Senator Kevin Parker Hosts 11th Annual Prom Dress Giveaway

BROOKLYN, NY (5/7/18) – On Saturday, May 5, State Senator Kevin Parker offered his support to graduating high school students by hosting his 11^th Annual Free Prom Dress Giveaway at the Samuel J. Tilden HS Campus in Brooklyn. With the support of sponsors such as Macy’s, and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. - Delta Rho Omega Chapter, Senator Parker offered over 300 high school seniors the ultimate pre-prom experience of a free prom dress, shoes, accessories, make-up tutorials, hair styling consultations, and additional giveaways from notable brands such as Shea Moisture, Karen’s Body Beautiful and radio station Hot 97.

“Every year my Annual Prom Drive is a huge success due to the overwhelming support from various local and national brands. Prom is an exciting milestone for seniors and the students in our community need to know that their community supports them and is willing to come together to make sure they have the resources they need to fully celebrate their accomplishments. This year we he event incorporated a small selection of suits for young men attending prom as well. This year the event incorporated a small selection of suits for young men attending prom as well. We are excited about expanding the event to assist more families year after year,” said Senator Kevin Parker.,” said Senator Kevin Parker.

“Our chapter looks forward to partnering with Senator Parker’s office every year for his Annual Prom Drive. Prom season is time for young women to celebrate their academic achievements and we want to be sure to empower and motivate the students through their journey”, said Karen St. Hilaire, First Vice President, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. - Delta Rho Omega Chapter

This event was also made successful through the generous sponsorship of brands such as Shoe Dazzle, K2 Nail Paint, The Slim Heart Campaign, Celebrity Stylist Shatonia Amee & her glam squad, Nikki Phillip, Sesame Flyers International, Inc., Style & Grace Events and Opportunities For A Better Tomorrow (OBT) who supported by providing a small selection of suit attire for young men attending prom to select from.

About State Senator Kevin Parker

Senator Kevin S. Parker is intimately familiar with the needs of his ethnically diverse Brooklyn district comprised of sections of Flatbush, East Flatbush, Midwood, Ditmas Park, Kensington, Windsor Terrace, and Park Slope.  A lifelong Brooklyn resident, he is the Ranking Democratic Member on the Senate Committee on Energy and Telecommunications.

Senator Parker is the Whip of the Senate Democratic Conference; Member of the Senate Democratic Conference Policy Group; Member of the Senate Select Committee on Technology & Innovation; and Member of the Senate Democratic Minority and Women-Owned Business Task Force (MWBE).

For the 2018-19 Legislative Session, Senator Parker serves on the Senate Standing Committees on Finance; Rules; Higher education; Labor; Insurance, and Banks.

For more information on Senator Parker, please visit www.nysenate.gov/senators/kevin-s-parker