Graduation is a kind of a big deal.
GRADitude Project
We’re here to make getting ready for it easier.
We provide free graduation dresses, suits and personal care items to Grade 12 students, ensuring they can enjoy their big day with confidence, no matter their financial situation. In 2025, in partnership with Trellis Society and with the help of over 190 amazing volunteers, we outfitted nearly 200 from across our city. Stay tuned as we prepare for an even better 2026!
Support GRADitude
Your donations are the heartbeat of this project. They help us cover venues, storage, and the promotion and management of the event, ensuring every grad has the motivation and support to graduate with confidence. Ready to make a difference? Please give generously.
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Enter for your chance to win half the jackpot in our 50/50 draw! Get your tickets now and help make dreams a reality. One lucky winner takes home half the pot, while the other half supports this life-changing initiative. Purchase your 50/50 tickets here.
Donate Formalwear
If you have gently used formalwear from the last five years, consider donating it to change a young grad’s life! We’re currently accepting suits and pants of all sizes and long dresses sized 00 – 2 and 14+. Sorry, we do not accept shirts or shoes at this time.
To donate: Drop your items off at the Stephen Cleaners locations in Crowfoot, Hamptons, Varsity Acres or West Springs.
In the News
Calgary Herald: GRADitude gives Calgary high school students style, confidence on their big day
Groups come together to ensure every Grade 12 student can get the graduation attire of their dreams, regardless of their financial situation
CTVNews: GRADitude Project outfits students with free graduation outfits
At GRADitude, two Calgary non-profits teamed up to provide free graduation gear for Calgary students who otherwise might not have been able to afford their big night
What Folks Are Saying