Girl Talk Foundation is seeking new and slightly used dresses for its ninth annual Prom Project.

Founder Janine Davis says the group especially needs dresses size 14 and up. Purses, jewelry and makeup are also needed, she said.

The Prom Project provides dresses to middle and high school girls who cannot afford prom attire. Since the program’s founding, Girl Talk has collected more than 3,000 gowns for nearly 2,000 young ladies in need.

Click here to download a list of drop-off locations.

Davis said she will be collecting dresses at ImaginOn in uptown Charlotte (300 E. Seventh St.) from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, April 1. This will be the final drop-off time.

Teens who need dresses may register on the Girl Talk website. Act now; time slots are limited.

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The Friday Friends program is inviting members to attend a free event at the RACE exhibit at Discovery Place on Wednesday, April 13, from 4 to 8 p.m. (Last admission at 7 p.m.)

Mecklenburg Ministries has 100 tickets for this event. Stop by the office at 3900 Park Road between 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday-Friday (Call before you go --Zaimah at 704-565-5455) or send a self-addressed, stamped envelope and the number of tickets you desire to:

Mecklenburg Ministries
Friday Friends Tickets
3900-A Park Road
Charlotte, NC 28209

Friday Friend is an organization of more than 1,000 Charlotte residents who have agreed to meet regularly with someone of a different racial/ethnic or faith background.

Visit the Mecklenburg Ministries website for details.

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