Make a donation o My Sister's Dress Project

The first My Sister's Dress Project is now collecting new and almost-new formal gowns and accessories for distribution to help financially challenged young women attend prom.

With the average price of attending a high school prom climbing to nearly $500, many teenagers would be unable to attend the event without this opportunity to purchase a dress for $20.

All proceeds will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of McHenry County.

My Sister's Dress is hosting dress drives now through March 21 to collect formal shoes, jewelry, shawls and gowns in new or gently-used condition.

These collection drives are scheduled in preparation for the first dress sale, which will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 5 and 6 at McHenry County College.

The following local businesses will accept dress and accessory donations during their own business hours:

American Community Bank in Crystal Lake, McHenry and Woodstock; Big Brothers Big Sisters of McHenry County in McHenry; and Star 105 in Crystal Lake.

If you have any questions about My Sister's Dress, or volunteering the day of the event, call Big Brothers Big Sisters of McHenry County at (815) 385-3855 or e-mail mysistersdress@gmail.com.