Donations of Gowns, Accessories encouraged from 10a.m.-2 p.m.

Kenmore, NY (March 12, 2019)—The Colvin Cleaners Gowns for Prom program, presented by the Allstate Foundation and supported by Reeds Jenss, Shea’s Performing Arts Center and Townsquare Media, has a mission to ensure the 14th annual program provides every young lady in Western New York, who otherwise could not afford one, a perfectly altered and dry cleaned gown for her upcoming high school prom.

A “Gowns Drive” will be held on Saturday, March 16 with donations accepted from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Reeds Jenss at 4001 Maple Road, Amherst, 14226 and 3515 Abbott Road, Orchard Park, 14127.  Colvin Cleaners President Paul A. Billoni said those donating will not have to exit their vehicle as volunteers will gladly receive the new or gently used formal gowns of any size, shoes and purses. In exchange, donors will receive a $10 gift card from Colvin Cleaners.

“We are so grateful to Jeff Zimmer, owner of Reeds Jenss, a long-time supporter of...

Kenmore, NY (March 5, 2019)—The 14th annual Colvin Cleaners Gowns for Prom program, presented by The Allstate Foundation and supported by Reeds Jenss, Shea’s Performing Arts Center and Townsquare Media, officially began today and the family-owned dry cleaners is anticipating a record campaign as it is communicating with nearly 90 high schools in Western New York seeking students who are unable to afford a gown for this year’s prom.

These young ladies are encouraged to visit the website www.gownsforprom.com and click Get A Gown to schedule a time to select their gown on the Shea’s Performing Arts Center stage April 16-18 from 3-8:00 p.m.  Schools are encouraged to transport students together so they are together selecting gowns and avoiding similar colors and styles.

Gowns for Prom seeks donations of new or gently used formal gowns, shoes and purses of any size.  There is a big need for plus sized gowns, sizes 16 and up.   The donated gowns are sorted by size and transported to Shea’s for...

Kenmore, NY (April 17, 2018)—The 13th annual Colvin Cleaners Gowns For Prom program, sponsored by The Allstate Foundation distributed a record 877 gowns and nearly 1,000 pieces of hand-made jewelry to high school students from throughout Western New York during distribution over three days last week at Shea’s Performing Arts Center. The young ladies selected from several thousand new and gently used gowns and were escorted by volunteers to three floors of dressing rooms to be fitted by professional seamstresses. The selected gown is then altered, dry cleaned, packaged and delivered for free by Colvin Cleaners to the young ladies’ school in time for the prom.

“We were overwhelmed by the generosity of Western New Yorkers who donated so many wonderful gowns. It gave these young ladies so many to choose from and to see them so excited when they found the perfect gown makes it all worthwhile for all of us,” said Cyndee Billoni, who founded the program with her husband, Paul, President a...

Kenmore, NY (March 21, 2018)—The Colvin Cleaners Gowns for Prom program, presented
by the Allstate Foundation has teamed with Reeds Jenss to ensure the 13 th annual program achieves its goal of providing every young lady in Western New York, who otherwise could not afford one, a perfectly altered and dry cleaned gown for her upcoming high school prom, Paul and Christopher Billoni of Colvin Cleaners announced today.

On Saturday, March 24 donations will be accepted from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the following Reeds
Jenss locations: 4001 Maple Road, Amherst 14226; 1401 Military Road, Niagara Falls, 14304;
3515 Abbott Road, Orchard Park, 14127. Billoni said those donating will not have to exit their
vehicle as volunteers will take the new or gently used formal gowns, shoes and purses of any size
from them.

“We are so grateful to Jeff Zimmer, owner of Reeds Jenss, who has been a long-time supporter
of our Gowns for Prom and Coats for Kids programs for hosting this GOWN DRIVE on
Saturday. Now that...

Kenmore, NY (March 6, 2018) —The 13th annual Colvin Cleaners Gowns for Prom program, presented by the Allstate Foundation and supported by KISS 98.5 with Janet Snyder, has greatly expanded its donation sites due to an early call from high school students in need of a gown for this year’s prom.

Gowns for Prom is seeking donations of new or gently used formal gowns, shoes and purses of any size.  There is a big need for plus sized gowns, sizes 16 and up.  

The Allstate Foundation, the presenting sponsor of Coats for Kids and Gowns for Prom, announces this morning it is collecting new or slightly used gowns, shoes and purses at 40 Allstate Insurances Agencies throughout Western New York. The barrels will be in each location year round and residents can also donate winter coats, gloves, hats and scarves anytime.

