The Prom Project promotes self-confidence and individual beauty by collecting and distributing free prom dresses and accessories to underprivileged high school girls who cannot otherwise afford them. In addition, we strive to offer meaningful opportunities for Prom Project volunteers to grow personally and professionally by giving their time and talent toward a worthy cause. Costs for attending the prom can be as much as $1000 and many high school girls from low income families cannot afford to purchase prom dresses. Therefore, Prom Project was created in 2007 as a volunteer-led organization that works in partnership with the YWCA of North Orange County. During the year, we have dress drives to collect new and gently-used formal dresses. There is a designated "Boutique Day" where girls, referred by the YWCA, are aided by "personal shoppers"/volunteers to pick the dress of their dreams. Through this process, underprivileged teens are no longer excluded merely because of financial barriers. A new self-confidence and individual appreciation is instilled in each of the dress recipients, and volunteers are given a sense of fulfillment. Every girl should have the opportunity to celebrate the milestone of her high school career by attending prom with pride and style.