Atlantic County, New Jersey

Great movements begin with an idea. They become transformational when people choose to build them together.

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DREAMS DRESSED
Students given the confidence to shine through free formalwear
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YEARS OF IMPACT
A legacy of turning generosity into unforgettable moments
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FREE. ALWAYS
Every student deserves access, dignity, and the chance to celebrate

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POWERED BY COMMUNITY
Volunteers, donors, partners, and champions making it possible

Purpose

EVERY STUDENT DESERVES TO SHOW UP WITH CONFIDENCE.

Because What You Wear Can Change How You Walk into the World.
Prom is more than a night on the calendar.
It is a milestone. A memory. A moment when a young person gets to step forward, be celebrated, and see themselves in a new way.
Project Prom exists to make sure financial circumstances never stand between a student and that moment.

Whether they choose a gown, suit, tuxedo, shoes, accessories, or a completely
different expression of themselves, every student deserves to feel confident,
welcomed, and ready for what comes next.

HOW WE CREATE IMPACT

EVERY STUDENT. EVERY POSSIBILITY.

We welcome students across identities, backgrounds, body types, and personal styles.
Some will choose a gown.
Some will choose a tuxedo or suit.
Some will create a look entirely their own.
What matters is that they have a choice.

Project Prom is committed to creating an inclusive experience where every student can find something that reflects who they are and leave feeling celebrated for it.

CAPITAL IMPACT

Our Story

From a closet to a Movement Born.

Thousands of young people have been given access to free formalwear, and, with it, a
moment to feel seen, celebrated, and confident.

Today, Project Prom AC is building on that legacy as a National Confidence Movement, expanding access, creating new opportunities, and bringing together donors, volunteers, schools, businesses, and community leaders who believe that every person deserves the dignity of showing up, standing tall, and celebrating their future.

“It’s never just about what a student wears. It’s about how they feel when they walk through the door, seen valued, and confident in who they are.”

OUR PROGRAMS

ACCESS. CONFIDENCE. OPPORTUNITY.

Built around dignity, not charity.

Prom Weekend

The Experience That Started It All.

Our signature Prom Weekend gives hundreds of students access to free new and gently loved formalwear, shoes, accessories, styling, and a shopping experience designed around dignity.

They choose their moment. They own it. They walk into it with confidence.

Pageant & Formalwear Lending

Confidence Shouldn't Have a Season.

Our growing formalwear lending library extends access beyond prom, providing students with opportunities to participate in pageants, formal events, celebrations, and other defining moments.

Beautiful fashion becomes a shared resource — circulating opportunity from one young person to the next.

School Partnership

Reimagine The Dress

Where Fashion Meets the Future.

Reimagine the Dress challenges students to see fashion differently.
Through design, upcycling, sustainability, teamwork, and creative problem-solving, students transform existing garments into new expressions of possibility — culminating in a runway experience that celebrates their work.

Fashion becomes the classroom. Creativity becomes the currency.

Upcoming

Save the date.

Jan 30, 2027

Winter Warehouse — A Fundraiser for Project Prom AC

Kensington Furniture Warehouse Goal: $10,000–$25,000+

Mar 12–14, 2027

Project Prom '27 Returns

Atlantic County, NJ
Our flagship three-day dress distribution weekend.
Executive Director & Chair, Project Prom AC | Fashion & Technical Design Executive | Youth Empowerment | Community Leadership | Creative Strategy

Leadership

EMILY A. R. OLUOCH

Executive Director & Chair

Emily A.R. Oluoch leads Project Prom AC into its next chapter — expanding the organization from an annual prom initiative into a year-round platform for
youth empowerment.

As Executive Director and Chair, Emily oversees organizational strategy, partnerships, fundraising, programs, community engagement, and the long-term growth of the organization.

Her vision is to build a model where fashion becomes a gateway to confidence, mentorship becomes a pathway to opportunity, and community investment creates lasting impact.

Under her leadership, Project Prom is expanding its reach to serve every student, including ALL, while building programs that extend well beyond prom night.

Project Prom helping Miss Puerto Rico and Miss Latina pageant South NJ 2026

Get Involved

THE VISION GROWS WITH EVERY PERSON WHO JOINS IT.

Project Prom is powered by people who believe that opportunity should not be limited by circumstance

Donate. Partner. Volunteer. Mentor. Give fashion a second life. Open a door.

Every contribution helps us move from one unforgettable moment to thousands more. Together, we can empower every future.

Donate a Dress

Give a gently-used gown a second night to shine. Drop-off locations open each fall ahead of prom season.

Volunteer Your Time

We’re entirely volunteer-run. Join a committee, style at events, or help behind the scenes for the weekend.

Make a Gift

Financial gifts fund alterations, accessories and venue costs — extending our reach beyond what donated dresses alone can cover.

OUR PARTNERS

Building a Legacy. Transforming Futures.

We partner with visionary corporations, foundations, and community leaders to expand access, empower students, and create lasting impact. Together, we are building a future where every young person has the confidence, dignity, and opportunity to thrive.

SOCIAL MEDIA

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Make a Difference Today

Every dollar directly helps a student experience a dignified and unforgettable prom night.