Halton District School Board

Site: Halton Region - No Physical Address

Service: Fashion Forward - Free Prom Wear Program

Record #: BTN4855
Last Full Update: 05 Dec 2024

Contact Information

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

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

2025 Open Houses:

  • Feb 24 and 26, 3:30 pm-8 pm, at W.I. Dick Middle School (351 Highside Dr. Milton)
  • Mar 31 and Apr 2, 3:30 pm-8 pm, at Rolling Meadows Public School (1522 Mountain Grove, Burlington)
  • May 7, 3:30 pm-8 pm, at W.I. Dick Middle School (351 Highside Dr., Milton)

2025 Donations:

Clean, current-styled formal wear accepted at the following locations (during school hours) until Fri Jan 24:

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

Oakville

  • Garth Webb Secondary School (2820 Westoak Trails Blvd)
  • Sheridan Public School (1555 Lancaster Dr.)

Burlington

  • M.M. Robinson High School (2425 Upper Middle Rd)​​
  • Lakeshore Public School (2243 Lakeshore Rd)
  • Alton Village Public School (3290 Steeplechase Dr.)

North Halton

  • Gary Allan Learning Centres - Halton Hills (96 Guelph St, Georgetown)
  • W.I. Dick Middle School (351 Highside Dr., Milton)
  • Irma Coulson Public School (625 Sauve St., Milton)
Hours

Refer to service descriptioin for details

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

Site Information

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

Categories and Classification

Service Categories Clothing Donation Programs ; Formal Wear ~ Grade School Students

Agency Overview