A prom dress is displayed at Angel Hands Charity, which provides students facing financial hardship with complete outfits for prom free of charge. Courtesy photo

Angel Hands Charity is the newest nonprofit partner at the Azeka Shopping Center.

Now operating next to Bank of Hawaii at Azeka Makai, the nonprofit organization provides foster youth, students experiencing houselessness and families facing financial hardship the opportunity to attend prom.

Through a partnership with Elly’s Formal Wear, Angel Hands provides students with complete prom outfits, including dresses, suits, shoes, dress shirts, ties and jewelry at no cost.

The donated space is used for fittings, a Glamour Wall and other events in preparation for prom night. Upcoming events include Molokai prom, Imua Family Services prom fittings and Dream Prom for children with disabilities and mental health challenges.

Angel Hands joins a growing list of charities supported by Azeka.

The center also hosts a variety of charitable initiatives throughout the year, including the Tots for Tots Holiday Drive, Kula Hospital Bike Run, Tools for Schools, the Coconut Line Boutique for Maui Disaster Relief, a Halloween Haunted House benefiting the Pacific Cancer Foundation Keiki Fund, and Thanksgiving turkey distributions.

“Azeka is more than a shopping center — it’s a gathering place where community support comes to life,” said center representatives. “By opening our doors to local nonprofits, we’re able to give organizations the visibility, space, and resources they need to make a real impact.”

For more information about Angel Hands’ prom dress program, go to angelhandsmaui.org.