Help Still Sought for Prom Plus

 Over 30 years ago, Prom Plus was formed to give Crescenta Valley High School seniors a safe, yet fun, place to go after prom. The genesis of the organization was the death of Crescenta Valley High School senior Berlyn Cosman who died at an unsupervised after-prom hotel party in 1991. 

An event on the scale of the organization’s after-prom party costs more than $20,000 and the donated time of volunteers to set up and clean up the event, supervise hundreds of teenagers and run activities. In the past, the night has included a zipline, mechanical bull, casino and plenty of food. As the non-profit focuses on rebuilding, the 2025 Prom Plus is likely to be pared down compared to previous years. Having the capacity of meeting the expected number of attendees will depend on community involvement and donation. Already volunteers have offered support in various ways. Previous Prom Plus volunteers, such as former Crescenta Valley Town Council President Harry Leon, have returned to donate time and money. Even Senator Sasha Renée Pérez has offered her help following in the footsteps of her predecessor Anthony Portantino. 

However, more volunteers – and financial donations – are needed to help prepare the YMCA for the event on May 17 and to help during the event, which is from 11 p.m. to 4 a.m.

To signup to volunteer or donate supplies, visit https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084BA5AF2FABF9C43-56647304-prom; to donate food visit https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084BA5AF2FABF9C43-56683478-prom

Links to both SignUp Genius lists are on the websitewww.promplus.org.

For more information, contact info@promplus.org.

The generosity of local businesses and people include the Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund, which has offered the non-profit a grant to help rebuild. Prom Plus intends to work with local businesses by offering the option to finance specific activities in return for exposure and advertisement on the night of the after party. 

The Prom Plus after party will take place the night of CVHS prom – Saturday, May 17. Members hope for the help of as many community members as possible. Tax deductible donations can be made at https://www.promplus.org/contact-us. For questions or comments, email donate@promplus.org.