A local program is looking for volunteer hairdressers and makeup artists to help high school students in Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge, British Columbia, get ready for their graduation by providing free styling and formal clothes. Putting on the Glitz is a community effort that offers professional hair, makeup, and outfit assistance to students who might not be able to afford the costs of celebrating their milestone.
The initiative is organized by the PLEA Community Services Society in partnership with the local school district and community members. It typically helps between 30 and 50 students every year by offering them professional outfits and accessories at no cost to their families.
Professional stylists who want to participate are asked to contact the organizers by March 17, 2026, to provide their hair and makeup services. The goal of the event is to make sure every student in the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows School District can feel special and included during their graduation ceremonies.
This long-running project relies on the community to donate formal wear and professional skills to create a boutique-style experience for students. By removing the financial pressure of buying expensive clothes and services, the organizers help foster a sense of celebration for all graduating students in the area.
