This experience with Maria's Closet was an amazing experience since I couldn't afford all the stuff that i needed for my prom and I thought I would just deicide on a dress but they were amazing to provide me essentials like makeup, jewelry, shoes, etc. It literally was the best day ever and it was so worth the travel to get there. Overall, just the best thing that has ever happen to me. I really am suppppppppppppper grateful for them. My mom and I was so suprised we didn't expect to be gifted tons of iteams for free. I just feellll sooooo blessed and thankful. Thank you so much, forever will I remember this day and never forget:)))
Finding this organization has been a true BLESSING!
My students and I have been taking the drive from San Fernando Valley to San Pedro for the last 3 years! Without the kind donation from Maria's Closet, many young ladies would not attend prom as they worry about all the expenses. However, after visiting Maria's Closet, they only need to buy their prom ticket as everything else has been taken care for.
Ronna Luna, founder of Maria's Closet is the sweetest, most caring person I have worked with in years! She cares for all the young ladies and accommodates all their needs.
I cannot thank Ronna and her team enough for all they do!
Thank you and keep making dreams come true!!!
Maria’s Closet is an amazing organization! Their mission is so important and is helping so many wonderful girls. Ronna and her team are all wonderful, and you can tell they love what they do. ❤️❤️
Seeing how these girls feel so special and tailored to during the process is truly a heartwarming experience. Maria's Closet is a magical and powerful doorway for these girls and their futures. You can honestly see the young teens build confidence, recieve unconditional love, and come out of their shells all in picking out thier dress for prom. It simply gives them a spirit that will stay with them forever. Thank you to Ronna and the Maria's Closet team for everything you have done and keep doing for these girls.
It is my pleasure to write this review for Maria’s Closet because they have helped me in every single way. To start, I would love to point out that it was a delight that I attended the Maria’s Closet Giveaway through my school. I remember the day I walked into the event and immediately felt welcomed. I remember seating in the bleachers and having Carol, one of the staff members come up to me and offer me her help. With excitement, I said yes, and immediately started looking for dresses. I had an idea in my head of what I wanted and it was a yellow skirt but of course Carol kindly offered me other options as well. I also remember that I did not end up liking any of the options :) I found a similar yellow skirt like the one I wanted, so I stuck with one that was similar to the idea I had in mind. I immediately fell in love with it but sadly, it was not my size. That’s when Ronna, the founder stepped in. She asked me what I wanted and I told her I wanted that yellow skirt. Without hesitation she asked me if I really wanted it. I said yes and despite not fitting me she gave me the solution to go get it tailored. I am so thankful because it was my dream skirt and the fact that it didn’t fit me didn’t stop Ronna from allowing me to take it. I remember I felt like a princess when I put it on and on the actual prom day, I walked in with so much confidence and felt like a princess again. I am extremely thankful because they took a whole load from my back and my family’s back with helping us financially. I did not have to worry my mom with buying me a dress and having to go look for one because Maria’s Closet helped with that. Then, that was not all, at the beginning of this month I received this wonderful message about being one of the recipients of their amazing scholarship. I was beyond happy because as an immigrant, first generation going to university it is difficult to pay for tuition and with the scholarship and laptop I received from Maria’s Closet took another huge load of my family’s back. I am so grateful for Ms. Maria Luna who rests in peace and Ronna, her family and the whole Maria’s Closet community that makes this event possible.
My name is Angie Nolasco and I was a recipient of the Marias Closet Scholarship! This opportunity along with being able to receive a free beautiful and fulfilling prom dress set out for me a wonderful night at prom. The opportunity to go to prom was not given to my grandmother or my mother which led to their dreams being fulfilled through me. It was a huge honor being able to say I felt so special that day choosing my dress and not worrying about any costs for it came with an additional bag of makeup and other products to use for prom. It's an event so special for every girl involved that you can't wait to see just how special it feels to find the right dress. I encourage any young girl who is looking for a prom dress to come to this event and be able to receive the same special treatment on their prom dress hunting season. Rest assured every young girl leaves with a dress!
