Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

What types of donations does Enchanted Closet accept?

Enchanted Closet accepts donations of new and gently worn formalwear (especially sizes 16+) that we use to outfit disadvantaged high school girls for their prom. Our goal is to boost the confidence and self-esteem of the girls we serve by making sure they look and feel good on prom night. Therefore, we are very selective about the dresses we put on display. Please observe the following standards, if you are considering donating a dress:

  • Dresses should be no more than five years old, dry-cleaned (free of stains/odors), rips, broken zippers/straps.
  • Dresses must be a style that a teenage girl would wear. A good litmus test is to ask a young person that you know.

We also accept the following accessories: jewelry, handbags, hair clips.

We DO NOT accept: make-up, shoes/hosiery, wedding dresses, cocktail dresses, undergarments, 2-piece suits, casual/athletic wear, or boys’/men’s clothing. Please do not donate these types of clothing to Enchanted Closet because it costs time and money to dispose of them. If you have these items to donate, please call United Way’s resource hotline by dialing 2-1-1 or call 404-614-1048.

Why does Enchanted Closet only collect prom dresses January-February?

Enchanted Closet does not have a permanent site to collect dresses year round. We conduct the prom dress drive early in the year so that our team of volunteers can sort and catalog the hundreds of dresses and other accessories we receive in time for the Prom Dress Giveaway in March and April.

How can a girl get a prom dress?

We make it simple. The Prom Dress Giveaway is usually held in March and April so that girls can get their dresses early and not stress. We publish the dates and locations of the boutiques on our website and we send flyers to local high schools and youth organizations. Girls are encouraged to make an appointment, but walk-ins are also welcome. All we require is a picture ID and proof of high school enrollment.

Why is the Prom Dress Giveaway only offered a few dates each year?

We plan to have our own showroom one day and to provide dresses to girls all year for every special occasion. In the meantime, Enchanted Closet must borrow space to set-up the Prom Dress Giveaway boutique each year. We host boutiques early enough in the Spring so that any girl in need of a prom dress can get one. We encourage every girl who wants a dress from Enchanted Closet to visit our scheduled boutiques even if her prom is on a later date. We cannot provide anymore prom dresses for the year once they are packed away.

Does Enchanted Closet sponsor other projects?

Enchanted Closet offers life skills workshops through its GIRL$ project. For more information email info@enchantedcloset.org or call 404-221-3498.

We also partner frequently will other girls-serving organizations.

How can I become involved in Enchanted Closet?

The easiest way to get involved is to join our email list: http://www.enchantedcloset.org/mailman/listinfo/friends_enchantedcloset.org

We send notices to our email list periodically about our activities, which include volunteer and leadership opportunities.
 


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