Thank you to all those who donated gowns, shoes, jewelry and their time to help over a hundred students go to prom in their special prom dresses in 2025.
If you are a high school student, mark your calendars to shop the Dreams Delivered Boutique and find your prom dress free of charge. Registration will begin February 1st.
If you have gowns perfect for prom, consider making a donation to Dreams Delivered.
What is Dreams Delivered?
The Woman’s Club of Evanston believes every student, regardless of means, should be able to attend senior prom. In that spirit, we created Dreams Delivered.
Every April with our partner, The Ivy Pearl Foundation, Inc.®, the philanthropic arm of the Delta Chi Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., our historic clubhouse is transformed into a very special prom boutique. Students are invited to register for personal shopping appointments at the Clubhouse for new and nearly new formal dresses, shoes, jewelry, and accessories which are provided free of charge. Over the past 18 years, Dreams Delivered has outfitted more than 1,000 students.
How do I shop at Dreams Delivered?
Registration for shopping appointments begins February 1, 2026.
Dreams Delivered Prom Boutique is held at The Woman’s Club of Evanston, 1702 Chicago Avenue, Evanston. Students interested in attending the boutique must have an appointment.
What to expect at your boutique appointment:
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Please arrive on time for your scheduled appointment
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Students must present a valid school ID at the welcome desk
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Be prepared for your appointment to last approximately two hours
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A personal shopper will assist you in choosing a dress, shoes and jewelry
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You may bring one guest with you into the boutique
The dress, shoes, and jewelry are yours to keep!
Free Parking is provided by the City of Evanston in Lot #3, next to The Woman’s Club of Evanston.
How can I donate to Dreams Delivered?
We accept donations year-round of like-new, full-length (maxi) dresses suitable for prom as well as shoes and costume jewelry. If you have additional ideas for supporting Dreams or would like more information on arranging a donation, please contact wcedreamsdelivered@gmail.com.
2026 Donation Drive: February 10-March 10
Dress drop off bins will be announced in early 2026.
Our Sponsors
Dreams Delivered is incredibly grateful for the support of a variety of local business that help make this event a reality. We are grateful for the partners listed above who serve as collection points for our donations. Thank you to Kenny the Kleener, Chicago’s Discount Dry Cleaner, which provides dry cleaning services. Kenny has dry cleaned hundreds of dresses for Dreams Delivered, free of charge. He is our Fairy Godfather and we could not do it without him. Other local businesses that have supported this year's event include: Nicole Jones Photography.
Dreams Delivered was featured on CBS2 Chicago in April 2022. Take a look!