Ruby Room is a Seattle, Washington 501(c)(3), founded in 2002, that empowers foster youth and young people experiencing homelessness through free formal wear, including free prom dresses. It collects donated gowns, suits, and accessories and distributes them year-round across Washington state, with demand peaking around prom season. Visit rubyroomseattle.org for the formal-wear program and donation drop-off details.
Ruby Room is not listed as running a single seasonal collection window, so donations are generally accepted year round. Capacity still varies. Volunteer-run programs pause intake when storage fills up, so check before sending a large donation.
No. Ruby Room collects drop-off or collection event and serves Washington state. 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.
Ruby Room 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.