Giving Back To Charity



If you are someone who likes to help out other - you may want to use your gown to help out someone else. There are many ways that this can be done. There are charities set up specifically for wedding gowns. Making Memories is one of these charities. Making Memories is a Breast Cancer charity. They take donated gowns and sell them at special events across the country with the proceeds going to help provide support, equipment, and research to put an end to breast cancer.

Another charity is the I Do Foundation. They sell donated gowns and then donate 20% of the proceeds to a charity of your choice. The rest of the proceeds stay with them. Their goal as an organization is to promote the idea of charitable giving at weddings.

There are also organizations that collect donated dresses in order to help out others who can not afford their own. The Glass Slipper Project assists young girls who can not afford a prom gown. bridesmaid gowns and informal wedding gowns that would work for prom could be donated to help a young girl have a dream prom. The Fairytale Dreams Project is a similar organization - but they provide wedding gowns for brides who can not afford them otherwise, as well as prom gowns for girls.

If you prefer to help a local charity - just ask them. Many charities have special auctions to raise money or other events where your dress could be useful. Or - simply sell it yourself and donate the money:) Next issue, I will discuss ideas and places you can try to sell your gown - either for charity or for yourself.

Part 5: Selling A Gown