When prom night is over and you kick off your shoes, your dress will get hung up in a closet or a dress bag and won’t be unzipped again. If you want to give your dress a second life, you can donate your dress and give another girl a chance to have her shining night. There are many donation organizations including the reputable DonateMyDress.org.

DonateMyDress.org is the first national campaign designed to encourage girls around the country to donate their prom and special occasion dresses to those who cannot afford them for prom, sweet 16, quinceañera or formals. The site features a directory of local dress drive organizations across the U.S. that will enable girls to easily find out where in their local markets they can donate or receive a dress. In addition, DonateMyDress.org contains information on upcoming events and special promotions, a photo gallery of real girls donating and receiving dresses, as well as links to content on prom and quinceañera planning, hair and makeup tips, and other worthy causes.

Senior Nicolette Zamora has donated dresses and stated, “I loved the feeling of giving someone less fortunate than me a chance to feel as special as I did.” Every girl deserves a chance to feel beautiful. You can make a difference in a young girl’s life and help her sparkle.