Dress ministry helps with attire

The Albany Junior Senior Prom is only two days away, but according to Tammy McBee with the local prom dress ministry, there is still time for participants to set up an appointment to try to find that perfect gown, suit, shoes, or tie.

“We open up the clothing ministry by appointment only,” McBee said. “We like to make sure that no one else is in the church while the girl is trying on gowns. We’ve met with people as early as 7:00 in the morning and as late as 9:00 at night.”

McBee is currently out of town, but she can be reached at 325-762-6500 to set up an appointment to see the prom dresses, formal dresses for weddings, and suits.

“We also have shoes, ties, and other items,” McBee said. “I am trying to do it so that they can walk in and then walk out with a complete outfit.”

Other area proms are also taking place this spring, and the prom dress ministry is available to those in Shackelford and the surrounding counties.

“Don’t wait; other schools like Breckenridge are having their proms now also,” said McBee. “You can reserve your dress for prom or some other occasion. If there is time, I try to have the dresses pressed and ready for them.”

The prom dress ministry is currently housed at First Christian Church. McBee and Stephanie Jaco work together to provide gently-used formal wear for people to borrow for special occasions.