Free prom dresses available through Rocky Grove church

For nearly a decade, the Grace United Methodist Church in Rocky Grove has hosted a local branch of the Blessed Dress Ministry. 

Since the start of the program, the church has helped approximately 200 girls attend prom by providing gently used dresses, shoes. accessories and minor alteration services free of charge.

Potential prom-goers and their guardians can peruse hundreds of gowns of different colors, styles and sizes from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, March 31 and 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 2. Fittings are open to students in Venango, Clarion, Crawford, Warren, Mercer, Butler, Lawrence, and Forest counties. The dresses and accessories, and minor alterations are provided for free. 

The church is located at 350 Front Street, Franklin and can be contacted at 814-432-8664 or on Facebook. ​