You Wear it Well respectfully acknowledges that we live and work on the unceded and ancestral lands of the qiqéyt (Qayqayt), xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) First Nations, in what are commonly known as New Westminster, Surrey, and Vancouver, BC. As settlers, we recognize our responsibility to learn from and stand in solidarity with Indigenous communities, and we are committed to fostering a culture of respect, equity, and ongoing reconciliation.
We are committed to LGBTQ+ inclusion, racial equity, and the affirmation of diverse identities — fostering a space where all people are respected and welcomed.
You Wear It Well…Just for Grads is a Registered Canadian Charity run entirely by volunteers. Every dollar raised goes directly towards helping students at risk. For these students, being able to attend their graduation ceremony motivates them to stay in school. You Wear it Well provides so much more than “just a grad outfit” – we provide support and encouragement that inspires students to stay in school and graduate.
Our project started from humble beginnings. In 2009, a group of women in New Westminster, BC, heard about a similar project in Vancouver and realized that there must be a comparable need in New Westminster. They started by assisting grads at the local high school, and then grew to include students at alternate schools in the area. In 2016, You Wear it Well expanded into the Surrey School District, after a similar organization (“The Princess Project”) closed. In 2019, we further expanded to include the Delta School District. We now support approximately 300 at risk youth in these areas.
For information on how you can help, please contact us at info@youwearitwell.org