Dear Beloved Community,
We're thrilled to share a significant evolution within our cherished initiative! The Cinderella Project has transformed into "Red Carpet Ready," and we couldn't be more excited about the positive impact this change will bring to our community.
Why the Change?
In our ongoing commitment to inclusivity, we're expanding our project to embrace the diversity of our youth. "Red Carpet Ready" now not only provides enchanting dresses and accessories but also includes dashing suits and masculine clothing. Every young person deserves to feel confident, celebrated, and empowered, regardless of gender identity. By widening our scope, we aim to create an environment where every youth, regardless of gender, can embrace their uniqueness and shine brightly on their special day.
How Can You Support?
We invite our community to continue their incredible support by donating gently used prom and graduation dresses, accessories, suits, and masculine clothing. Let's come together and ensure that every youth feels "Red Carpet Ready" for their moment in the spotlight. Stay tuned for drop-off locations and dates coming soon!
2025 Formal Wear Drive
Our 2025 Formal Wear Drive will run from January 6 to March 6. This years drop off locations are:
📍 Ravel Insurance - 2600 Lakeshore Rd, Unit 8, Bright's Grove
📍 Ravel Insurance - 34 King St W, Forest
📍 Black Gold Brewery - 395 Fletcher St, Petrolia
📍 Two Waters Brewery - 446 Lyndoch St, Corunna
📍 Rebound - 10 Lorne Crescent, Sarnia
Our Pop-Up Shop is held each year in the spring. See you in 2025!
Our 2025 Pop-Up Shop will take place March 7-9th at The Dante Club. Registration will open on February 3 – watch our socials for further details.
Get in Touch
For more information or to contribute to "Red Carpet Ready," please contact Nicole (Rebound’s Red Carpet Ready Coordinator) at 519-344-2841 Ext 124 or email volunteer@reboundonline.com. Together, let's make this a season of joy, inclusion, and celebration!
Thank you for being an integral part of our Rebound Community Project. Your support means the world to us!
#RedCarpetReady #ReboundCommunityProject #InclusionMatters #YouthEmpowerment
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the Red Carpet Ready?
Red Carpet Ready at Rebound collects new and almost-new lightly used formal dresses, suits, shoes and accessories, and provide them free of charge to area school students who are unable to purchase their own for prom and graduation attire.
We distribute the clothing and accessories during our scheduled Boutique Day Pop-Up Shop. Each youth receives individual assistance from a volunteer personal shopper as they look through our inventory.
Our ultimate goal is to have a positive influence on youth by helping them to look and feel confident celebrating their accomplishments alongside their peers on these momentous occasions.
What criteria needs to be met for youth wanting to attend the annual Pop-Up Shop?
All youth 13-24 who need formal wear for their prom or graduation are invited to attend.
How can I donate a dress, suit or accessories?
Our collection of dresses', suits and accessories will begin again in January of 2025. Please hold onto any donations until then.
Our Formal Wear Drive will run from January 6 to March 6, 2025. Please find drop off locations above.
If I don’t have an item to donate, how do I help or get involved?
You can volunteer!
To volunteer for the Red Carpet Ready contact Sarnia-Lambton Rebound’s volunteer coordinator by emailing volunteer@reboundonline.com or calling 519-344-2841.
You can create a dress drive of your own!
Ask your friends and family or co-workers if they have items that could be donated, and collect those for an easy drop-off at one of our dress drive locations.
Become a voice!
Spread the word online and let others know about this event, and the fundraising opportunities.
How can I make a monetary donation?
Red Carpet Ready has no sustainable funding, and so cash donations are required to keep this valuable program running. Donations can be made at https://www.reboundonline.com/donate or by contacting fundraising@reboundonline.com.
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