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 17 years, Dreams Delivered has outfitted more than 1,000 students.
How do I shop at Dreams Delivered?
Sign up here
Registration for shopping appointments begins February 1, 2025.
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.
2025 Donation Drive: Feb 10-March 10
Dress drop off bins available at the following locations:
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Engage Pilates (3950 Church St., Evanston)
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Engel & Volkers (2401 N. Clark, Chicago)
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First Northern Credit Union (1705 Sherman Ave., Evanston)
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Hoosier Mama (749 Chicago Ave., Evanston)
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Hubba Hubba (1105 Central St., Wilmette)
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Jameson Sotheby’s (2934 Central St., Evanston)
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North Shore Country Day (310 Green Bay Rd., Winnetka)
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Sona Fitness (3008 Central St., Evanston)
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Stella Boutique (2116 Central St., Evanston)
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Temple Beth Emet (1224 Dempster, Evanston)
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!