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TOWANDA — Supporting Area Families Everyday is hosting a “mom prom” on Saturday, Oct. 9, at the Towanda American Legion.
This year will be the second year of Mom Prom.
“Mom Prom grew from a conversation surrounding fundraisers,” said Executive Director Heather McNett. “We had a month to plan a spaghetti dinner, and when I mentioned a ‘Mom Prom,’ a friend of mine had attended and it looked like she had such a fun time with her sister and daughters.”
McNett says her team ’switched gears’ and threw a prom within a month of the original discussion.
“We had such a nice response that we planned to throw another Prom the following year. Unfortunately, we had to put 2020’s prom on hold due to COVID,” said McNett.
Mom Prom is an opportunity for ladies to put on their prom gowns, bridesmaid dresses, etc., and enjoy a fun-filled night of dancing, music, snacks, prizes, cash bar, all while supporting a great cause.
The proceeds to this event will go directly to SAFE and stay local.
Supporting Area Families Everyday (SAFE) has been offering family services such as supervised visitation and custody exchanges in Bradford County since 2017. SAFE has helped many families within our area stay connected in a meaningful way.
“It has made my son and I feel so safe - after three years it’s wonderful to see my son and his father reconnect,” said one client.
Another noted a difference in her life. “Safe has definitely made a difference in mine and my daughter’s life. I makes me feel safe and I would recommend it to anyone,” she said.
SAFE recently moved into a much larger space with five family rooms (two waiting rooms, two visitation rooms and a dining room) for visiting families to use as well as several smaller rooms.
“This year‘s Mom Prom fundraiser funds will go towards heating our new location. We all know how cold the winters in PA can be,” said McNett.
“Let’s face it. Whether we’re mom’s or not, 2020 was a really tough year and 2021 wasn’t much easier,” said McNett. “Opportunities to get out, have fun, and laugh with a good friend have been few and far between. This year, Mom Prom will be in the fall. I can’t think of a better way to kick off the holiday season.”
Mom Prom will take place from 7-11 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 9.
A brand new coach bag will be raffled to one lucky lady, as well as other door prizes.
Tickets can be purchased ahead of time at www.safebradco.com for $15. At the door the night of Mom Prom, tickets will be $17.
S.A.F.E. works directly with parents and children by offering support to overcome family violence through parenting programs such as supervised visitation, monitored custody exchanges and parenting classes. SAFE assists in building healthy connections between parent and child/ren through peaceful, interactive, family focused visitations.