Cinderella's Closet on the Ridge is a Butte County, California 501(c)(3) serving the Paradise and Chico area, giving teens free formal wear for prom season. The program collects donated dresses, shoes, and accessories and hosts a spring event where students pick out a complete outfit at no cost. Local television has covered its March giveaways of free dresses to area teens. Donations are accepted ahead of the event each year. Search 'Cinderella's Closet on the Ridge' on Facebook for the current event date and donation drop-off details.
Mar is when Cinderella's Closet on the Ridge 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.
No. Cinderella's Closet on the Ridge collects collection event or drop-off and serves Butte County, CA (Paradise/Chico). 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.
Cinderella's Closet on the Ridge 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.
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.