Polk County Early College is a chapter of Becca’s Closet, which provides high school students with free prom gowns.

Last year, their chapter gave away 132 dresses, and wants to reach even more students this season.

The Polk County Early College will host two local drives on the following dates: from 3 to 5 p.m. March, 16 and from 2 to 6 p.m. March 18. The college is located at 1545 East Highway 108 in Columbus.

For more information, contact Heather Wright at hwright@polkschools.org or at 704-300-8623.

– Submitted by Heather Wright