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aDRESSing dreams

We are partnered with the adDRESSing dreams campaign!

Contact: Gloria Garvie

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AdDRESSing Dreams, a Girl 2 Girl Dress Donation Campaign. We will do this again next year!!

April to June 1st, 2012

Addressing Dreams is a Durham Region based campaign to collect donated cleaned, lightly worn graduation type dresses for grade 8 girls who need one for ceremonies this June. Young girls dream of the dress they will wear on the special occasion of graduating from elementary school into high school. For some, this is simply a dream that can’t be fulfilled due the financial situation of their family at this time. AdDRESSing Dreams is about girls stepping up and helping another girl through the donation of perhaps their own graduation dress from a previous year or another beautiful dress they may have, that will help to make a dream come true for a young girl. It’s about girls helping girls.

The donated dresses will be delivered to schools in the region for grade 8 girls in need to choose from as identified by a school teacher or principal. Any unused dresses, after June, will be donated to organizations for young girls and women in Durham, such as Denise House.

Girls who have a dress that is cleaned and in good shape, may take it to Carriage Trade Cleaning Centre in Oshawa or in Courtice.

For a dress pick up or more information email Gloria at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Be part of helping to deliver a dream! Donate by June 1st.

Together we can make a difference.

Each dress is being " tagged" with a beautiful hand made tag, with words of affirmation of that girl's beauty and incredible value. These tags are being created and written by young women in the Durham Region.

The motto of the addressing dreams volunteers is "We cannot always do great things, but we can do small things with great love." Mother Teresa

Courtice location:

1414 King Street East at Townline - click the contact us link at the top for a google map to this location.

Oshawa location:

932 Simcoe Street North, North of Rossland Road on the West side - click the "contact us" link at the top for a google map to this location.

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If you are among the many Canadians who believes that having your garments cleaned shouldn’t have to come with environmental and family health concerns, you’ll appreciate the solvent-free difference at Carriage Trade Cleaners.

Carriage Trade Cleaners specializes in “wet cleaning” using water and non-toxic, biodegradable detergents to clean fabrics. This process is extremely gentle on clothing so your clothing will last longer. Many customers notice a fresh natural scent and a soft feel that is pleasant and kind to sensitive skin. They finish each garment for that crisp, tailored appearance you expect.

From natural and synthetic materials, to leather, suede and more,the German-made Miele wet cleaning system at Carriage Trade Cleaners can clean all business, formal and casual garments, comforters, uniforms, draperies with perfect pleats and more. Alterations, repairs and expert tailoring are available-minor repairs are often free. Wedding gowns can be cleaned and preserved with keepsake container or embroidered cotton garment bag.

Carriage Trade Cleaners also offer an in-car Drive-Thru service for pick-ups and drop-offs (with complimentary gourmet coffee), plus 24-hour drop-off via pre-arranged access key. You are notified by e-mailor text message when your order is ready to be picked up. With a history spanning over 4 decades, Carriage Trade Cleaners is a 3 generation family business overseen by the Kimmerer Family along with a well-trained, professional team who ensure your complete satisfaction.

Click HERE to see the PDF article. Click HERE to get the coupon

aDRESSing Dreams

Carriage Trade is proudly a part of the aDRESSing Dreams cause. So many of you donated your lightly worn clean grad dresses for grade 8 girls in need. A sincere thank you to all that participated in this campaign. Your help was greatly appreciated and recognized by many people.

See our link for more details and maybe you can plan to donate a lightly used dress for this cause next year!

Drop off will be at: Carriage Trade Cleaners 932 Simcoe Street North Oshawa (or see our contact page for a Google Map)

Donations will start to be accepted on April 1^st, 2012

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