Our Why
Every girl deserves her night to shine.
Homecoming. Prom. The night you've dreamed about since middle school. For some girls, a dress is out of reach . Not because they don't deserve it, but because life has made things harder than it should be.
We started the White Oak Dress Fund because we believe a price tag should never be the reason a girl misses her moment. Not in our community. Not on our watch.
"Since I started in retail in 2012, I have always been in tune with helping people feel confident in what they wear. I want every woman and every little girl to feel special and beautiful. This program is how we make sure no girl misses out on that feeling."
Yvette Littlefield, Founder & Owner of White Oak Boutique
Every dress donated, every dollar given, and every application submitted is kept completely confidential. This is a safe space : to ask, to give, and to shine.
Who this is for
You belong here.
We built this program for girls who are navigating more than most. If any of the below describes your situation, we want to hear from you.
Financial hardship : a formal dress is genuinely out of reach right now
Single-parent or single-income household
In foster care or transitional living
Living without a parent or legal guardian
Refugee, immigrant, or first-generation American family
Experiencing homelessness or housing instability
First formal event with no family support system to help
Any other circumstance that makes this feel out of reach
A note on confidentiality. Applications are reviewed by Yvette or Arthur Littlefield , and only them. Your name, your story, and your participation in this program will never be shared publicly, ever. You do not have to explain yourself to anyone else. Just ask.
Partner with us
Become a partner school
Counselors, teachers, PTOs, and student clubs: help us reach the girls who need a dress and the girls who have one to give. Partner schools add a link to their counseling page, quietly share the program with students who could use it, and can host a dress drive with a bin and signage we provide.