Maria’s Closet has truly been a lifesaver for me during one of the most challenging years of my life. They made me feel special and valued when I needed it the most. I can’t express how grateful I am for the beautiful dress they provided for prom – they made me feel like a princess on such an important night. But their generosity didn’t stop there. They awarded me a scholarship that is allowing me to pursue my dream of attending UCLA, despite the financial hurdles. They even gifted me a laptop, relieving an immense amount of stress as I planned for college. Maria’s Closet is doing incredible work, boosting confidence and making a profound impact on so many lives, including mine. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
I’ve participated in Maria’s Closet for the second year today as a senior in high school and the experience seemed to only get better this year. They added a way to shop for dresses with your bestie and it was truly an amazing experience. We both got beautiful dresses, matching jewelry, amazing mirrors and plenty of makeup and brushes and even a pair of heels to top it all off and we got to do it together like a mall experience. It was amazing and I’m really grateful for this organization for giving me and my best friend such an amazing bonding experience.
I want to thank Maria’s Closet so much for helping me with a prom dress, jewelry, accessories, AND makeup! It was such a huge blessing to be able to receive these amazing gifts for prom which I would otherwise not be able to afford. The event itself was so wonderful and inspiring experience for everyone involved!!
Maria’s Closet It gave me the opportunity to fulfill my dream, a dream that I thought I would not fulfill. My experience was unforgettable, the girls were super friendly, they helped me choose the dress that molded to my body and I loved it. It was incredible attention. I will always be grateful.
I was honored to attend this event as a high school senior. When I got to the event, I was amazed by the amounts of dresses, jewelry, and stylists. We had a warm welcoming and we're each given our own stylist which were very friendly. Despite recently having surgery, my stylist helped me find the perfect dress for me. After choosing my dress and amazing accessories, I was treated like a princess by getting my picture taken and getting a little 360 video. I truly loved this experience because it gave me confidence and I am so excited and ready for my prom.
This organization is truly amazing: They build up your confidence, take the time to help you select a dress you feel comfortable and confident in, and help you get in and out of dresses (which shows they care). I genuinely felt like a princess and really appreciate feeling fully prepared for the special day!! Thank you for the good work you’re doing of making dreams come true…
I couldn't thank Marias closet enough for making my nieces dream come true of having a quincenera . She lost her brother and her mom had to get all their money for funeral costs. I tried my best to pay for her to have this party but the one thing we needed the most help with was the dress and Marias Closet helped us tremendously ! They donated my niece a beautiful Dress with accessories ,center pieces, shoes and food for her party ! It was such a blessing from everyone at Marias closet and We are so thankful for the amazing crew and getting to know them , they talked to me and my niece one on one and talked to her on finding things she liked for her big day ! I wish them nothing but the best with helping others out ! THANK YOU !
I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for this experience, I never thought I would live such an experience and grateful to Ms. Luna for helping me feel comfortable with my dress because although I was very nervous I was able to find my perfect dress for prom. My dress gave me a lot of confidence and feel good on the day of my prom. Thank you for everything that was given to me and my sister, may God bless you for having such a big heart today and always.
In my attempt to make two students' dream of a Prom a reality, I was introduced to Maria's Closet and there are no words to describe the incredible experience Ms. Luna provided to my students just the day before their prom!!!!!
The love, the patience, and genuine care to make the students feel special and beautiful is unbelievable!
My students and I appreciate you Ms. Luna! Thank you for all you do! Continue impacting someone's world one gown at a time!
Much Love from the San Fernando Valley!!!!!
My experience with Maria's closet was something magical, even though I was nervous at first but when I met Ms. Luna and that she gave confidence to my sister and I, it was very special. I am very grateful for the opportunity they gave me to feel like a princess choosing my beautiful dress to be able to attend prom, with all my heart I thank you and may God always bless these beautiful people.
