Senator Sanders Partners With When In Need Foundation to Give Away Free Prom Dresses

State Senator James Sanders Jr. (D-Rochdale Village) partnered with the When in Need Foundation to give away dozens of brand new, elegant prom dresses to high school seniors in need. The two-hour event took place on May 26, 2016 at the SUNY Queens Equal Opportunity Center in Jamaica. Some 60 teens from across the city took advantage of the giveaway.
 
“It was a great joy to see these beautiful young women look even more beautiful in their new dresses,” Sanders said. “I hope they will have a safe and memorable time at their senior proms. I would also like to thank the When in Need Foundation for making this event possible and providing all of these stunning gowns.”
 
The dresses were available in many different sizes, including plus sizes. They ranged in color from neutral beiges and pinks, to bright and vibrant, reds, greens and blues. There were heavily beaded gowns, ones with ruffles, some with lace and others that were simple in design.
 
This event was the second such prom dress giveaway the When in Need Foundation conducted this year. They held a similar giveaway on May 16, 2016 in Philadelphia. WIN  is a non-profit organization that provides grants for students and young professionals to continue their education and career in addition to supporting schools, orphanages and various hostels, assisting the less fortunate globally.