{"id":10063,"date":"2020-12-16T07:56:40","date_gmt":"2020-12-16T12:56:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goodwill-suncoast.org\/?page_id=10063"},"modified":"2023-09-14T14:13:17","modified_gmt":"2023-09-14T18:13:17","slug":"belle-of-the-ball","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/goodwill-suncoast.org\/belle-of-the-ball\/","title":{"rendered":"Belle of the Ball"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Belle<\/span><\/p>\n

We’re curating free fashion to empower young women to feel and look their best, honoring their uniqueness with a collection of styles and sizes they can wear with confidence. But the dress is just the beginning. Goodwill will introduce the young women to career development and pathways to a rewarding and successful future.<\/p>\n

 In 2003, the Belle of the Ball Project was lovingly founded as a nonprofit providing prom and homecoming dresses to high-school girls in the Tampa Bay area and surrounding counties.<\/em>The core belief behind the organization was that \u201cno girl should be denied the opportunity to attend her high school dance because of financial difficulties.\u201d <\/em>We\u2019re very pleased to announce that Goodwill-Suncoast is carrying on the Belle of the Ball legacy! <\/em>We will continue to provide free prom, homecoming, and formal event gowns for young women who may not be able to afford them. <\/em>The Belle Boutique at our Gandy location in St. Petersburg has thousands of new and gently-loved dresses in a wide variety of sizes and colors. <\/em> <\/em><\/p>\n

If you are in need of a dress for yourself or for your organization, please begin by filling out the form below. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Belle<\/span><\/p>\n

Please note: We are currently open by appointment ONLY, at our Gandy location.  Please complete the form below to book an appointment. Stay tuned for updates on our Shopping Saturday for Homecoming 2023!<\/p>\n

Belle of the Ball<\/h3>\n

Please submit this brief application so we can begin to make dreams come true!<\/p>\n

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  • Name*<\/span><\/span> First <\/span> Last <\/span> <\/li>\n
  • Email*<\/span><\/span> Enter Email <\/span> Confirm Email <\/span> <\/li>\n
  • Phone*<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
  • Your organization or high school*<\/span><\/span> <\/li>\n
  • Your age <\/li>\n
  • Please tell us more about you!*<\/span><\/span>\n
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    • I need a dress for a formal event<\/li>\n
    • I need dresses for my charitable organization<\/li>\n
    • I would like to donate a dress<\/li>\n
    • <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
    • NameThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Δ<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

      To donate:<\/b> Dresses for Belle of the Ball may be donated to any Goodwill-Suncoast store or directly to 16432 US Hwy 19 N in Clearwater, attn: Belle of the Ball. Unfortunately we are only able to accept donations of dresses. We cannot accept shoes, purses or other accessories at this time. However, if you would like to donate these items to your local Goodwill, you would still be greatly helping our local communities! Last year alone we placed 1,711 people in jobs and served 45,661. In addition, 89% of our operating budget is devoted to programs and services. <\/p>\n

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