The Cinderella Project of Kalamazoo is a volunteer-run Michigan nonprofit that has provided free prom dresses and accessories to local high school students since 2007. Donations of gently worn prom dresses are accepted year-round at Memories Bridal and Evening Wear, 203 E. Michigan Avenue in Kalamazoo. The annual giveaway event is held in late March at the Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan Program and Training Center, 601 W. Maple Street, and the 2026 event is scheduled for Friday, March 27. The 2025 event served over 266 students. The program is especially in need of plus-size dresses (size 20 and up) and serves students across southwest Michigan and northern Indiana with no geographic restrictions or proof of need required.
Feb-Mar (when students shop; donations are often accepted year round)
Organization type
501(c)(3) nonprofit
Frequently asked questions
When does The Cinderella Project of Kalamazoo accept donations?
Feb-Mar is when The Cinderella Project of Kalamazoo 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 Kalamazoo?
No. The Cinderella Project of Kalamazoo collects drop-off or collection event and serves Southwest Michigan and northern Indiana. 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 Kalamazoo a registered nonprofit?
The Cinderella Project of Kalamazoo 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 May 18, 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.