How Does It Work?
Prom Glitz relies entirely on donations. Dresses are donated to us from individuals or stores. Many of our dresses are brand new, or have been worn only once.
We organize events and offer the dresses to Grade 12’s and Grade 8’s. Dresses are free. We will ask for cash/debit/credit card donations for those who can. If that’s not possible, that’s okay - you can still take a dress. The money collected helps us cover costs such as insurance, dress racks, and hangers.
Dress Donations
If you have a dress in good condition (no stains or rips), and that is less than 5 years old we have several locations where dresses can be dropped off:
Barrie
- Barrie North Collegiate in the main office - 110 Grove Street East
- St. Joseph's Catholic High School in the main office - 243 Cundles Rd. E.
- St. Peter's Catholic Secondary School in the main office - 201 Ashford Dr.
Bradford
- Holy Trinity Catholic High School in the main office - 100 Melbourne Dr
Collingwood
- Our Lady of the Bay Catholic High School in the main office - 160 Collins St
Innisfil
- Nantyr Shores in the main office - 1146 Anna Maria Ave
Midland
- St. Theresa's Catholic Secondary in the main office - 374 Galloway Blvd
Orillia
- Patrick Fogarty Catholic Secondary in the main office - 15 Commerce Road
Tottenham
- St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary in the main office - 2 Nolan Road
Dress Donations - Students Helping Students
Ellie (2024)
Ellie (2024)
Ellie (2024)
Ellie is a Gr. 12 student who ran a Dress Drive as part of an equity school project. All dresses were collected and donated to Prom Glitz
Hello! My name is Ellie and I am a grade 12 student currently enrolled in an equity and social justice course. I am doing an action project targeting individuals apart of low socioeconomic status who suffer from affordablity issues. I was wondering if I could chat with you guys over the phone to discuss your donation process as I am interested in running a formal clothing drive within my community and would be more than willing to donate the proceeds to your organization!!
Aria (2025)
Ellie (2024)
Ellie (2024)
Aria is a Gr. 12 student who also wanted to help collect dresses for Prom Glitz
I’m a grade 12 student in Toronto, with prom approaching I wanted to give back as it was very special for me to shop for my prom dress and I was thinking about all of the girls who don’t have the same privilege. I wanted to start a prom dress drive and that’s when I stumbled upon your site. I’m looking to do a used prom dress drive from my school and our affiliated junior school for grade 8 grad dresses as well. Instead of hosting the distribution myself, I thought if I did the receiving drive on our end then I can just donate the dresses to you, instead of holding an event myself.
Thank you so much for running this amazing initiative! It’s such an important cause, every girl deserves to experience a graduation and prom with an outfit they feel confident in! Everyone is so appreciative of the initiative your team has done and some of my friends want to bring the drive to their schools as well. I hope this is something every grade 12 graduating class can host to leave a legacy and lasting impact on our community.
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Thank you Sarah Freemark for leading a dress collection drive throughout CTV News Barrie.
Thank you Kathryn Chytuk who got the word out to collect dresses throught Barrie Police Services!!
Our History
Prom Glitz is a completely not-for-profit organization that was started in 2005.
The organization was inspired by one young lady who was not going to attend her Grade 12 prom because she couldn’t afford a dress. Since then, we have collected thousands of dresses and have given them away to students to help them attend their prom. Prom Glitz relies on a dedicated team of volunteers who enjoy helping students to find the perfect dress for prom or graduation.
Our Mission
At Prom Glitz we offer donated gowns to students who would like to attend Prom, but who may need support. We have beautiful gowns that are in good condition and are new to nearly new, provided to us from our very generous donors. Prom Glitz is run by volunteers, who offer their time to assist Grade 12 & Grade 8 graduating students, find their perfect gown.
Our Volunteers
Prom Glitz is 100% organized and run by volunteers. Our board of directors meet regularly to plan events, gather dresses and help get ready for prom season.
We are grateful for all of our volunteers and we invite you to join us. Watch our website in the spring for the link to add your name to the volunteer team.
Online Donations Accepted
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Our organization is 100% non-profit and run by volunteers. We always welcome financial donations to help us with our costs such as insurance and other expenses. If you are interested in making a financial donation, please use the PayPal Donate to Us button up above. We greatly appreciate your kind donation as it allows us to keep this program going. Thank you!
Our Community Partners
We are grateful to be able to provide an authentic boutique day experience due to the generosity of the Kozlov Centre.
Mike and Krista donate their time and trucks to transport the dresses from storage to our Boutique Days! They have also generously provided space to store the dresses!
We are grateful for your generous donation of dresses!
We are grateful for your generous donation of dresses!
We are grateful for your generous donation of dresses!
We are grateful for your generous donation.
We are grateful for your generous donation of dresses!
We are grateful for your generous donation of dresses!
Thank you to Apple Self Storage at 61 Churchill Dr. in Barrie for their generous support of Prom Glitz. Our dresses and supplies are safely stored away in this beautiful new facility that is spotlessly clean and climate-controlled.
Please use Apple Self Storage and tell them Prom Glitz sent you. Referrals will help to give us cost-free storage.
705-710-9979
Prom Glitz is very grateful for their generosity!!
Prom Glitz 2026
Congratulations to a student from Eastview Collegiate for being the lucky winner of the Sparkle Ball Earrings!
Hillberg and Berk Jewelry Store from the Upper Canada Mall generously donateded a pair of Sparkle Ball earrings!!
"Thank you for allowing me to participate in your event last year! I am homeschooled and won't have your typical prom or grad but you let me come for my award show and I looked great and I even won! I will be redonating my dress and a few others I have collected."
