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Drive makes prom possible for those in need

CNJ staff photo: Liliana Castillo Patricia Bazar of Clovis helps organize dresses Saturday during the prom dress drive help at Matt 25 Hope Center in Clovis. About 150 dresses are available for free to girls who want to go to prom, but can’t afford the expense that goes with it, acc

Ty Caffrey is trying to help teenagers have the perfect prom, even if they can’t afford the high price tag.

Caffrey organized a prom dress drive Saturday at Matt 25 Hope Center and partnered with Clovis Community College and Life Choice. The drive provides area high school students with a free dress, accessories, and possibly a free hair style, nails and make-up for prom.

“Prom is a big part of high school, but it can be a