Our Dream Pursuits to Host “Enchanted Gardens” Prom Night for Special Needs Adults in Frederick MD Area


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“For many young adults, prom night is a rite of passage. Yet many in the special needs community and their families never experience that joy and excitement.” – Beverly Shaffer, President and Founder, Our Dream Pursuits, Inc.

When: Saturday, May 13th 6 pm to 9 pm

Where: Veteran’s Service Center, 1750 Monocacy Blvd, suite A, Frederick MD

Tickets: Advance purchase of $15 per person. RSVP at shaffer4952@yahoo.com or 240-405-8048

Support: Help us make this a special event with a tax-deductible donation via http://spot.fund/pk77nss

Participants join us on April 29th for a “Cinderella’s & Prince Charming’s Closet” to select from over 200 donated formal wear items. Please use the RSVP contact for details on the location and time.

Our Dream Pursuits, Inc., a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote employment and social opportunities for adults with intellectual disabilities, will host a themed prom, “Enchanted Gardens” on Saturday, May 13th from 6 pm to 9 pm at the Veteran’s Service Center located at 1750 Monocacy Blvd. Suite A, Frederick MD. Tickets must be purchased in advancefor $15 by contacting Bev Shaffer at shaffer4952@yahoo.com or (240) 405-8048. Support this event with a tax-deductible contribution at http://spot.fund/pk77nss. Please contact Bev Shaffer if interested in providing business donations (goods and services) and volunteer opportunities.

“For many young adults, prom night is a rite of passage. Yet many in the special needs community and their families never experience that joy and excitement,” said Beverly Shaffer, President and Founder of Our Dream Pursuits, Inc. “We are thrilled to host our first Prom, but we need the help of our local community to support us in making our Enchanted Gardens Prom night our biggest social event since our inception over eight years ago.”

“Just being able to say I’ve been to a prom will be great,” said Richard Shutter, a 7-year Our Dream Pursuits participant. “I’m making a difference by helping with the events and it makes me feel important.”

About Our Dream Pursuits, Inc.

Our Dream Pursuits, Inc., a 501c3 nonprofit organization, was established in August 2014 to promote employment and social opportunities for adults with intellectual disabilities. It has served hundreds of individuals within this very special population. We host social events, community outings, theater productions, and employment skill initiatives within the Frederick, MD, area. Follow us on Facebook.

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