I at first was soooo nervous for the experience and didn't even know why! When they started to line us up to get us a stylist, I was so glad to get someone so nice and open to ideas and I couldn't fathom how fun the dress try on portion was. She zipped me up, even gave me a no show bra and always hyped me up with the dresses but worked with what my vision was and I loved it. I didn't think I was going to find my prom dress there at first, I fully didn't, but when I tried on a hot pink gown my stylist had found for me, I was thrilled! And then with the picking of accessories, the ladies even held up mirrors for me and at the end, it was such a amazingly surprising gift to get the bag of makeup and brushes and even soaps, I was so shocked at it and pleased! I came out with a dress, accessories, a makeup bag, and even shoes! I could not have been more blessed with the experience, and I'll remember Maria's Closet forever and ever
The experience of a lifetime!! This event truly made me feel like a princess. There was so much love in the atmosphere and I believe everyone should experience this feeling at least once ♥️♥️
Maria’s Closet was truly such an amazing experience. I had so much fun getting to look through all the dresses and trying them all on. Everyone there was so polite and very helpful. This experience was something I will never forget. Thank you so much!!!
Joyful, and empowering are the first words that come to mind when I think of Maria’s Closet. As a stylist meeting the beautiful young women and helping them select their prom dresses is pure joy especially when you are a mom of boys! These girls are a beacon of light. When they walk out of the dressing room in the dress they selected with their head held up high and a smile from ear to ear brings tears of joy to your eyes. Maria’s Closet empowers these young women in so many different ways. When you listen to their stories about their life struggles or what colleges they will be attending warms your heart. It’s a magical day for all of us!
MY FAVORITE EVENT OF THE YEAR! I will definitely be back every year to support the amazing work done at Maria's Closet! I love to see and support women helping women
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It was an amazing event !! I saw the smiles on all those young ladies as the picked out their prom dresses. I was able to help them pick out their purses & accessories. Looking forward to the next event !!!
Maria's Closet served as a forum where men and women in San Pedro lovingly came together to give of their time, hearts and souls to make the dreams of young women come true. It was an emotional day of connection and service - Maria's Closet's grand prom dress giveaway was well thought out with a leadership team that shined as brightly as the many rows of sparkling dresses, shoes and accessories. From set-up to their special guest speakers and thoughtful products provided to the girls, no stone was left unturned in this well orchestrated event. Thank you Maria’s Closet for providing an avenue that allowed me and our community the opportunity to give back and serve. I can't wait to participate again and again and again!
this was my first year participating in the Maria’s Closet Big Give prom dress event and what a beautiful day it was! What a joy and a privilege to witness so many deserving young ladies choose the dress of their dreams. Their smiles said it all and I was teary eyed all day and filled with so much gratitude that I was able to be part of it.
I volunteered not truly understanding what the day was all about.
I was completely overwhelmed by the love, commitment, unselfishness and all the many many hours everyone had worked to do this for so many beautiful deserving young ladies whom no one had ever met.
When I stepped on the floor for the first time, you feel the love in the room.
As the day progressed and the girls arrived the room filled with excitement and hope for each girl. The girls were filled with gratitude and were all grateful for the opportunity they had been given. The sponsors were amazing and very generous with the items they had provided, we were able to give each girl the most amazing glam bag to take with them along with their dresses, jewelry and shoes.
This is the most rewarding program.
What an amazing day we shared at the “Big Give” put on by this wonderful organization, Maria’s Closet. It was a day filled with so many Deserving girls being given the opportunity to choose the prom dress of their dreams along with accessories and swag. As a volunteer, my heart was ready to burst getting to see the smiles on these girls faces as we spoiled them. As a stylist, we were able to walk through this journey assisting in choosing the dress and then presenting them with the most amazing swag, donated by some really awesome companies. Being a part of this day gives you warm memories that will last a lifetime. I will definitely be back again and again.
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I have heard about Maria’s closet for many years but this past year was the first I was blessed to work with them when they gave away prom dresses to so many very deserving young women. I was so humbled at the entire process. Working with the amazing women running it, the people volunteering and the amazing young ladies that were the recipients of these beautiful dresses was an overall remarkable experience. I was so emotional as I went through the day being a part of something so wonderful. The kindness shown by everyone to everyone was absolutely something so special. The pure excitement and joy on the girls faces and in their hearts was so evident that you couldn’t help but feel so much pride in this organization. It took a lot of hard work and dedication by so many people, but it turned out to be one of the most memorable days of my life. I will continue to give of my time to support them. These beautiful young women were given such an amazing opportunity to choose a prom dress and accessories to be able to attend their high school prom. An event many of them would have had to miss if it were not for this organization. Maria’s Closet also offers so many opportunities for these girls to grow in the form of scholarships and support. I am honored to be a part of this family of amazing people. Thank you for all you do!!
