Becca's Closet

Becca's Closet is a national program that provides formal attire to low-income high school students who otherwise would not be able to attend their prom/homecoming or other dances and events. BCC is host of the Central Oregon chapter which was founded in 2004 by teen Sara Persons and is now located in the basement of Bend's Community Center. Donations are gladly accepted.


This program is managed completely by teens under the guidance of BCC staff and adult volunteer, Susie Menshew. Teens collect formal dresses and accessories, work with local businesses to have the clothes cleaned, and give them away free to teen girls (and boys) who cannot otherwise afford to buy such items. To date, over 800 dresses have been collected and more than 400 have been given away to girls from every high school in Central Oregon, including La Pine, Madras, Prineville, Warm Springs, Redmond and Sisters.

Key things to know about Becca's Closet:

• Formal wear is available at no charge to high school students throughout Central Oregon

• Becca's Closet has expanded and now also carries formal wear for boys (albeit with limited sizes and selection)

• Becca's Closet is not always open - please call 312-2069 to schedule a fitting appointment

• Identification - you must have and bring your current student body (ASB) card with you

"This program is a god-send for my daughters! Thanks for remembering what it was like to be a teenager and how important it is to feel that you "fit in" with your peers."

- Quote from an appreciative parent