Cinderella's Closet Southwest Ohio is a Liberty Township 501(c)(3) (EIN 83-2885302) that provides free prom dresses, shoes, and jewelry to high school girls across Southwest Ohio and Northern Kentucky. The Southwest Ohio chapter launched in 2010 as part of a broader Cinderella's Closet network founded in 2006, and has helped nearly 20,000 girls find prom dresses at no cost since inception. Appointment books for the 2026 shopping season fill quickly. Donors can drop off prom dresses, shoes, and accessories, or host a school-affiliated dress drive after prom. Both options are coordinated through cinderellasclosetcincy.com. Monetary contributions are also accepted. The organization operates on the mission Turning Dresses into Dreams, focused on confidence and self-worth for students who would otherwise be unable to afford formal attire.
Feb-Apr is when Cinderella's Closet Southwest Ohio 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 Southwest Ohio collects drop-off and serves Southwest Ohio and Northern Kentucky (Liberty Township-based). 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 Southwest Ohio 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 August 10, 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.