In-Store Shopping Experience

The Rotaract Club of Goderich is proud to announce a new collaboration with the IODE Maple Leaf Chapter in support of the Rotaract Princess Project. This partnership will expand opportunities for local students to access formal wear while promoting sustainability and community service.

As part of the initiative, the IODE Maple Leaf Chapter will display a curated selection of Princess Project dresses at the Opportunity Shop on North Street in Goderich. This addition provides students with an in-person shopping experience, an important and memorable part of preparing for milestones such as prom and graduation. The remainder of our dress collection can be viewed online.

“Trying on dresses and finding the one that feels just right is such a joyful and milestone moment for many students,” says Chandal Bradley, committee member of the Princess Project. “By making dresses available at the Opportunity Shop, we’re ensuring students have that same dignified experience while also helping to reduce barriers and encourage sustainability in our community.”

The partnership reflects a shared commitment to youth empowerment, equity, and environmental responsibility. By offering gently used dresses for borrowing, the Princess Project reduces textile waste and makes special occasions accessible to every student, regardless of financial circumstances.

“This collaboration demonstrates what can be achieved when community organizations work together,” says Samantha Hamilton, another committee member of the Princess Project. “The IODE Maple Leaf Chapter and the Rotaract Club of Goderich share a vision of lifting up young people and building a stronger, more inclusive community.”

The Rotaract Princess Project, operated by volunteers with the Goderich Rotaract Club, has already made a meaningful impact in Huron County by providing students with beautiful, high-quality gowns. This new partnership will further that mission by ensuring more students can celebrate life’s special moments with confidence and pride.