Where can I donate old business suits and prom dresses?

Shanseur*

I am getting ready to move which means I'm cleaning out all my closets.  I have suits that I don't wear anymore and I certainly don't need the bridesmaid dresses and prom dresses that have been hanging in my closet forever.  For some reason I'm thinking that there's a great place to do each of these.  Isn't there a place you can donate prom dresses so girls who don't have much money can "shop" at that particular thrift store?  Also...isn't there a specific organization that helps women get jobs that take these suits?  I know they exist because I've heard of them before but can't remember what they are called because I've never donated there before.  TIA

LucyHoneychrrch

http://www.thewomensalliance.org/members.htm

vxs0038

Here locally the Junior League is collecting prom dresses to help dress the girls who wouldn't otherwise be able to afford it.

Check with local charities.

Stephiehun

http://www.cinderellaproject.net/outside_albany.htm

Here is the organization I sent all my prom/ formal dresses, plus shoes, bags, and jewelry after I graduated college. 

smilehomeinternational

thisis maishala musisi r of east africa uganda the executive director  http://smilehomeinternal.webs.com/ am glad to be part of this page i request any one any body who has a used dressing,shoe which can suit children starting from 5years i welcome it on this address 198 prayer ministry christian church bugiri uganda this will help the needy children also feel happy as other children   may GOD bless you all

TarponMonoxide

Shanseur* said:

I am getting ready to move which means I'm cleaning out all my closets.  I have suits that I don't wear anymore and I certainly don't need the bridesmaid dresses and prom dresses that have been hanging in my closet forever.  For some reason I'm thinking that there's a great place to do each of these.  Isn't there a place you can donate prom dresses so girls who don't have much money can "shop" at that particular thrift store?  Also...isn't there a specific organization that helps women get jobs that take these suits?  I know they exist because I've heard of them before but can't remember what they are called because I've never donated there before.  TIA

Donate the prom gowns to your local high school!

Speak to the Senior class advisor and tell her what the intention of the gowns are for --- let the young ladies in the senior class who are at a financial disadvantage have them. for their prom:)

dutchgirl76

Local high schools typically run drives. I believe there is an organization called Project Cinderella (or something like that) which will dry clean the dress for you. I would donate soon since they give them back out before prom season.

Dress for Success is a great program for suits. You could always hit a Salvation Army or Good Will, at least they'll be sold at a discount. Maybe a women's shelter if you have those in  your area? Any women's group that helps battered women would probably love dress clothes