FAQ
The Princess Project serves San Francisco Bay Area high school girls who might not otherwise be able to afford a prom dress and accessories. Each girl determines her own financial need.
What Girls Need to Know
- When and where is The Princess Project?
- Are the dresses and accessories really free?
- I don’t live near San Francisco. Where can I find a dress?
What Girls Organizations Need to Know
- How can I schedule an advance appointment for a group of ten or more high school teens?
- How can my organization benefit from The Princess Project year-round?
What Donors Need to Know
- Can I make a tax-deductible cash donations to The Princess Project?
- What garment donations are best for The Princess Project?
- How do I organize a dress drive?
What Volunteers Need to Know
What Girls Need to Know
When and where is The Princess Project?
The Princess Project holds its Giveaway Event each spring in preparation for prom season, usually in March or April and typically in San Francisco. To receive regular updates on our annual giveaway—including dates, times, and location—register for our newsletter.
Are the dresses and accessories really free?
Everything is really free! The Princess Project receives new and nearly new dresses and accessories from women, teens, and companies from across the Bay Area - all intended for Bay Area high school girls to receive free of charge.
I don’t live near San Francisco. Where can I find a dress?
Visit the Events Near You page in our Resources section to find out where to get a prom dress outside the San Francisco Bay Area.
What Girls Organizations Need to Know
How can I schedule an advance appointment for a group of girls?
During our event season, groups of ten or more girls accompanied by an adult chaperone can schedule an advance appointment for a private boutique night. Learn more on the Group Boutiques page.
How can my organization benefit from The Princess Project year-round?
The Princess Project is undertaking a new initiative to connect girls and volunteers with girl-serving organizations on a year-round basis. To find out more, please contact us.
What Donors Need to Know
Can I make a tax-deductible cash donation to The Princess Project?
Yes! The incredible success of The Princess Project is due to the generosity of people just like you. We are a 100% volunteer-run effort, and all gifts go towards The Princess Project Dress Giveaway events. Your donation may help pay for racks, dry-cleaning, publicity materials, or dresses sizes 0-2 or size 18+.
Please donate online or make your check payable to:
The Princess Project
P.O. Box 471045
San Francisco, CA 94147-1045
Thank you! You will receive a thank you letter shortly after making your donation, acknowledging receipt of your contribution for tax accounting purposes.
What garments donations are best for The Princess Project?
Due to space limitations, The Princess Project can only accept donations during our event season—usually in February or March of each year. We accept new or nearly new formal gowns and accessories in EXCELLENT condition (including purses, jewelry, shawls and wraps) appropriate for high school girls to wear to prom. Find out more details on our Dress Donation Guidelines page.
If you represent a business seeking to make a major in-kind dress or accessory donation outside of February or March, please contact us for information.
How do I organize a dress drive?
Organize friends, colleagues or your volunteer group to gather their gorgeous gowns and sparkling tiaras to breath new life into them and pass them along to The Princess Project and Bay Area high school girls. Each year, we post a Do-It-Yourself Donation Drive Kit on our site during our event season. It outlines how to collect dresses and accessories for The Princess Project. Due to space limitations, The Princess Project can only accept donations during our event season—usually in February or March of each year. Find out when to donate.
What Volunteers Need to Know
Do you need volunteers?
Year after year, volunteers are integral to the success of The Princess Project. Through our Dress Giveaway events and boutique nights, over 600 volunteers help reach thousands of high school teens making their dream prom become a reality. Learn more in the Volunteer section of our site.
How do I start a similar dress giveaway project in my community?
The Princess Project is incorporated and retains all rights to its name and logo. We do, however, welcome your inquiry to start new Princess Project chapters in your community. For more information, please contact us.
I really was princess for a day. And I can finally go to prom!" 
