Any places in Philly to donate dresses for prom?

Submitted by reginabeena t3_11xep11 in philadelphia

I ordered a dress that winded up not working out, and I’m unable to return it. It’s brand new and it feels wrong to just have it sit in my closet. Is anyone familiar with places where I can donate it to students who are looking for dresses for prom? I’m in South Philly but willing to travel. Thank you!

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OSUNewton t1_jd2p956 wrote

Pretty much any high school in Philadelphia would love to get a prom dress this time of year, you probably could just show up but it might be better to call first. I work at a high school in North Philly if you feel like traveling!

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-ibgd t1_jd2qlxo wrote

Maybe post it on Nextdoor + FB buy nothing neighborhood community.

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mm172 t1_jd2sxjs wrote

Rachel’s Prom Fantasy might be one group to look at. The Police Athletic League also does pretty regular drives.

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jea25 t1_jd2vrgk wrote

I donated a dress last year to the Nebinger school HSA who was collecting for a specific organization. Not sure if it’s something they do every year.

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Extreme_Succotash784 t1_jd2ywo9 wrote

Philly aids thrift has a prom/bridal section if u can’t find a way to specifically donate it to students.

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pdperson t1_jd31snh wrote

Replying to OSUNewton (#2,289,907)

I've heard with food, check with the school nurse. That's the person who will know who's in need and how to be discreet. Not sure it works for prom dresses too, but maybe worth a shot.

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mountscary t1_jd328g2 wrote

Also FB buy nothing groups are great for this stuff.

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cemeterysquatter t1_jd3kk8w wrote

Hey I just donated two suits. I basically posted in the south silly page on Facebook but you could probably post in which ever area Facebook group you live in. I was able to donate them to a family and a school that way!

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lavphl9421 t1_jd4qrlc wrote

Sometimes JEVS which works with foster youth have drives for prom dresses

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AbsentEmpire t1_jd4sl4n wrote

CHOP used to ask for donations of them for the CHOP prom, which is a prom for inpatients unable to attend their school prom due to thier conditions.

I don't know if they still do this program it was a regular pre covid, might be worth looking into.

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reginabeena OP t1_jd4xwke wrote

Thank you all for these suggestions! I will start making some calls and hopefully have this wrapped up ASAP. I appreciate you all!

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Cartoondad t1_jd52lsu wrote

PAL takes prom attire and offer it to the most at risk youth in the city.

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Aggravating_Finish_6 t1_jd6f6zm wrote

Years ago I volunteered for a prom dress non-profit in Port Richmond but I can’t remember the name. Hoping someone else can chime in if they still exist

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