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Wedding Gowns
Why leave your gorgeous dress to languish in the attic, only for your daughter to eventually decide it's not really her style? Through
Brides Across America, your gown can make a military bride's big day. You can also donate your gown to
Brides Against Breast Cancer, a program that sells new and used dresses to help fund the wishes of metastatic breast cancer patients hoping to share memorable experiences with loved ones.
Bridesmaid Dresses & Prom Dresses
Get rid of unwanted tulle at
DonateMyDress.org, which distributes prom, Sweet 16, and quinceañera frocks to girls who can't afford them.
Cocktail Attire
Send it to
Housing Works which sells high-end secondhand apparel at thrift stores throughout New York City to provide housing, job training, medical treatment and more to homeless and low-income people living with HIV and AIDS.