The day was so rewarding not only for the 3 girls that said “ Yes to the dress” but for me in helping them as their stylist. There was so much love, caring and support put into stocking, set up, dressing and tear down by Maria’s Closet team and volunteers. They are an extremely professional and impressive non profit organization.
Im so grateful for the experience I had with Maria’s Closet. Having the honor to be chosen and be given such a beautiful dress and such amazing gifts made my prom experience. This organization truly does such amazing work helping young women.
The memories I’ve gained from this wonderful experience will forever be in my heart. I am so thankful to have been able to receive a prom dress and beautiful accessories to go with it! I have felt the love and support from everyone at Maria’s closet. They certainly work hard to make a change and I am just so happy to have this connection with them!
The sweetest organization! I come from a low-income family, so parties and formal events were rare, to say the least, so I was ecstatic to know that I was going to receive a prom dress for free. I was stunned to discover that Maria's Closet does not only give out prom dresses, but they give girls an entire first-class experience. With kind personal stylists for every girl, dressing rooms, jewelry, handbags, and makeup, I was feeling my absolute best at prom. Without Maria's Closet, I definitely would not have gone to prom at all.
Being a senior, I also applied for a scholarship to help pay for university. I was awarded $1,000. What I love most about Maria's Closet is how personally they take girls' success. The scholarship was presented at a dinner in a wonderful restaurant. The founder of this organisation, Ronna, talked to me and all other recipients and their families. She is so involved with the girls and has the purest heart. My mom was so inspired by Ronna and Maria's Closet that this prom season, she is going to be one of the personal stylists. I love this organization, they have done so much for me, in the most loving, and impactful way.
All the ladies are approachable with the recipients this created a welcoming community. Their enthusiasm is clearly visible which allowed me to feel confident while picking out my dress. The wide variety of donations allowed me to attend prom in a dress that I felt comfortable all night.
The support from all the ladies were unmatched! I loved all of them and the donations were all so beautiful I am very grateful to have been selected!
I am forever grateful for the kindness and generosity shown to my daughter by everyone. They helped her shine and share her beauty from the inside our. The girls are all empowered from start to finish of the day of the event. Everyone who volunteered was so kind and helpful. You feel like you are taken on a princess for a day extravaganza I am personally so grateful forMs. Acosta, Marissa, the gown designer and Teresa. You all helped my daughter share her personality ,confidence and feel good.
Marissa you are an amazing person
Thank you all so much. I wish every girl in our area could experience a day shared with Maria’s Closet.
This non profit is amazing. It helps young girls gain guidance, confidence and self esteem. Through the program they feel the support and desire of people wanting them to enjoy feeling beautiful and special at their high school prom through the Big Give where they are given a prom gown and all the accessories. The motivational speakers they hear on this day also show them the support and how people are there for them. I have volunteered for and supported the program for many years and will continue to do so.
Incredible organization which helps empower young women to secure a bright future.
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This is an extraordinary organization that is privileged to help make dreams come true for young women. It’s not only about providing a beautiful dress for prom, it’s about instilling confidence and empowering the girls to conquer the next step in their lives
I’ve volunteered at the big give multiple years, the time and love put into making these girls feel so special is truly remarkable! This organization is amazing, and positively impacting so many young girls!
Maria’s Closet is an awesome nonprofit that goes above and beyond to make dreams come true for young ladies who may not of had the chance to go to prom. I have donated dresses to them in the past and plan to volunteer this upcoming year
I was moved to tears when I was a stylist at the last “Big Give” and the young woman who was receiving a dress shared her story and had such a heart full of gratitude for all that Maria’s closet was doing for her, which also had an effect on her whole family.
From the moment I jumped on this opportunity I have been treated with care every step of the way. Maria's closet is a place and memory that helped turn my prom night around. Having been able to have my mother with me to pick a dress help with accessories was an experience in which we will remember. Lots of love to Ronna Luna who has made this possible for us. She truly has made this experience come alive. She was so kind and determined, she has even went out of her way through this covid experience to make house calls in delivering a goodie bag. Making an unexpected visit into a precious memory. Thankyou to Maria's closet for this wonderful experience.
