San Antonio Nonprofits Help Teens Shine at Prom

Operation PROM Drive and Project Prom Dress San Antonio seek donations for formal wear.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Two San Antonio nonprofits, Operation PROM Drive and Project Prom Dress San Antonio, are working to collect donations of formal wear to help local teens in need attend their high school proms.

Why it matters

Prom can be an important rite of passage for many high school students, but the cost of formal attire can be a barrier for teens from low-income families. These nonprofit initiatives aim to ensure all students have access to the special occasion.

The details

Operation PROM Drive and Project Prom Dress San Antonio are accepting donations of new or gently used prom dresses, suits, tuxedos, shoes, and accessories. The organizations then distribute the donated items to high school students who cannot afford formal wear for their proms.

  • The donations are being collected now through the spring prom season.

The players

Operation PROM Drive

A San Antonio nonprofit that collects and distributes donated prom attire to local high school students in need.

Project Prom Dress San Antonio

A San Antonio nonprofit that collects and distributes donated prom dresses to local high school students in need.

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What’s next

The nonprofits will continue collecting donations through the spring prom season to ensure all local students have access to formal wear for their proms.

The takeaway

These nonprofit initiatives are making it possible for more San Antonio high school students to experience the joy and tradition of prom, regardless of their family's financial situation.