Grand Junction nonprofit works to make prom accessible for all teens

Grand Junction Free Promwear held a prom wear donation drive to collect formal clothing for local teens.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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A nonprofit organization in Grand Junction, Colorado called Grand Junction Free Promwear held a prom wear donation drive on Saturday to collect dresses, suits, and accessories to help make prom more accessible for local teens regardless of their financial means. The organization currently has hundreds of garments in inventory and is continuing to add to its collection, with a particular need for larger sizes and suiting.

Why it matters

Prom can be an expensive event, with the cost of dresses, suits, and accessories creating a financial barrier for some teens. Grand Junction Free Promwear's mission is to remove this barrier and ensure that all local students have the opportunity to attend prom and feel confident and comfortable in their formal attire.

The details

Grand Junction Free Promwear held a prom wear donation drive on Saturday, collecting gently used formal clothing from community members. The organization currently has around 650 garments in its inventory and is working to fill gaps, particularly in larger sizes and suiting. The nonprofit will be hosting a prom wear giveaway event on March 14-15 at the Career Center, where students can select outfits for free.

  • The prom wear donation drive was held on Saturday.
  • The prom wear giveaway event will take place on March 14-15.

The players

Grand Junction Free Promwear

A nonprofit organization in Grand Junction, Colorado that works to make prom more accessible for local teens by collecting and distributing formal wear.

Cas Hartter

The event coordinator for Grand Junction Free Promwear.

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What they’re saying

“The mission of Grand Junction Free Promwear is to make attending prom more accessible for anybody who is trying to go to prom, regardless of their financial means or anything else.”

— Cas Hartter, Event Coordinator

“Prom dresses can be really expensive and tuxedos can be really expensive. And not everybody can go to prom if they can't afford these pieces. And so if we can relieve some of that burden for them and give them this opportunity.”

— Cas Hartter, Event Coordinator

“There is nothing better than watching somebody step out of the fitting room in this dress that makes them so happy, and they are just glowing; that is why we do this.”

— Cas Hartter, Event Coordinator

What’s next

The prom wear giveaway event will take place at the Career Center at 2935 North Ave., Building D, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on March 14 and 15.

The takeaway

Grand Junction Free Promwear's efforts to collect and distribute formal wear for local teens demonstrate a commitment to ensuring that all students have the opportunity to attend prom, regardless of their financial situation. This initiative helps to remove a significant barrier and allows more young people to participate in this important high school tradition.