The Cinderella Project of Baton Rouge is a YWCA Greater Baton Rouge program, run in partnership with the National Coalition of 100 Black Women Metro Baton Rouge chapter and founded in 2008. It collects donated prom dresses, jewelry, shoes, and makeup and gives them free to local teens at a spring pickup event; a recent event was held in late April at the YWCA on North Boulevard. The project has distributed more than 4,300 dresses across 18 parishes. Donations are gathered through a seasonal drive ahead of the event. Visit ncbwmetrobr.org for the current donation drive and pickup-event details.
Apr (when students shop; donations are often accepted year round)
Organization type
501(c)(3) nonprofit
Frequently asked questions
When does The Cinderella Project of Baton Rouge accept donations?
Apr is when The Cinderella Project of Baton Rouge runs its giveaway, meaning the window when students shop for a dress, not necessarily a donation deadline. Formalwear programs commonly accept donations year round even though they distribute in a narrow spring window, and the most useful time to donate is right after prom, when dresses are current and in good condition. Confirm intake timing with the program before you drive over.
Can I mail costumes to The Cinderella Project of Baton Rouge?
No. The Cinderella Project of Baton Rouge collects drop-off or pickup and serves Greater Baton Rouge (18 parishes). If you are outside that area, look for a program closer to you, or use one of the 7 programs in this directory that accept mail-in donations from anywhere.
Is The Cinderella Project of Baton Rouge a registered nonprofit?
The Cinderella Project of Baton Rouge is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Donations to registered charities are generally tax deductible if you itemize, and the organization can issue a receipt. Ask them directly for their EIN and a written acknowledgement if you plan to claim the donation on your taxes.
How was this listing verified?
This listing is marked Verified Org and was last reviewed on June 29, 2026. That means we confirmed the organization exists and operates, using public records and its own published material, but we have not re-confirmed this season with them directly. Programs change hours, addresses, and intake windows without notice, so check their own site before you travel or ship.