The Dresses and Dreams Project

We are happy to accept donations which meet our criteria listed on the image below. Gowns must be new or very gently worn, up to date in style, and clean, free of tears or stains. Shoes must be new or gently worn party style and prom-appropriate. We currently have drop offs in Menifee and the Murrieta/Temecula area and are looking for drop off points in Wildomar, Elsinore and Corona .

If you would like to be considered as a volunteer for Operation Prom Girl 2020, please fill out form at this site and attend this meeting on February 22 for more information.

We ask that volunteers are committed to attend meetings and workshops leading up to event, led by their Dresses and Dreams Project staff and team leads. We do give community service hours to high school girls and the girls may also attend our program simultaneously!

Here’s your opportunity to make a difference in the life of an amazing organization and the girls it serves. Operation Prom Girl 2020, “Crowns and Pearls”, will be happening for our 7th year, and we have a way anyone can support us! We have assisted over 1,000 challenged teens, disabled and military women thus far.

Our program is completely free to teen girls and women with hardships/challenging circumstances and we are 100% volunteer-run. Your contribution through our sponsorship program is tax-deductible! Check out our “ menu” of cool options!

The Dresses and Dreams Project is a program that continues to serve girls all year round, with our annual prom dress giveaway being a hit. More importantly, with mentorship opportunities and a chance and learning love , healthy relationships and restoration to live to a girl/woman’s’ full potential and finding her purpose.

Our prom program for any girl with a hardship or challenging circumstance will be held on April 18, 2020 at the Kay Ciniceros Center where we expect 100+ girls will be served, with lunch, dessert, inspiring speakers, workshops, resources, domestic violence and human trafficking awareness, and of course, a free formal gown, swag bags, shoes, jewelry, prizes, and more.

Below are ways to support:

🇺🇸🏆The Dresses and Dream Project LOVES OUR MILITARY! If you will be attending a military ball and do not have a gown to wear, no worries! We can help! We have gowns, shoes, jewelry, resources, and referrals available to our local military families.

Please contact us with details at dressesanddreamsproject@gmail.com

We are located in Riverside County (Inland Empire), CA. Due to the challenges of formal dress sizing , recipient must be present for a proper fitting of gown. Unfortunately we cannot mail gowns.

If you know you will be attending your prom this year and have a financial hardship or other challenging circumstance preventing you from getting a gown and other things you will need to make your prom dream a reality, please register here on February 1 for Operation Prom Girl 2020.

This year’s theme will be “Crowns and Pearls” and event will be held in the City of Menifee. All girls who need help who can commit to attending this event are welcome to register. If you have never had the opportunity to attend an Operation Prom Girl event, you’re in for a real treat. It is a full day event with inspirational speakers, fashion show, luncheon, music, workshops, prize giveaways and of course a free formal gown, shoes and more. Limited seating is available.

More details to come, keep checking back with us for updates. Until then, please enjoy some of our other workshops and events in the Inland Empire. We also provide community service hours for attending anything we have coming up, including volunteer meetings. Make sure you’re following us on Facebook or Instagram to stay in the loop!

The Dresses and Dreams Project In partnership with the City of Wildomar and the VFW who has been a long-time support of our organization, present our holiday fundraiser chili dinner, dress sale, and silent auction. Come by, get off your feet and relax, have chili and cornbread dinner, some music, dresses, and a very cool silent auction shopping opportunity after an exhausting day of Christmas crowds and challenging traffic! All happening from 2-5 at the VFW Post 1508, in Wildomar.

The Dresses and Dreams Project in partnership with the City of Menifee invite girls ages 12 and up to CROWNED, crowns and and inspirational message, to mark the kickoff of an amazing holiday season. All happening at the Kay Cisneros Center in Menifee, you are invited to make and take a crown fit for royalty-YOU! Event is free to girls 12-17. Ages 18 and up a donation of $5.00 is suggested to cover materials. We will have a party dress sale for $5 and up, the new “Pearlify” pearl jewelry line debut, and a bake sale . Refreshments available for our guests. All proceeds help support the expenses of The Dresses and Dreams Project and their many opportunities for teen girls and women. This event is for girls ages 12 and up and women only .

Come enjoy this event and be filled with the Spirit and the true inspiration of the season . Mothers and daughters welcome .

We are seeking a few local businesses that would like to partner with the Dresses and Dreams Project and operate as a dress drop off location for gown donations. We have an average of 3-5 gown drop offs per month by individuals in the community. As prom season approaches, we may have more. Here’s how it works: you and your business are placed on our website and social media pages and advertised as one of our drop off locations. Individuals wanting to donate gown(s) swing by and drop off the dress. The plus? There is a good probability they will stick around and shop or get familiar with your business. And, you are forming a partnership with a local non-profit who offers a free program for teens with challenging circumstances! 😇 You just call us when you receive donation(s) and we come and pick up from you. That simple! If you are interested in becoming a drop off location, please contact dressesanddreamsproject@gmail.com