Join us for Dress Purple Day on October 29th! 💜
It Takes a Community
On October 29, 2026, communities across Ontario will recognize Dress Purple Day, a provincial awareness campaign led by the Ontario Association of Children’s Aid Societies (OACAS). This year’s theme, It Takes a Community, highlights the people, relationships, organizations, and services that help children, youth, and families thrive.
Dress Purple Day reminds us that supporting children, youth, and families is a shared responsibility and that trusted supports exist throughout our communities. Whether through schools, community agencies, healthcare services, recreation programs, faith groups, businesses, volunteers, neighbours, or family members, we all have a role to play in building strong communities.
Join Us on October 29
We invite individuals, organizations, schools, businesses, and community groups across Sudbury and Manitoulin to show their support by wearing purple on October 29 and sharing how they help children, youth, and families in our communities.
You can participate by:
- Wearing purple on Dress Purple Day
- Learning about supports available in your community
- Celebrating the organizations and people who make a difference
- Sharing information about programs, services, and resources that support children, youth, and families
- Helping spread the message that our community is #HereToHelp
Community Snapshot Series
Throughout October, CASDSM will be highlighting local organizations through our Community Snapshot Series. Community partners are invited to share stories, programs, services, initiatives, resources, partnerships, and successes that demonstrate how they support children, youth, and families across our region.
Follow CASDSM on social media throughout October to discover the many ways our community comes together to support children, youth, and families. Community partner submissions will also be featured here throughout the campaign.
Campaign Hashtags
Join the conversation online using:
#DressPurpleDay
#ItTakesACommunity
#HereToHelp
Learn More
To learn more about Dress Purple Day and access provincial campaign resources, visit the OACAS website.
