Caring Partners Inc. is a 501c(3) organization that develops and implements programs to collect and distribute good quality articles of clothing to children, individuals and families in need. Serving Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire, Caring Partners presently sponsors two annual programs, Belle of the Ball in the spring and Coats for Kids and Families in the fall.
2026 Dress Drive Starts in February
Belle of the Ball collects, cleans, and distributes prom dresses and accessories at no charge to high school juniors and seniors who might otherwise be unable to attend their prom.
Local students in need are referred through a network of schools, nonprofits, and social service agencies. Qualifying students are invited to a special one-day boutique event, where they can shop for a prom dress and accessories free of charge—creating a memorable and confidence-building experience for every guest.
Collecting Coats: Now – January 10
Coats for Kids & Families is New England’s leading coat drive for children and adults in need. All donated coats are professionally cleaned by Anton’s Cleaners and distributed through a network of local schools, nonprofits, and social service agencies.
The mission is simple: “Anyone who needs a coat will have one.”
Since the program began in 1995, we’ve collected, cleaned, and distributed more than one million coats to families across New England — helping our neighbors stay warm, one coat at a time.