PANTONE COLOR of the YEAR

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YWCA NETN and SWVA Annual Prom Sale

Witheach prom season, young girls begin the careful planning to make the night of their dreams happen. They excitedly search for the perfect hairstyle, make-up, nails, and accessories. But the biggest part of the prom season is finding that perfect dress. However, for some young girls, the cost of formalwear is a financial impossibility. Through YWCA’s annual prom dress sale, girls across Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia can have access to affordable formalwear fit for an unforgettable evening. Each year, the prom dress sale offers all dresses for only $25 with scholarships available. Over the years, this empowering initiative has given hundreds of girls the chance to find the dress of their dreams.

The prom dress sale features hundreds of like-new prom dresses, shoes, and accessories donated by the surrounding communities. Through February 28, YWCA will be accept- empowering. It is a new animated red that revels in pure joy, encouraging experimentation and self-expression without restraint, an electrifying, and a boundaryless shade that is manifesting as a stand-out statement. PANTONE 18-1750 Viva Magenta welcomes anyone and everyone with the same verve for life and rebellious spirit. It is a color that is audacious, full of wit and inclusive of all. Source: www.pantone.comcolor-of-the-year/2023 ing donations of gently used prom dresses which can be dropped off at YWCA’s front desk. While dress donations of all sizes are greatly appreciated, plus sizes are greatly encouraged. The 2023 Prom Sale will be held at YWCA NETN and SWVA’s gymnasium on Thursday and Friday, March 9 and 10 from 2 pm—7 pm and Saturday, March 11 from 9 am—1 pm. The YWCA is located at 106 State Street, Bristol, Tennessee. Volunteers are also greatly needed during the sale to assist girls in finding the dress of their dreams. For help with gown donations, volunteering, or questions, please contact Heather Smith at media@ywcatnva.org. Proceeds from the sale benefits the economic empowerment programs YWCA offers such as our slide-scale childcare, MOMS R US, and TechGYRLS.