students and educate youth and parents about the risky behaviors that may occur during Homecoming time each fall. Students with a Polk County School ID can sign a pledge to celebrate alcohol and drug-free and receive their dresses and suits for FREE!

 

Project HOCO Shopping Days at the Project Prom Store at Lakeland Square Mall - 3800 US Hwy 98N in Lakeland (located across from Rack Room Shoes) - will be held from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM on:

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Saturday, September 14
Saturday, September 28
Saturday, October 5
Saturday, October 12

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Since 2013, nearly 6,000 prom and homecoming ensembles have been provided at no cost to young women and men in Polk County. Community members may support the effort by donating gently used dresses, shoes, men’s suits, and accessories. Especially needed are women’s dresses in sizes XS (0-3) and Plus Sizes (18+) and men’s dress pants (waist 30-36) and dress shirts (all sizes).

 

Formal wear donations may be dropped off at the Project Prom Store on shopping days or at the InnerAct Alliance office (8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. weekdays).