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. 

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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!  

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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 2020 application is open starting January 1, 2020 and will end on March 2, 2020 at midnight.

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Applications for the 2020 Big Give event are available on-line and our 2020 Scholarship. 

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Our Application is OPEN! 

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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 2020 event will be scheduled and shared with our selected candidates. 

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Last year, the venue was Mary Star High School with keynote speaker, Vera Jimenez!  

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Stay tuned for this 2020's exciting events! 

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