Dress Donation Information
To donate your dress, contact us below...
​Please submit the contact form below and full donation details, instructions, our mailing address and the required donation release form will be submitted to you in a timely manner. Please be sure your email address is correct and if you do not see our email in your inbox within a reasonable amount of time, please check your spam folder.
**We offer custom keepsakes made from YOUR dress**
this is an option - not required to donate a dress
Thank You for Your Generosity!
Your support of The Emma & Evan Foundation helps us provide comfort to grieving families and celebrate NICU milestones. Please review the information below to ensure a smooth donation process.
What We Accept
Wedding Dresses: Any size, age, or color.
Other Items:
Prom, bridesmaid, and flower girl dresses
Christening/baptismal gowns, tuxedos, and men’s wedding suits
Materials: lace, thread, buttons, safety pins, fabric, lining, flannel, packing tape
Gift cards: JoAnn Fabrics, Walmart, Michaels, Amazon
Sewing tools: scissors, snips, etc.
Books: I’ll Hold You in Heaven (for memory boxes)
White marabou boas, feathers, safety pins (1” & 1.5”)
Financial donations
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What We Do NOT Accept
Dresses with dry rot, mildew, odors, or stretchy/discolored fabrics
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Donation Process
1. Complete Donation Release Form
-Submit the form below to obtain the link for the form.
-Print and include the bottom portion with your dress. Keep the top portion as your tax receipt.
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2. Prepare Your Dress
-Remove tulle: (not lining—we need the lining). Tutorial HERE.
-Avoid packing materials like tissue paper or peanuts.
-Remove preservation boxes: Pack the dress in a smaller box.
-Attach documents: Safety pin the release form and donations to the dress bodice (avoid straight pins).
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3. Ship Your Dress
-Use a reliable carrier (e.g., Pirateship.com for lower rates).
-We do not pay shipping.
-Do not send via “signature required.”
-Save your shipping receipt to track delivery.
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Confirmation
-We no longer send email confirmations unless for keepsake orders or financial donations.
-Use your tracking number to confirm delivery.
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Keepsake Orders
-Visit EveFoundation.org/shop to view items and place an order.
-Place orders before mailing your dress:
-Write your keepsake order number on the donation release form. Without this we have no way to link your order to your dress!
-Orders are completed 4–6 weeks after receiving your dress.
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Complimentary Locket
-Donations or orders totaling $100+ qualify for a complimentary locket.
-Indicate your preference on the release form.
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Additional Information
-Tax Deduction: Use the top portion of the release form as your receipt.
-Completed Gowns: Gowns cannot be returned to donors. If desired, we can send them to a facility of your choice (postage covered by the donor).
-Cleaning: No need to dry clean your dress. Consider including $20–$30 for cleaning if needed.
-Donate Locally: Search “Angel Gown Organizations near me” for local options.
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Support Our Mission
-Help us continue accepting donations by:
-Purchasing a keepsake
-Sending a monetary donation (approximately $35 covers processing costs per dress)
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Thank You!
Your generosity makes a difference in the lives of families during their most challenging moments. Together, we bring comfort and celebrate milestones.