I’ve volunteered with Maria’s Closet for several years. The Board puts in so much effort to make sure that the recipients of Maria’s Closet and volunteers both have an excellent experience. They take great care in procuring well-cared for, pre-owned gowns as well as new ones. There are at least 3 selections for each girl, all sizes are represented. Outside of the dress selection, the Board aims to empower and inspire young women in need with inspirational speakers and scholarships towards their future education dreams.
Talk about a GIVING organization! Maria's Closet was the vision of Ronna Luna. Her mother in law was named Maria, and held a special place in Ronna's heart. It seemed fitting to name the non-profit using Maria's name. Ronna had the dream of helping young women who might be unable to purchase a pricey Prom dress. Ronna began this dream when she learned of girls in need, and reached out to them. She would get the girls a brand new dress, as well as all the accessories. Ronna wanted to make her dream bigger! She reached out to local Bridal Salons and all her friends, asking for donations of Prom dresses. Well, the Prom dresses started flooding in! The amount of generosity Maria's Closet has received is overwhelming. The organization has held two large fundraisers, and our community has rallied all around it and has wholeheartedly supported this Mission. Each March, a "Big Give" is held where girls from local high schools come together for a day of "shopping" for a free dress. The girls are assigned a "stylist" to help them "shop" for their dream dress. In addition to the dress, each girl is given jewelry and makeup for their special Prom day. To tell you this day is emotional for these girls would be an understatement! And I would say the volunteer stylists feel equally emotional. Maria's Closet is a beautiful, loving, caring organization, and I am so proud to be a very small part.
This non profit assists young ladies to achieve their dream of becoming a princess for an evening by offering up beautiful dresses and accessories that they would otherwise be unable to afford on their own. It has been an honor and a privilege to be a part of such a wonderful organization
This is an amazing organization that supports young women strive for the best inner and outer versions of themselves. This organization helps empower and enstill fundamentals to help young women achieve greatness. Maria's closet is a great non profit with the girls best interest truly at heart.
This is a non profit that makes young girls dreams come true. I have watched young girls beam with happiness when they get the prom dress of their dreams.
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I am the Leadership Director at the Port Of Los Angeles High School. Seventeen of my girls were chosen to receive prom dresses. On the day of the Big Give, they received so much more. But I think I received more than them. I cheered, I cried, I was overwhelmed with the generosity that was shown to my girls. This organization is wonderful and giving and humble. They made every single girl look and feel like a princess. This charity is going to keep growing because the hearts of the women involved are huge.
Wow where do I start. This incredible organization is near and dear to my heart. Giving back to the ladies in our community is easy especially when it’s with a professional and seamless organization like Marias Closet.
The “Big Give” is an experience to honor the amazing young women in our community and give them a chance to feel beautiful and confident, so that they can take that same energy into their Prom and into the next chapter of their lives (college, careers, etc). The girls are given a special moment to recognize their inner and outer beauty with a full glamorous day just for them, without having to worry about the financial burdens of a young adult.
Learning about the gals I got to help glam up they were so inspiring! some of them were facing tremendous life hurdles yet they were each so positive and grateful for the experience. Women helping women, it was inspiring all around!
Marie’s closet is a wonderful nonprofit organization that I thoroughly enjoy volunteering for. The day of the “Big Give” was a so rewarding, and enjoyable. To see the smiles on these young ladies faces when they got the dress of their dreams for their prom was amazing. I am honored to be a part of this fantastic organization.
got my prom dress from this amazing organization. they were very helpful in helping pick the perfect dress, accessories and makeup. just from walking into the room, you’re embraced with feelings of care and compassion. the experience was so memorable and they helped make my prom night possible!
This is an amazing nonprofit run by amazing, strong, caring, selfless and generous women. They are truly empowering young women not only one dress at a time, but also through creating a beautiful caring space for the girls to feel incredibly special and loved.
