SHERIDAN — Kimberly Allen didn’t find the perfect dress for prom. 

As she walked out of the makeshift dressing room at Illuminate Church, she hiked up the overly-long cerulean blue dress and walked slowly to a photo booth featuring a black backdrop and twinkling string lights hanging in front. As she fussed with overly long straps, Ready, Set, Prom coordinator Taylor Green and Allen’s mother, Kyla, found a pin to hold them back for a photo. 

Despite the alterations needed on a dress first worn by someone much taller than Kimmi, the smile never left her face, as she had found her perfect dress for the 2021 Sheridan High School prom. In addition to scoring a free gown, Allen was able to participate in recycling a gently-used full-length piece, giving it another life and another occasion to attend. 

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