The Princess Project

Promoting Self-confidence One Dress At A Time


Free Prom Dresses and Accessories for High School Teens

Donate, Volunteer, or Find a Dress

Prom Season is almost here! Get A Dress appointments are coming soon! High school teens can begin scheduling their appointments starting March 10th to receive a free prom dress and accessory! In the meantime, volunteer signups are now open! Join us in helping make prom dreams come true for teens across San Diego County and beyond! 


The Princess Project promotes self-confidence and individual beauty by providing free prom dresses and accessories to high school teens. Our effort is made possible through invaluable volunteer, donor and community support. 


Since 2009 our San Diego Chapter has helped thousands of teens find the perfect dress for prom! Have a dress to donate, or would you like to make a financial gift? Your support helps make these magical moments possible!

Get A Dress

With the help of our volunteers and community partners, we reach over 1500+ local high school teens throughout San Diego County and beyond to help make their prom dreams come true.

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Volunteer

The Princess Project invites community involvement and offers a teen ambassador program to

boost our message to fellow high school teens about our Free Prom Dress Giveaways.

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Donate

Whether you have a dress to donate or looking to make a financial donation to help local school teens we have multiple options to make your donation count.

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We Help Teens Grow In Confidence & Self Esteem

The Princess Project creates an environment that celebrates bodies of all shapes and sizes—our effort is intended to instill a sense of pride and confidence in the thousands of teens that we reach each prom season across San Diego, California. Our goal is to support individuals to discover and grow confident about their own unique beauty, inside and out.

You Are Beautiful 

We honor bodies of all sizes, avoiding photos and images that may inadvertently convey an idealized body size, style, and look. 

Reviews from our Grateful Teens

What Teens Need To Know

  • When And Where Is The Princess Project?

    The Princess Project holds its Giveaway Events each Spring in preparation for prom season, usually in late March or April.

  • Are The Prom Dresses And Accessories Really Free?

    Everything is 100% free for high school teens attending prom!

  • I Don’t Live Near The Giveaway Sites. Where Can I Find A Dress?

    Visit the Events Near You to find out where to get a prom dress outside of the San Diego.

  • I Am Looking For A Tuxedo, But Cannot Afford To Purchase One At Full Cost. Is There A Place That Can Assist Me?

    Contact our friends at Friar Tux!  Sign up your school here.

Upcoming Events

Events are happening throughout the year. Check back regularly for any updates or sign up for our newsletter below.

Past Events

Events are happening throughout the year. Check back regularly for any updates or sign up for our newsletter below.

November 28, 2025 - Black Friday $5 Dress Sale Fundraiser: OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

By Marcie Scott • November 2, 2025
Join Us For A Black Friday $5 Dress Sale Fundraiser!

October 18, 2025 - $5 Dress Sale Fundraiser: OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

By Marcie Scott • October 2, 2025
Join Us For Our October $5 Dress Sale Fundraiser!

September 14, 2025 - High School Outreach & $5 Dress Sale Fundraiser Preview

By Marcie Scott • August 18, 2025
Learn More About Our Teen Outreach Program and Join Us For a $5 Dress Sale Fundraiser Preview

September 27, 2025 - $5 Dress Sale Fundraiser: OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

By Marcie Scott • August 18, 2025
Join Us For Our September $5 Dress Sale Fundraiser!

May 3rd & 4th, 2025 - $5 Dress Sale Fundraiser: OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

By Marcie Scott • April 26, 2025
Join Us For Our Spring $5 Dress Sale Fundraiser!

2025 Prom Dress Giveaways - March 26 through April 19

By Marcie Scott • March 3, 2025
2025 Prom Dress Giveaways - March 26 through April 19

September 22, 2024 - High School Outreach & $5 Dress Sale Preview

By Marcie Scott • September 2, 2024
Learn More About Our Teen Outreach Program and Join Us For a $5 Dress Sale Preview

September 28, 2024 - $5 Dress Sale Fundraiser: OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

By Marcie Scott • September 2, 2024
Join Us For Our Fall $5 Dress Sale Fundraiser!

2024 National Night Out

July 20, 2024
National Night Out - August 6th 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM August 6th is National Night Out! This is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. The Princess Project will have a booth at the San Marcos Sheriff Department, and we will be talking to guests and families that stop by about our mission, how to donate dresses, volunteer opportunities, and upcoming events! Stop by our booth to say hello! Click here for directions

Kendra Scott Fundraiser

July 20, 2024
Kendra Scott Fundraiser - Thursday, August 17th Westfield UTC Mall (All Day Online & In Person 10:00 AM - 12 Noon)  Kendra Scott Westfield UTC has chosen The Princess Project San Diego to be their charity partner on Thursday, August 17th for National Non-Profit Day! 20% of all online and in-person sales at their UTC location will be donated to PPSD! More info to come in August!
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