I applied for the event not thinking I would get selected but I’m so thankful I did. The days leading up to the actual event I was so nervous because I didn’t think they would have dresses my size that I would actually like but they did! They had a wide variety to choose from and an amazing team to help us. I’ve never been in a room with so much love and positivity, everyone was so happy and complimenting each other. Not only did Maria’s Closet help me with prom dress and accessories but they also helped me find someone that would help me with hair and make up after I confessed that I wasn’t so good at it. I’m forever thankful for everything Maria’s Closet did for me because prom night was so much fun and a moment I will never forget.
Had a great time at the event, I found the perfect dress for prom with the help of my own personal stylist. I am thankful that they took time to help all of us girls and without their help I don't think I would have made my prom dreams really come true thank you to all the special women who made this event possible and big thanks to Vera Jimenez for being present.
I absolutely loved experiencing Maria's Closet for the first time ever. I entered this contest thinking i wouldn't win and entered for the fun of it. I gota text message on friday night saying I was given the opportunity to participate. My mom being a single mom couldn't afford a prom dress so im thankful that Maria's closet gave me the opportunity to experience my last dance of high school with all these accessories and of course THE dress! I also thank Chris and Cole for helping me throughout the way :)
Thank you so much Maria's closet for Making our student's dreams come true. As an academic high school counselor, it is so rewarding to see our young ladies attending prom right before they experience a life milestone and transition of being a high school graduate. You guys truly empower young women one gown at a time. I cant wait to see my students wear their beautiful gowns for prom.
Ms. Carlos
-LIBRA Academy at Linda Esperanza Marquez High School
This is such an amazing organization! I was able to receive such a beautiful prom dress and accessories for free. #promready
I would like to thank Maria’s Closet for giving me and all the other amazing girls this opportunity. Thank you so much to every single person who helped putting this amazing event together. I can’t express how grateful I am for helping me find my perfect prom dress. Thanks to them I get to feel like a princess for a day.
Maria's Closet was extremely generous to me and hundreds of other high school girls- helping us find the perfect pom dress without having the confines of a price tag. The entire experience of finding a dress, makeup, and accessories was very fun and all the stylists helped each of the girls find exactly what they were looking for.
This nonprofit organization was very generous in their donations. Not only did they provide a lot for all the girls getting prom dresses, but they were also very kind and uplifting to every girl there.
Okay so when I say these ladies help you find the perfect dress, I literally mean they help you find the perrrfect prom dress, and they won't stop until you love it! They give awesome (truthful) feedback. I initially had a black dress I thought I liked. But after I took it off I felt like it wasn't my ideal dress that I pictured myself wearing for this special day when I was little. So I asked one of the ladies talking to a grouo of girls in front of me on the bleachers and told them about how I was feeling and she dropped what she was doing and told me to come with her. She placed me in the changing room and she said she'd be back. After a while, she came back with handfuls of dresses, displaying each on and asking which one I liked the most. There was some I really liked but didn't fit me and she said not to worry that's not the dress for you. You're in store for something better. While I was changing I walked out to see myself in the mirror and I noticed a group of women hustling through racks, looking for a dress that would look great on me, ME. I never felt so loved and cared for in my life. I tried on another dress and said wow they actually care about making this night special. I want to thank everyone who helped me out
Maria's closet was such a fun experience you get to be social and pick out a dress that will fulfill you with joy to what you would wear to your prom night to those who would not be able to afford it
i was able to gain the confidence and get a dress for prom that i would not have been able to afford without maria’s closet.
I absolutely loved this event. There were so many options to choose from and it was catered to each individual who participated. There were many opportunities to win free things such as makeup and gift cards as well. Overall, I would highly recommend for others to apply because it was highly beneficial and the experience was amazing.
am so thankful that I had the opportunity for a dress in Maria Closets. I had fun with my personal stylist. The energy once I walked into the enviornment was amazing. Eveyone was so happy and I really liked that. Now I get to feel very pretty and confident on the day of my prom!
Janay Jones, from WLCAC...I am beyond thankful that I was able to participate in Maria's Closet 2019 Dress Giveaway on yesterday. It was truly a memorable experience for not only all of the girls from WLCAC - FSC that we were able to take to the event, but for myself and staff. We enjoyed the love, patience and passion that each volunteer from Maria's Closet extended to each of our girls in helping them find the dress that was perfect for them. Not a moment went by that there wasn't a smile on the face of those stylists assisting the girls. The gowns were exceptionally stunning! I really appreciate the hard work and dedication that went into making the event a success.
