SAHARA Las Vegas Donates $20K to Project 150 Prom Closet

The donation will help provide free prom attire to high school students in need across Southern Nevada.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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Project 150, a Las Vegas-based nonprofit, partnered with SAHARA Las Vegas to host the annual Las Vegas Prom Closet event on March 7. The resort transformed one of its ballrooms into a boutique-style shopping experience, where approximately 1,000 high school students selected free dresses, suits, shoes, and accessories for their upcoming proms. SAHARA executives presented Project 150 with a $20,468.83 donation to support the program.

Why it matters

The Prom Closet event ensures that students who may not have the financial resources can still attend prom and feel confident and dignified. This donation from SAHARA Las Vegas helps Project 150 continue its mission of supporting homeless, displaced, and disadvantaged high school students across Southern Nevada.

The details

SAHARA Las Vegas partnered with Project 150 through the resort's SAHARA Cares initiative. The event transformed one of the resort's ballrooms into a boutique-style shopping experience, where students were able to select free prom attire, including dresses, suits, shoes, and accessories.

  • The Prom Closet event was held on March 7, 2026.

The players

Project 150

A Las Vegas-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting homeless, displaced, and disadvantaged high school students across Southern Nevada.

SAHARA Las Vegas

A resort in Las Vegas that partnered with Project 150 through its SAHARA Cares initiative.

Stacy King

A SAHARA Las Vegas executive who presented the donation to Project 150.

Derek Tadashi Morishita

A SAHARA Las Vegas executive who presented the donation to Project 150.

Kelli Kristo

The Executive Director of Project 150.

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What they’re saying

“The purpose of the Prom Closet is to ensure that students can attend prom and feel confident and dignified. For those who may not have the financial resources to attend prom, this is an excellent opportunity to help provide those resources.”

— Kelli Kristo, Executive Director, Project 150 (x1075lasvegas.com)

The takeaway

This partnership between SAHARA Las Vegas and Project 150 demonstrates the power of community collaboration to support underprivileged high school students and ensure they can participate in important milestones like prom, regardless of their financial circumstances.