Jan. 10, 2024 — From Halton District School Board
Donations of clean, current styled formal wear for the HDSB’s Fashion Forward are being accepted until the end of the day on Friday, Jan. 26. The Halton District School Board will host Fashion Forward Open Houses in February and May for students to select, at no cost, donated formal wear for upcoming prom/graduation celebrations.
Students will have the opportunity to view and try on formal wear in a friendly and welcoming environment. Students may select from a variety of new and gently-used attire that has been donated for proms, graduations, and other special events. Many different styles, colours, and sizes of formal dresses will be available as well as suits, shirts, ties, shoes and accessories.
The Open Houses will be held at W.I. Dick Public School (351 Highside Drive, Milton) from 3:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the following dates:
- Thursday, Feb. 22
- Monday, Feb. 26
- Thursday, May 30
*An opportunity will be made available for gender diverse youth who require a more private shopping experience between the hours of 3 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. during the Open Houses.
Formal wear such as party dresses, formal gowns, formal suits, dress shirts, ties, footwear, and accessories can be dropped off at the following locations (during school hours) by end of day on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024:
Oakville
- Garth Webb Secondary School (2820 Westoak Trails Blvd.)
- Safetynet (166 South Service Rd. East)
Burlington
- Charles R. Beaudoin Public School (4313 Clubview Dr.)
- Lakeshore Public School (2243 Lakeshore Rd.)
- Dr. Frank J. Hayden Secondary School (3040 Tim Dobbie Dr.)
North Halton
- Gary Allan Learning Centres — Halton Hills (96 Guelph St., Georgetown)
- Ohana Family Salon & Boutique (238B Main St. E, Milton)
Students are required to bring student identification to the Open House they attend.
