Empowering Young Women--One Gown at a time
Welcome to Maria's Closet
Located in San Pedro, CA, we provide to those in need: free new or nearly new formal wear, accessories, hair and make-up for Prom in a fun, carefree environment that inspires today’s young women to experience Prom with confidence.
The fast-paced physical and emotional demands of senior year, lack of financial resources and the pressures of today’s social media culture, can impact confidence and self-esteem in young women.
Senior year is a special time for teens. It is filled with iconic senior events like prom, grad night, class breakfasts, picnics, and trips — not to mention senior photos, yearbook ads, SAT’s, college applications, campus visits, college decisions and finally, graduation. As fun and exciting as all of these whirlwind activities and hallmark occasions are, they also mount up to some pretty hefty financial woes and stress which can lead to missing out on that last dance, Prom.
At Maria's Closet, we don't let the cost of Prom weigh young women in our community down. We empower them - after all, it takes a village! We know that no senior wants to miss out on activities and events that they have been waiting for since the first day of freshman year! That's why Maria's Closet is empowering young women, one gown at a time!
Donations
Each year Maria's Closet seeks to create partnerships with individuals, corporations and social organizations to host dress drives. We also host several fundraising events to cover the cost for additional dresses, shoes, accessories and other Prom preparation expenses.
Our Program
Applications
Give Away
Our 2022 applications are open starting January 10, 2022. Acceptance will end on March 27, 2022 at midnight.
Applications for the 2022 Big Give event and our 2022 Scholarship(s) are available on-line.
Young women candidates are referred to Maria’s Closet through social workers, guidance counselors, after school organizations such as the Boys & Girls Club, or other school representatives.
Our 2022 event will be held at the Boys and Girls Club.
Details of the event, time and requirements will be provided to selected candidates.
Stay tuned for this 2022's exciting events!
Our Sponsors
Table Sponsors
Councilman Joe Buscaino -
LA District 15
(Platinum Sponsor, 2018 &2019)
Harbor Breeze Cruises - Dan Salas (platinum sponsor, 2018)
Snyder Charitable Trust - Platinum Sponsor, 2019
J&D Fish - Dino Lauro
Fidelity National Title
Big Nicks - John Bakakis
Wintrust Mortgage - Nick Jurun
Properties West - Gordon & Nancy Inman
Keller Williams LA Harbor
Krill & Associates - Gary Krill
American Capital Corp - Jenifer Baran
Robert & Gina Foster
Rich Development - Joe Rich
Remax Estate Properties - Melissa & Jeremy Sidell
Nick & Mary Acosta - Keller Williams LA Harbor
Supervisor Janice Hahn - Grant
Other Sponsors
Dadario Plumbing
Malaga Bank
Spierer Woodward Attorneys
Mary Star High School
Pola High School
Citizens Business Bank
Kondo Group - Movata Real Estate
Todd Brisco Attorney at Law
Toby Mathis - Anderson Business Group
Los Angeles Dodgers
Garret & Jeni Hosh
Twigs Jewelry
Virgins Saints & Angels
LA Galaxy
My Saint My Hero
Trump National Golf Course
San Pedro Brewing Company
Big Nicks
John & Christine Vidovich
Greg & Vicki Leach
Harbor Lights Escrow
Fidelity National TItle
Brouwerij West
Supporters
Pamela Arlene Events
Mizzy Photography
F-Stop Shooters
Royal Elegance
Los Angeles Dodgers
J. Tranis San Pedro
Trump National Golf Club
From the Heart - Irene Bronner
Fringe
Lampost Pizza
PF Changs
Bucca Di Beppo
Chicago 4 Ribs
In and out
Maria’s Closet Board
Santa Monica Seafood
Lattes On Location
Golden Treasures Jewelers
Al & Ronna Luna
San Pedro Bike Palace
Avenue Italy Restaurant
Marina Sports Medicine
Jennifer Knits & Needlepoint
Tropical Sun
Normans Uniforms
Rick & Mary Fujisaki
Michele Toddun
Niccolos Pizza
Lou Roupoli, Lou’s floor covering
Bad Fish Company
Rok “n” Ell Baby
Lisa Teran Appearance Salon
Greg & Vicki Gomez
Kings Hawaiin
Harbor Lights Escrow
Captains Treasure Chest
