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Prom Dreams

Since 2005, the Bessie Morris Foundation has provided financial assistance to low-income high school girls in attending their high school proms through its Prom Dreams Program. This assistance is in the form of purchasing prom dresses, shoes, accessories, make-up, hairstyling, manicures, and pedicures.

The program is open to all Los Angeles area high school senior girls who maintain a "C" average or better, and meet low-income criteria. All applicants are required to submit an essay, a letter of recommendation from their teacher or high school counselor, high school transcripts, and to participate in an in-person interview.

The Prom Dreams Program has become a big hit among young ladies in under-served, minority areas of Los Angeles County who would otherwise be unable to enjoy this memorable aspect of their high school experience.

Congratulations to our Prom Dream Winners

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PROM NIGHT DREAMS APPLICATION

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR 2024

2023 Prom Dream Winners

Takara Ramos

Washington Preparatory High School
California State University, Fresno
& NOBLE Reddick Scholarship

2022 Prom Dream Winners

Brielle Terry

Verdugo Hills High School
Mount Saint Mary's University Los Angeles
& NOBLE Reddick Scholarship

Loren Araya

Hawthorne High School
University of California, Santa Barbara
& Bessie Morris Scholarship

2018 Prom Dream Winners

Lorena Carreto

Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy
California State University, Los Angeles

Tania Johns

Carson High School
Compton Community College

Jocelyn Martinez

Woodrow Wilson High
California State University, Dominguez Hills

2016 Prom Dream Winners

Khadijah Dennis

Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo HS
Long Beach City College

Myra Rodriguez

Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo HS
Long Beach City College

Kadijah Miles

Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo HS
Long Beach City College

2015 Prom Dream Winners

Claudia Gonzalez

Leuzinger High School
El Camino Community College

Courtney Powell

Inglewood High School
Southwest Community College

Jessica Rosales

Leuzinger High School
California State University, Los Angeles

Alani Snipes

Morningide High School
California State University, Chico

2014 Prom Dream Winners

Gloria Araya

Hawthorne High School
University of California, Merced

Caprice Gibson

Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy
University of California, Los Angeles

Yadira Garcia

Cabrillo High School
California State University, Long Beach

DeJanee Smith-Washington

Hawthorne High School
Southwest Community College

2013 Prom Dream Winner

Noella Bih

Leuzinger High School
University of California, Merced

2012 Prom Dream Winners

Aryonia White

Ramon Cortines High
Howard University

Diamond Easley

Washington High School
Clark Atlanta University

Kadeja Benson

Cabrillo High School
Long Beach Community College

Nathalie Moreira

M. Contreras Learning Complex High School
University of San Francisco

Masya Harry

King Drew Magnet High
California State University, Long Beach

Shanell Erwing

Morningside High School
University of Sacramento

2011 Prom Dream Winners

Jade Gorum

Inglewood High School
Loyola Marymount University
Sponsored by
The Lakers Foundation

Renee Howard

Hawthorne High School
Otis College of Art & Design
Sponsored by
The 100 Positive Women

Maryperla Arroyo

Inglewood High School
University of California, LA
Sponsored by
The Lakers Foundation

Montiqua Bruister

Jefferson High School
California State University, Northridge
Sponsored by
The Brotherhood Crusade

Amber Moore

Inglewood High School
University of California, SD
Sponsored by
Ebony Magazine

2010 Prom Dream Winners

Lisa Berry

Washington High School
University of California, SB
Sponsored by LA County Sheriff’s Headquarters & Court Services Headquarters

Charmaine Campbell

Washington High School
University of California, LA
Sponsored by
Bakerwell Foundation

Patricia Gonzales

Fremont High School
Franklin & Marshall College
Sponsored in Loving
Memory of Ruth Ann Walker

Jazzminn Henry

Cabrillo High School
California State University, Fresno

Rosa Hernandez

Jefferson High School
University of California, Berkeley

Breanna Wells

Locke High School
University of California, Irvine
Sponsored by
Snow Buster Ski Club

2009 Prom Dream Winners

Shaunice Faby

Dorsey High School
California State University, Los Angeles
Sponsored in Loving
Memory of Ruth Ann Walker

Anita Greaves

Dorsey High School
California State University, Dominguez Hills
Sponsored by
Snow Buster Ski Club

Akira Thomas

Firebaugh High School
California State University, Los Angeles

Yasmin Guzman

Jefferson High School
University of California, Santa Barbara

Jessica De Luna

Jefferson High School
University of California, Santa Barbara

Eclasia Wesley

Gardena High School
Southwest Community College

2008 Prom Dream Winners

Erilea Arreola

Jefferson High School
Pasadena City College

Tiffany Beasley

Leuzinger High School
California State University, Santa Barbara

Lauren Dixon

King Drew Magnet High
California State University, Long Beach

Cherish Hawkins

Cabrillo High School
Long Beach City College

Jasmyne Press

Inglewood High School
Clark University

2007 Prom Dream Winners

Latricia Thomas, Brittnie Harris, Tiffany Bell, Lauren Holmes, Dulce (Candy) Vargas, Theresa Shaw

Top Row: Latricia Thomas, Brittnie Harris
Bottom Row: Tiffany Bell, Lauren Holmes, Dulce (Candy) Vargas, Theresa Shaw

2006 Prom Dream Winners

Letisia Alvarado

Jefferson High School
University of California, Berkeley

LaShondra Richardson

Warren High School
Long Beach City College

2005 Prom Dream Winners

Tatiana McGlorthan

Gardena High School
Loyola Marymount University

Maria Mitchell

Jefferson High School
California State University, Los Angeles

Mercedes Cook

Gardena High School
University of Southern California

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