My name is Teresa. I had an amazing time at Maria's closet today. I am so thankful for this amazing opportunity. It gave a great feeling of relief about worrying about the cost of buying a prom dress. The people who where involved did such an amazing job and I had a blast picking out my prom dress.
My name is Madeline Wright. I have been blessed by all the staff at Maria’s Closet who have assisted me with not only prom, but my transition from high school to college. I have grown another family full of women who support me and my endeavors. Special thanks to Rosa Pesenti and Ronna Luna for being such amazing role models in my life!
Hello my name is Gillian, I had the wonderful experience to get to go to la with Ronna to pick out any dress I wanted Ronna has made such a warming and truly beautiful organization and will continue for many years I was able to enjoy my prom with out feeling any negative thoughts because of how lovely and truly caring Ronna Luna is. She made me feel like her daughter and I couldn’t be more thankful to continue with this amazing organization
8 senior girls from HArts Academy in Harbor City received more than just a prom dress the day of the Big Give.They received love from their community from strangers, and this was a powerful life lesson. As a school Advisor too often I see these and many other students really struggling in so many areas of their lives so to be the center of attention for one day so that they can forget their problems is extremely empowering and symbolic!!! Thank you so much Maria's Closet !!!
I am a local San Pedro resident and had the privilege of both donating my daughters dresses to being a stylist on the day of the "Big Give". Helping the girls find a dress that made them feel special was pure joy. The vibe in the room was sheer excitement going from the dressing rooms to accessories to purses to getting a swag bag - what a surprise treat for all! I plan on doing the same if not more next year to help build this amazing organization in any way I can. Congratulations to the team for a successful event!
As a volunteer for Maria’s Closet it was a very rewarding and humbling experience! To be able to provide a once in a lifetime experience to some amazing young women in our community was truly an honor. To know how hard they all have worked in school and to know what they aspire to become is within their reach to spite their financial hardships they have overcome in their lives just continues to prove to e that no matter what you are given in life there is a rainbow after the the rain. I hope to continue to be inspired by these beauties and those to come, for many years! What an awesome way for a community to give back!
What a joy it was for me to volunteer for such a beautiful event! The Big Give was so special, to see the happiness and the expressions on the girls faces as they said “yes to the dress” was priceless! Can’t wait to volunteer next year!!
Maria's Closet was one of the most life changing events I have ever been apart of. My dress was beautiful I felt like a princess at prom. I hope next year many more girls will have the same opportunity that I had.
I cannot say enough about Maria's Closet and the rewarding experience I had volunteering at the Big Give. To see first hand the transformation of the young women from walking in unsure and then walking out after receiving their prop dress confident, empowered and feeling beautiful! I will support and volunteer each year!
This is exactly what the community needs! To uplift, empower and validate the young women of tomorrow, this is amazing.
Just think how many young ladies lives will forever be changed by this gesture!! We need more organizations like this! Thank you Maria’s Closet for making this happen!
I cannot say enough great things about Maria's Closet. I am a retired teacher after spending 30+ years in the public classroom. This organization gives young women the confidence boost they so desperately need to succeed in the world. Keep up the great work, Maria's Closet! You're changing this world one young lady at a time.
I heard about Maria’s closet and what the organization was doing for young girls and thought it was amazing. The people behind Maria’s closet should be an inspiration to everyone. The organization went way above and beyond to make these girls have a terrific prom experience. This was their first year, I can’t wait to see what next year brings! Great work!
Hello my name is Melanie and this organization helped my Prom dream come true! throughout the whole step of the way this organization was so kind and did so much not just for me but other girls that are going to prom. They made the whole experiencing into something I will never forget! From picking out the prom dress, to the accessories, picking your makeup look and Finally saying yes to the dress. I had the best night of my life Thank You Maria's Closet!
Such an amazing organization! All the time and effort put into making so many girls feel beautiful is so amazing and heartwarming. I admire everything that Maria’s Closet has done for myself and all the other young women involved
MariasCloset 05/02/2023
This was the absolute sweetest thank you for all the kind words...but you are the true rock star for ALL you did to make your students dream of prom a reality:). Ronna