Belle of the Ball to giveaway free Homecoming dresses this Saturday

Some of the over 3,000 dresses at the Belle of the Ball boutique located at 1210 Holt Ave., Clearwater.

CLEARWATER – The Belle of the Ball Project will provide homecoming dresses and accessories to in-need, low-income high school girls this Saturday, Sept. 24 from 10-2 p.m. Additional dates are October 8 and October 22, all on Saturdays at the same time.

Located at 1210 Holt Avenue in Clearwater, the charity, now in its second decade of serving girls, welcomes all financially needy girls, regardless of where they live.

More than 90 girls from five area counties received dresses two weeks ago, and over 5,000 girls from 11 counties have been served since 2003.

Dresses are available to all in-need, low-income high school girls only, and for girls attending high school dances (homecoming, military ball and prom) only. They respect the honor system. No referral letter is necessary, and no appointment needed. A $1 to $5 donation is requested but not required.

 Donations of dresses and accessories can also be made at the store. For 43 other convenient year-round donation sites (including ALL Sun Country Cleaners locations) and more information about Belle of the Ball Project, call 727-386-4502 or logon to belleoftheballproject.com.