Nonprofit Provides Free Prom Dresses for Shively Students

Vision of Hope Church's Giving Loving Heartfelt Prom Dress Giveaway offers formal wear at no cost to help families in need.

Jan. 29, 2026 at 5:07pm

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A nonprofit organization in Shively, Kentucky is hosting a series of events to provide free formal dresses to students in need for prom, winter balls, military balls, and homecoming. The Giving Loving Heartfelt Prom Dress Giveaway will take place on January 31, February 7, and February 21 at the Vision of Hope Church's Youth Building, offering a wide selection of styles and sizes ranging from 0 to 5X at no cost to attendees.

Why it matters

The goal of the giveaway is to ensure students can attend their special events feeling confident and supported, without the added financial burden of purchasing expensive formal wear. This helps ease the financial strain on families in the Shively community.

The details

The Giving Loving Heartfelt Prom Dress Giveaway will run on three Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Vision of Hope Church's Youth Building in Shively. Every young lady who attends is eligible to receive a free dress, with a wide variety of styles and sizes available. Organizers say the event aims to provide students the opportunity to attend their special events feeling supported and confident.

  • The giveaway will be held on January 31, February 7, and February 21, 2026.
  • The events will run on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

The players

Vision of Hope Church

A church in Shively, Kentucky that is hosting the Giving Loving Heartfelt Prom Dress Giveaway events.

Sandy Lathery

The organizer of the Giving Loving Heartfelt Prom Dress Giveaway who can be contacted for more information or to donate dresses and other items.

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What they’re saying

“The goal, organizers say, is to ensure students can attend their special events feeling confident and supported—without the added stress of high costs.”

— Organizers (wlky.com)

What’s next

For more information or to donate dresses and other items, contact Sandy Lathery at 502-387-6878 or click the link provided in the article.

The takeaway

This nonprofit initiative in Shively is helping to make prom and other special events accessible to students from low-income families by providing free formal dresses, removing a significant financial barrier and allowing them to attend these important milestones with confidence.