Halton District School Board (HDSB) students preparing for prom and graduation are being offered a chance to dress for the occasion at no cost through the board’s annual Fashion Forward initiative.
The program provides students with access to donated formal wear, allowing them to select outfits for prom, graduation and other special events in a welcoming and supportive environment. Donations of clean, current-style formal wear are being accepted until the end of the day on Friday, January 23rd.
Students will be able to browse and try on items during Fashion Forward Open Houses taking place in the spring. The selection includes a wide range of new and gently used formal dresses, as well as suits, shirts, ties, shoes and accessories in various styles, colours and sizes.
Donations can be dropped off during school hours at the following locations:
Oakville
- Garth Webb Secondary School at 2820 Westoak Trails Boulevard from 8:30 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
- Gladys Speers Public School at 2150 Samway Road from 8:50 a.m. – 3:10 p.m.
Burlington
- Alton Village Public School at 3290 Steeplechase Drive from 8:40 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Lakeshore Public School at 2243 Lakeshore Road from 8:40 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- M.M. Robinson High School at 2425 Upper Middle Road from 8:30 a.m. – 2:50 p.m.
Milton and Halton Hills
- Gary Allan Learning Centre, Halton Hills at 96 Guelph Street in Georgetown from 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
- W.I. Dick Middle School at 351 Highside Drive in Milton from 8:15 a.m. – 2:35 p.m.
To browse for formal wear, students can attend one of the Fashion Forward Open Houses:
- Wednesday, March 25th and Thursday, March 26th from 3:30 – 8:00 p.m. at W.I. Dick Middle School, located at 351 Highside Drive in Milton
- Tuesday, April 21st and Thursday, April 23rd from 3:30 – 8:00 p.m at Rolling Meadows Public School, located at 1522 Mountain Grove in Burlington
Students are required to bring student identification to the Open House they attend.
A more private shopping opportunity will be available from 3:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m. during the Open Houses for students who would benefit from a quieter or more personal experience.
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