Dress Purple Day
On Friday, October 25th, students and staff at participating Sudbury Catholic Schools are invited to join Children’s Aid Societies across Ontario in supporting Dress Purple Day. This province-wide initiative highlights the importance of our collective responsibility to protect children and youth.
By wearing purple, students and staff at SCDSB schools will show solidarity with families facing challenges, demonstrating that we care and are here to help. Dress Purple Day, created by Ontario’s Children’s Aid Societies, raises awareness about the supports available to vulnerable families and encourages all Ontarians to take action within their communities.
In addition to wearing purple, we invite you to explore the resources below to learn more about the significance of this day and how you can get involved. Together, we can make a difference!
What is Dress Purple Day?
Led by Children’s Aid Societies across Ontario, Dress Purple Day is a day to advocate for the safety, well-being, and rights of children and youth. It’s a reminder that it takes a community to care for and protect our young people. To learn more, visit the OACAS Dress Purple Day website.
Getting Involved
What can you do? Help spread the message! Show that you are part of the community that cares for children, youth, and families. Here are some simple yet impactful ways staff & students can participate according to the Children’s Aid Society of the Districts of Sudbury and Manitoulin:
Wear Purple
On October 25th, wear purple clothing or accessories to show your support! Share your photos with the hashtags #IDressPurpleBecause or #DressPurpleDay2024. You can email them to info@sudburycatholicschools.ca, and we'll be happy to share them for you.
Spread the Message
Help spread the word by sharing campaign visuals and messages on social media and public forums to raise awareness. As we approach Dress Purple Day, encourage others to get involved by displaying campaign posters and referring people to learn more and visit the OACAS Dress Purple Day website.
Click here for Social Media & Campaign Materials: Dress Purple Day 2024 - CASDSM
Be an Advocate
Use the provided campaign template to write to your local MPP, advocating for improved services that support children, youth, and families.
Utilize Classroom Resources
Dress Purple Day offers an opportunity to talk with students about their right to safety and well-being. To support these important conversations, the Ontario Association of Children’s Aid Societies (OACAS) has developed classroom resources designed to help educators guide discussions on safety, advocacy, and identifying support networks.
- Guide for Teachers & Education Professionals
- Middle & High School Resources
- Elementary School Resources
Why This Campaign Matters
This year’s Dress Purple Day campaign advocates for stronger social services and more accessible community resources. The OACAS has published an open letter on behalf of various organizations, including municipalities, child welfare groups, and youth service providers, calling on the Ontario government to increase funding and staffing for community-based organizations that support children, youth, and families.
Be an Advocate! The Children’s Aid Society of the Districts of Sudbury and Manitoulin invites you to take action by using the below campaign template to write to your local MPP. Together, we can advocate for enhanced services that support children, youth, and families in our communities.