Donation Guidlines - We are currently in need of plus size dresses (sizes 20-26)
- Formal Dresses - new and like new prom and homecoming dresses, less than three years old, in very good condition and clean. Plus size donations are always needed. We are unable to accept dresses that are stained, need cleaned or damaged in anyway or bridesmaid gowns.
- Formal Shoes - Metallic or Black ar most needed but a sparkly shoe in any color is welcome. Flats, heels and dressy sandals are also welcome. (Always needed!)
- Formal Purses - Metallic or Black are most needed but a sparkly purse in any color is welcome. Please make sure the purse is not damaged in any way. (Always needed!)
- Current sytle sparkly necklaces, earrings (post and clip) bracelets and stretch rings. The more bling the better!
- rand new in the package lip gloss, nail polish and mascara. (Nude/neutral and clear colors)
- W also encouare girls to re-donate their Prom and Homecoming dresses. (We are currently not accepting dress donations except for plus sizes)
About
Hope Closet is based on the dress ministry of Cinderella’s Closet USA, providing formal dresses to girls who may otherwise not be able to attend Prom or Homecoming due to financial hardships. Hope Closet started in February of 2019 at Fletcher United Methodist Church with a small clothes rack and dresses donated from the community. By the end of February, over 600 dresses had generously been donated from individuals as well as a local dress shop.Shoes, purses and accessories have also been donated.
On March 16, 2019, Fletcher United Methodist Church openedits doors to Hope Closet’s first dress give away. Over 70 girls received dresses, shoes, and accessories at no cost to them!
In 2021, St. John's Lutheran Church in Piqua opened it's doors as home to the over 2000 prom and homecoming dresses available.
Hope Closet is a ministry of Fletcher UnitedMethodist Church and St. John's Lutheran Church. We are open to all high school girls who need a formal dress for prom or homecoming.The ministry was started as a way of providing dresses to girls who may notbe able to attend prom or homecoming dueto financial difficulties.
The ministry also gives us an opportunity to reach out to area girls, build their
self-esteem and create a positive experience.The ministry is open in March for Prom andSeptember for Homecoming. Each girl ispermitted one dress, one pair of shoes, andaccessories as available. There is no charge.The ministry is volunteer run. HighSchool students needing community service hours are encouraged to volunteer.
Donations
(see donations guidelines below)
Volunteers
If you would like to help with dress give away days or sort and arrange dresses, please let us know. Teens who need community service hours are also encouraged to volunteer.