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Community Contributions Dress Students for Prom

KEY WEST, Fla. (177 words) – Through Kids Come First, First State Bank and other local businesses supported a drive to dress students for prom. In addition to dresses that were donated, tuxedo rentals, up-dos, manicures and even accessories were contributed so students who couldn’t afford them could have the privilege of attending their prom in style.

Kids Come First is a part of Monroe Youth Challenge Program to help provide basic essentials to kids who would go without. Kids Come First Coordinator Roxane Posada rounded up donations from the Middle and Lower Keys. “This is exciting to see students enjoy a luxury that maybe other students take for granted. Some businesses gave multiple certificates for face make ups and hair styling. The kids who get them are going to be so excited,” she said.

Monroe Youth Challenge Program is a project of the Monroe County Education Foundation to build Developmental Assets® and create opportunities so every child in Monroe County can feel safe, loved, and celebrated. For more information call MYCP Director Sunny Booker at (305) 293-1400 ext. 53319 or visit http://mycp.keysschools.com/.