One million raised for Jewish House

A dress that no longer fits. A handbag sitting at the back of a wardrobe. A pair of shoes someone no longer wears.

In the past six years, thousands of items like these have found their way to Fashion Forward.

Together, they have helped raise $1 million – a major milestone achieved earlier this month – to support women and children facing crisis from all backgrounds, cultures and religions, through Jewish House.

Fashion Forward emerged from an idea by co-founder Sharon Aaron, while standing in front of her own wardrobe, to turn quality pre-loved fashion into practical support for women and children facing crisis.

In 2020, a volunteer-run shop was opened, where fashion, sustainability and community come together.