Colvin Cleaners, an 87 years young family business in Kenmore, has partnered with The VSP Graphics Group to design and wrap several hundred barrels for collection year round...

Gowns For Prom, sponsored by Colvin Cleaners and presented by Allstate, is

seeking donations of new or gently used formal gowns, shoes and accessories of

any size. These items are cleaned by Colvin Cleaners and provided free of charge

to young ladies in high schools throughout WNY who are unable to afford a prom

gown.

The collection of gowns runs through March 31 at many drop-off locations.

Customers who use Colvin Cleaners FREE Pick Up & Delivery Service can have

their donations picked up at their home or office. People can also donate at several

local Allstate agencies, Delta Sonic Car Wash convenience stores, Reeds Jenss

stores, the ticket office at Shea's Performing Arts Center and Colvin Cleaners.  For

donation addresses visit: https://www.gownsforprom.com/donate-gowns.

The donated gowns are sorted by size and transported to Shea’s Performing Arts

Center for selection on April 4, 5 and 6 from 3-8:00 p.m. Colvin Cleaners will

have thousands of donated gowns so new gowns will be on sta...

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When you attended your prom, your biggest issue was most likely finding a date. Another common issue is choosing the right prom dress. But for thousands of girls, their biggest obstacle preventing them from attending their proms is the expense associated with purchasing a dress. That’s right. What so many people take for granted, is a deal breaker for others. Can you imagine not being able to attend a prom because you can’t afford a dress? The prom should be one of the happiest moments for a high school student. yet that’s not the case for so many.

Thankfully, Colvin Cleaners Warehouse has figured out a way to ensure that disadvantaged young ladies are able to make an appearance to the big event. For twelve years, they have been orchestrating a campaign called “Gowns for Prom”, presented by Allstate.

In 2017, there is a need to procure several thousand gowns! Anyone who has a gown that is no longer being u...

This article was written and published on WIVB Channel 4 Buffalo. Reposted for sharing purposes.

KENMORE, N.Y. (WIVB) — Colvin Cleaners is looking for several thousands of dresses for the Gowns for Prom campaign.

The campaign aims to provide high school girls throughout western New York with dresses for their school’s prom event.

Dresses can be donated at Allstate, Reeds Jenss, Delta Sonic and Colvin Cleaners locations from Feb. 27 through March 31.

Girls can attend distribution sessions on the Shea’s Performing Arts stage on April 4, 5 or 6.

When they have selected a dress, it will be altered, dry cleaned, packaged and delivered for free in time for prom. Seamstresses and tailors will be at Shea’s to assist with alterations.

In addition to dresses, the campaign is looking for volunteers to help with the event. Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by a parent.

“Gowns For Prom” In Need of Dresses, Shoes, Volunteers

Kenmore, NY (February 24, 2017)—The 12 th annual “Gowns For Prom” program, sponsored

by Colvin Cleaners and presented by Allstate, is seeking donations of new or gently used

formal gowns, shoes and accessories of any size. These items are cleaned by Colvin Cleaners

and provided free of charge to young ladies in area high schools who are unable to afford a prom

gown. The collection runs from February 27-March 31 at the drop-off locations, including

several local Allstate agencies. Donation sites are listed at the end of this release.

The donated gowns are sorted by size and transported to Shea’s Performing Arts Center for

selection on April 4, 5 and 6 from 3-8:00 p.m. Colvin Cleaners will have thousands of donated

gowns so new gowns will be on stage each day. The high school students select a gown and then

are fitted by professional seamstresses. The gown is then altered, dry cleaned, packaged and

delivered for free to the young ladies’ school...

Kenmore, NY…March 21, 2016…  It’s almost that time of year when young high school ladies start 

thinking about their prom and what dress they might possibly wear to the big event.  Well, for the 11th straight year, Colvin Cleaners of Kenmore, New York is helping to make that choice a little easier and less stressful for these ladies.

The 11th Annual “Gowns For Prom”, sponsored by Colvin Cleaners is underway! They will be collecting new and gently used gowns, shoes, purses and accessories from March 21st through April 16th.

People can donate gowns at several locations throughout the area including any of the seven Ted’s Hot Dog locations; the three BAC for Women facilities; the Boulevard Mall; all Dash’s Markets locations and of course, Colvin Cleaners located at 2375 Elmwood Avenue in Kenmore, NY. 

“This is one of the most exciting and fun projects that we run all year” stated Colvin Cleaners Owner and President, Paul Billoni. After the prom gowns are collected...