{"id":6300,"date":"2023-04-05T13:44:56","date_gmt":"2023-04-05T13:44:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/?p=6300"},"modified":"2023-04-05T13:44:56","modified_gmt":"2023-04-05T13:44:56","slug":"comerica-bank-to-hold-fifth-annual-prom-dress-drive-benefiting-jackets-for-jobs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/index.php\/2023\/04\/05\/comerica-bank-to-hold-fifth-annual-prom-dress-drive-benefiting-jackets-for-jobs\/","title":{"rendered":"Comerica Bank to Hold Fifth Annual Prom Dress Drive, Benefiting Jackets for Jobs"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"DETROIT, March 29, 2023\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013\u00a0Comerica Bank<\/a>\u00a0is welcoming donations for its fifth annual\u00a0Prom Dress Drive<\/a>\u00a0beginning Monday, April 3, and continuing through Friday, April 21, in support of community partner\u00a0Jackets for Jobs<\/a>. Individuals and businesses alike can drop off new or gently used dresses at participating Comerica locations to benefit southeast Michigan students.<\/p>\n

Eleven Comerica Bank banking centers and offices throughout Metro Detroit will serve as collection sites.<\/p>\n

Participating locations will also accept accessories such as jewelry, shoes, purses and wraps.<\/p>\n

For the first time, Comerica will supply the donated dresses and accessories to Jackets for Jobs, a Detroit-based nonprofit that focuses on career development and removes barriers by providing high-quality clothing that makes clients look and feel professional to support workplace success.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor the past several years, our colleagues, customers and communities have come together with tremendous generosity during our previous prom dress drives to support local teens,\u201d said Linda Nosegbe, Comerica Bank National Community Impact Manager. \u201cAs the interest in contributing to this great cause remains strong, our new partnership with Jackets for Jobs allows us to continue connecting to the community through an outstanding community organization driven to help others to thrive and succeed.\u201d<\/p>\n

Since 2017, Comerica has donated more than 5,300 dresses to benefit local teens who otherwise may not be able to afford formal attire and experience the high school tradition of prom, including over 900 last year following a two-year postponement due to the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen we eliminate obstacles and reduce challenges for those in need that open opportunities and offer experiences that enhance self-worth, we positively impact lives and help transform our communities,\u201d said Alison Vaughn, Jackets for Jobs Founder and Executive Director. \u201cWith the support of Comerica Bank, we are confident we can achieve this and help our youth by giving them a chance to attend their own special events with beauty and, most importantly, confidence. This is an exciting endeavor, and we look forward to hosting our boutique that can help so many teens this year.\u201d<\/p>\n

Donation Locations<\/strong><\/p>\n

Individuals and local businesses, including bridal and dress shops from surrounding areas, seeking to donate dresses and accessories to the Comerica Prom Dress drive can do so at locations in the following metro Detroit communities:\u00a0Ann Arbor<\/strong>,\u00a0Auburn Hills<\/strong>,\u00a0Bloomfield Hills<\/strong>,\u00a0Dearborn<\/strong>,\u00a0Detroit<\/strong>,\u00a0Grosse Pointe<\/strong>,\u00a0Livonia<\/strong>,\u00a0New Baltimore<\/strong>,\u00a0Northville<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Novi<\/strong>.<\/p>\n