Public encouraged to drop-off dresses
and accessories at select Comerica locations
March 18-April 12
DETROIT, March 13,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Comerica Bank is welcoming
donations for its sixth annual Prom Dress Drive beginning
Monday, March 18, and continuing
through Friday, April 12, in support
of community partner Jackets for Jobs. Individuals and businesses
alike can drop off new or gently used dresses, along with
accessories, such as jewelry, shoes, purses, and wraps, at
participating Comerica locations to benefit southeast Michigan students.
Ten Comerica Bank banking centers and offices throughout Metro
Detroit will serve as collection sites. For the first time,
Comerica will be accepting the donations of dresses and accessories
over a four-week span, the longest donation period since Comerica's
Prom Dress Drive first began in 2017.
For the second consecutive year, Comerica will supply the
donated dresses and accessories to Jackets for Jobs, a Detroit-based nonprofit that focuses on career
development and removes barriers by providing high-quality clothing
that makes clients look and feel professional to support workplace
success.
"Teaming up with Jackets for Jobs was incredibly successful last
year. We appreciate the passion of Alison
Vaughn and her team in their commitment to reach and
positively impact our youth during this very impressionable and
important time in their lives," said Steve
Davis, Comerica Bank Michigan Market President. "Each year,
we are truly grateful for the support we receive from our customers
and communities throughout the Metro Detroit area during this
effort. Their generosity makes our Prom Dress Drive possible."
Cumulatively across its last five Prom Dress Drives, Comerica
has collected more than 7,700 dresses – including a record of over
2,200 last year – to benefit local teens who may not otherwise be
able to afford formal attire and experience the high school
tradition of prom.
"Our mission is to empower others to achieve great things by
providing them with the resources to help overcome barriers that
exist," said Alison Vaughn, Jackets
for Jobs Founder and Executive Director. "Clothing and attire,
whether for workplace or special events, can stand in the way of
meaningful experiences and achievements. Our goal in partnering
with Comerica is to open the door for success. Teens are
vulnerable, and we hope that our boutique can offer them excitement
and inspiration as they look forward to some of their most special
moments of their teen years without some of challenges than may
persist."
Donation Locations
Individuals and local businesses,
including bridal and dress shops from surrounding areas, seeking to
donate dresses and accessories to the Comerica Prom Dress drive can
do so at locations in the following nine metro Detroit communities: Ann Arbor, Bloomfield Hills, Dearborn, Detroit, Grosse Pointe, New Baltimore, Northville, Novi and Rochester Hills.
The following Comerica Bank locations will accept donations:
Comerica Banking Centers
- Ann Arbor | Stadium
Blvd.-Pauline: 1969 W. Stadium Blvd., Ann Arbor, MI 48103
- Bloomfield Hills |
Woodward-Hunter: 36440 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
- Bloomfield Hills |
Telegraph-Long Lake: 3910 Telegraph Rd., Ste. 100, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
- Dearborn |
Michigan-American: 16150 Michigan Ave., Dearborn, MI 48126
- Grosse Pointe |
Fisher-St. Paul: 415 Fisher Rd., Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
- New Baltimore |
Gratiot-Cotton: 50300 Gratiot
Ave., New Baltimore, MI 48051
- Northville | Northville: 129 E. Main St., Northville, MI 48167
- Novi | Grand River and
Beck: 47440 Grand River, Novi,
MI 48374
- Rochester Hills |
Walton-Adamas: 3021 Walton Blvd, Rochester Hills, MI 48309
Comerica Offices
Those donating dresses and
accessories to the Comerica Prom Dress Drive in Detroit can do so by dropping off items in the
main lobby of the Comerica Bank Center.
- Detroit | Comerica
Bank Center: 411 W. Lafayette St., Detroit, MI 48226
Jackets for Jobs Prom Dress Boutique
This year's
Jackets for Jobs Prom Dress Boutique will take place Friday, April 19 through Sunday, April 21 at the Samaritan Center (5555
Conner St.) in Detroit. Schools,
organizations or families with teens in need can contact Jackets
for Jobs at (313) 579-9160 for more information.
Celebrating 175 Years
This year, Comerica Bank is
celebrating 175 years of serving its communities, making it
Michigan's longest-serving bank.
Comerica was founded in 1849 in Detroit during a time when all banks in the
city were exclusive to the business community. This was the
motivation behind Comerica's decision to gear its banking for the
people and for those who wanted to secure their personal and
financial future. Since its inception, Comerica has grown in
Michigan and throughout the
country by focusing on the customer first and offering personal,
small business and commercial banking services, as well as wealth
management services. Throughout its history, Comerica has partnered
with nonprofit and community organizations to improve financial
education, support critical community needs and provide colleagues
with volunteer opportunities.
About Comerica Bank
Comerica Bank, a subsidiary of
Comerica Incorporated, has served Michigan longer than any other bank with a
continuous presence dating back 175 years to its Detroit founding in 1849. It is the largest
bank employer in metro Detroit and
has approximately 4,500 employees (FTE) statewide. With one of the
largest banking center networks in Michigan, Comerica nurtures lifelong
relationships with unwavering integrity and financial prudence.
Comerica positively impacts the lives of Michigan residents by helping customers be
successful, providing financial support that assists hundreds of
charitable organizations, and actively participating in
Detroit's downtown revitalization.
Comerica Incorporated (NYSE: CMA) is a financial services company
strategically aligned by three business segments: The Commercial
Bank, The Retail Bank, and Wealth Management. Follow on Facebook:
www.facebook.com/Comerica, X (formerly known as Twitter):
@ComericaBank and Instagram: @comerica_bank.
About Jackets for Jobs
Jackets for Jobs is an
award-winning non-profit organization that provides career clothing
for metro Detroit job seekers. For over two decades, we have
assisted over 35,000 job seekers put their best foot forward to
obtain employment. For people experiencing barriers to employment
and independence, clothing insecurity is real. It can mean not
having anything to wear or not having the right thing to wear. Both
are barriers to advancement. Jackets for Jobs provides a stable
source of well-maintained and displayed clothing that is suitable
for any need, from casual to workwear.
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