'It's really special. It has made me feel like I've done something decent and helped some people out,' said an event organizer.
Thanks to the Philadelphia Police Athletic League, the Cozen O'Connor law firm, and a few other special individuals, the annual prom dress giveaway became a norm 14 years ago.It's because the crowd Philadelphia teens became prom ready Wednesday evening.
"I contacted the archdiocese, and they gave me info about Linda Wert who was at Archbishop Carol at the time. She already collected dresses and we started an event here," said Rounbehler.
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