Project Cinderella

Project Cinderella is dedicated to encouraging and inspiring young girls in our community by providing free formal attire, including dresses, jewelry, shoes, and other accessories, to our area youth. By removing the barrier of expensive attire, YWCA’s program ensures that every woman can attend school and community formal events with dignity and confidence. YWCA aims to make these once-in-a-lifetime experiences accessible to all, while providing them with a variety of trendy dresses and accessories.

*SHOPPING APPOINTMENTS ARE NOW OPEN*

*SHOPPING APPOINTMENTS ARE NOW OPEN*

Appointments↘

Project Cinderella is open year round and is open to shop for any formal wear event you are attending.

Project Cinderella is a free formalwear closet open to anyone in the community. Individuals can shop at no cost for dresses, shoes, and accessories for special events such as weddings, prom, formals, and galas. By removing financial barriers to formal attire, Project Cinderella ensures everyone has the opportunity to show up feeling confident, celebrated, and ready for their moment, no matter the occasion.

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For Schools↘

Tell us about upcoming formal events!

Do you have an upcoming event where our services could make a difference? We'd love to hear about it!

Simply reach out and we'll gladly arrange appointments for students to attend your event in style.

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Your generosity doesn't just provide formal attire; it unlocks doors to unforgettable once in a lifetime experiences for students who might otherwise miss out. By supporting Project Cinderella, you're not just donating formal attire; you're giving these students the chance to celebrate milestones with dignity and joy. Your contribution ensures that they can create cherished memories without the burden of financial stress. Together, we can make a meaningful impact in the lives of these students and foster a community where every young person feels valued and supported.

For a full list of what we accept and additional donation guidelines, please visit our In-Kind Support: Donate Items page.

FAQs

  • No. However, since Project Cinderella relies on donations and volunteers, we highly recommend donating them back so we can continue assisting others in our community.

  • Yes! However, each person will still need a separate appointment. You can schedule these appointments yourself online by finding an available block of time that works for all of your friends. Alternatively, you can call us at 580-234-7581 for assistance in scheduling your group. In either case, please let YWCA Enid know the number of appointments arriving together so we can accommodate your group.

  • Simply reach out to the YWCA at 580-234-7581, and we gladly try to arrange shop days for any area student in need.

  • We can accept donations of formal outfits, jewelry, shoes, and accessories for Project Cinderella year around! Simply drop off your donations at the YWCA Enid loading dock during our business hours, and we'll ensure they get sorted and placed in Project Cinderella. Your contributions help make special occasions possible for those in need.

  • Yes and no. We receive very few donations of men's formal wear, as these items are typically rented for special occasions. The few items we do receive are placed in our Project Cinderella collection.

    We are always accepting donations of formal wear for both men and women.