DAVENPORT, Iowa — A Davenport church is helping high schoolers look their best for prom this year, giving away dozens of dresses and shoes for free.
Davenport's First Presbyterian Church on Iowa Street held a prom dress giveaway on Tuesday. The church started the dress giveaway last year for homecoming.
During the homecoming season, 25 girls were able to get a dress, and so far another dozen have found a prom dress.
RuthAnn Tobey-Brown with the church said it collected around 60 dresses of all different sizes and styles. She said the best part is seeing the sparkle in the girls' eyes when they find the perfect dress.
"There are a lot of girls out there that would like to go to the prom or to homecoming and just really don't have the money to purchase a beautiful dress," Tobey-Brown said. "Some of these dresses are absolutely gorgeous. And they walk out with a new dress and maybe a pair of shoes, and they're ready for the dance."
The church will hold another prom dress giveaway from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 23, Tobey-Brown said.
The Caring Closet is also run out of the church. It's open to anyone in need of free clothing and bedding among other things. The closet is open from 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays and from 2-5 p.m. on Fridays.