Halton District School Board

Site: Halton Region - No Physical Address

Service: Fashion Forward - Free Prom Wear Program

Record #: BTN4855
Last Modified: 01 May 2024
Last Full Update: 23 Jan 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone 905-749-3113
Website hdsb.ca
Primary Contact Danielle Dunlop, Child and Youth Counsellor; Email: dunlopd@hdsb.ca

Site Information

Located In Community Halton Region
Address & Map
Halton Region, ON
Physical Access Unknown - varies by location

Agency Information

Established 2015

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Hosts Fashion Forward Open Houses in February and May for students to select, at no cost, donated formal wear for upcoming prom/graduation celebrations

  • students 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

 

2024 Open Houses:

All held at W.I. Dick Middle School (351 Highside Dr, Milton), 3:30 pm-8 pm

  • Thu Feb 22 
  • Mon Feb 26
  • Thu May 30 

An opportunity will be made available for gender diverse youth who require a more private shopping experience between the hours of 3 pm-3:30 pm

 

2024 Donations:

Clean, current-styled formal wear accepted at the following locations (during school hours) until Fri Jan 26:

  • accepted items include party dresses, formal gowns, formal suits, dress shirts, ties, footwear and accessories

Oakville

  • Garth Webb Secondary School (2820 Westoak Trails Blvd)
  • Safetynet (166 South Service Rd East)

Burlington

  • M.M. Robinson High School (2425 Upper Middle Rd)​​
  • 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)
Hours

See Description (Service) above

Areas Served Halton Region
Eligibility Current students at HDSB in grades 6, 8 and 12
Application

Students are required to bring student identification to the open house they attend

Languages English
Fees None

Categories and Classification

Youth Main Categories Assistance
Youth Sub-Categories Free/Low cost items in Halton
Service Categories Clothing Donation Programs ; Formal Wear ~ Grade School Students

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