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Gowns for a good cause

Handsworth secondary vice-president Erica Schmidt, 44 Dresses founder Elena Grant and volunteer students Irene Jang, Alex Shiino and Brooke Cheng, along with 44 Dresses co-founder Lisa Upton look over some colourful frocks.
44 dresses

Handsworth secondary vice-president Erica Schmidt, 44 Dresses founder Elena Grant and volunteer students Irene Jang, Alex Shiino and Brooke Cheng, along with 44 Dresses co-founder Lisa Upton look over some colourful frocks. 

44 Dresses, which provides gently used formal wear, shoes and accessories to Grade 7 students who don’t have the means to purchase clothing for their elementary school farewell celebrations, is accepting donations at Handsworth and Argyle secondary until April 13. 

Photo Mike Wakefield