Grad Glow Up

Grad Glow Up is an annual event that provides aspiring graduates in Cochrane and area with access to free formal attire donated by the community so that they can attend their high school graduation. This helps reduce costs and support sustainability.


Grad Glow Up Event 

November 22, 2025
Cochrane RancheHouse
101 RancheHouse Road

Registration opens September 15 – November 7, 2025. In order to serve you better we highly recommend you register early as space is limited. There will be limited drop-in appointments available. 

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Donate Clothing

Help every graduate shine on their big day. Collecting gently used formal attire of all sizes. 

Now accepting:
  • Floor length gowns (no short dresses)
  • Suits, jackets, dress shirts and pants
  • Purchased within the last five years
Drop off locations:
  • The Clothesline
    122 Fourth Avenue W. 
    403-932-5984
  • Helping Hands Store 
    244C River Avenue
    587-580-9448
  • FCSS 
    1, 209 Second Avenue W. 
    403-851-2550

 

Grad Clothing
Volunteer for Grad Glow Up

Volunteer

Become a volunteer! We can always use an extra hand.  Please contact Helping Hands Society of Cochrane and Area if you are interested in donating your time at 587-580-9448 or melia@helpinghandscochrane.ca.

Sponsorship

Help make graduation a memorable event for every student in Cochrane and West Rocky View County.  We understand the importance of giving back to the community and are grateful for any support you can provide. 

We are looking for financial and service sponsors:

  • Tailors, Seamstresses
  • Hair Salons, Barbershops
  • Nails Salons
  • Flower Shops
  • Shoe stores

Your financial contribution to the Grad Glow Up event would not only benefit the students directly involved but also contribute to the overall well-being and unity of our community.

For more information, please contact FCSS at 403-851-2250 or fcss@cochrane.ca  

Sponsors for Grad Glow Up

Partners

We would like to thank the following organizations and businesses that are supporting this initiative: 

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BGC Cochrane

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The Club

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Drycleaning By Dave

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Helping Hands

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The Clothesline

Frequently Asked Questions