About The Cinderella Charity Ball
The Cinderella Charity Ball is Arlington’s longest-standing social event and charitable fundraiser. Established in 1961, the event was met with tremendous success, raising essential funds for the Arlington Boys Clubs. The success of this inaugural ball led the Board of Directors to designate it as an annual tradition.
In 1967, the Ladies’ Auxiliary was formed to assume the responsibility of organizing this prestigious event. While the Auxiliary plays a key role in supporting the club’s operations, the Cinderella Charity Ball continues to be its foremost and most impactful project each year.
Proceeds from the Cinderella Charity Ball provide critical resources for the Arlington branches of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County, supporting capital improvements to facilities and major operational expenditures. These funds have been integral in enhancing the clubs’ facilities and programs. Significant investments made possible through the Ball include the purchase of vehicles, office equipment, scholarships, the addition of a boxing gym at the Main Branch, the completion of the Southeast Branch building in 1981, the expansion of the basketball gym in 1996, and the opening of the Kromer Branch in 1998. In recent years, the introduction of the Mobile Clubhouse Experience has enabled the clubs to extend their programs to children beyond their Arlington locations. In 2023, the Kromer Branch completed renovations to create a Music & Youth Clubhouse, providing a space for fostering creativity and self-expression among young people. Additionally, in 2024 the Dan Serna Branch completed their renovations. All funds raised by candidates for the Cinderella Ball, after covering event expenses, are directly allocated to projects that benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County in Arlington.
Over the past 64 years, the Cinderella Charity Ball has raised over $15 million in support of the Boys & Girls Clubs in Arlington. We invite young ladies who are eager to contribute to this important cause to apply and join us in making a positive impact on the children of Arlington.
Thank you for your support!
