Pine Ridge Marketplace will partner with North Star Youth Partnership to host a pop-up for local teens to shop for free formal attire for their special night starting Tuesday, March 10, at the shopping center at 3250 Gateway Blvd., Prescott, AZ. The initiative is designed to ease financial burdens for families in Yavapai County, ensuring every teen can feel confident and stylish without worrying about cost.
“Prom is such a magical night, and we want to make sure every teen can dress for the occasion and express their personality,” said Anji Rude, creative director at Pine Ridge Marketplace. “We’re honored to be working with North Star Youth to make this possible.”
The pop-up will hold donations of used prom dresses, tuxedos, suits and accessories inside the mall in the hallway west of the food court.
The shop is open March 10 through April 9 on select dates and times:
- Tuesday, March 10: 4-6 p.m.
- Thursday, March 12: 4-6 p.m.
- Monday, March 16: 4-6 p.m.
- Thursday, March 19: 4-6 p.m.
- Monday, March 23: 4 -6 p.m.
- Tuesday, March 24: 4-6 p.m.
- Wednesday, March 25: 4-6 p.m.
- Thursday, March 26: 4-6 p.m.
- Saturday, March 28: 4-6 p.m.
- Tuesday, March 31: 4-6 p.m.
- Wednesday, April 1: 4-6 p.m.
- Thursday, April 2: 4-6 p.m.
- Saturday, April 4: 12-3 p.m.
- Tuesday, April 7: 4-6 p.m.
- Thursday, April 9: 4-6 p.m.
North Star Youth’s mission is to initiate life-changing youth programs in Central and Northern Arizona that focus on health, mentoring, leadership, and forming healthy peer connections.
“Our organization focuses on fostering self-confidence, and we hope our teens feel that when they choose their dress or suit,” said Diane DeLong, North Star Youth Partnership senior program manager. “Thanks to donations from the community, teens have the opportunity to enjoy Prom and create lasting memories of a truly special night.”
For more information about Priceless Prom, contact Alanna King at 928-379-1667 or aking@cc-az.org.
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About Pine Ridge Marketplace
Our collection of national, regional and local shops in beautiful Prescott, Arizona offers something for everyone, from national staples like Dillards and JC Penny to local gems like The Old Farmstead Mercantile and Espire Sports. To learn more about Pine Ridge Marketplace, visit pineridgemarketplace.com or follow us at @shopineridge.
About North Star Youth Partnership
North Star Youth Partnership, a program of Catholic Charities that started in 1997, engages youth ages 11-18 through educational, recreational, leadership and service-learning opportunities. Rather than solely concentrating on the issues plaguing today’s youth, North Star Youth Partnership strives to nurture youth’s potential through programs that build their self-confidence and the ability to make good choices.
For more information about North Star Youth Partnership and its upcoming events, visit www.catholiccharitiesaz.org/north-star-youth-partnership.
