This Valentine’s Day, the heart of Fort Frances will pulse with new excitement as Community Living Fort Frances District (CLFFD) hosts its first ever makeover event. This unique event for service users is characterized by the essence of inclusivity, embracing people with disabilities in a celebration of beauty and self-expression. Organized in collaboration with local entrepreneurs, the event promises a unique experience that offers participants a free makeover.
Milo’s makeup revealed
Alex French, a 21-year-old local entrepreneur, is the driving force behind the initiative. French’s childhood passion for makeup has taken on professional form with the launch of her new business, her Milo’s Makeup. The makeover event marks her business debut and lends a sense of anticipation and excitement to the occasion.
Empowerment through beauty
This event is designed around a noble cause. This event aims to provide people with mobility and other disabilities with a makeover, thereby positively contributing to their well-being and self-esteem. This is a gesture that goes beyond just cosmetics and touches on a broader theme of empowerment through beauty.
Passionate support for community living
Kim Caldwell, Direct Support Specialist at Community Living, emphasizes the importance of this event. We provide not only novelty but also unusual activities to generate excitement among service users. To manage this expectation, the event will be closed to the public and details will be shared closer to the date.
French’s entrepreneurial journey extends beyond Milo’s makeup. With her previous experience starting a pet grooming company and a custom merchandise store, she embodies the joy she derives from pursuing her passion. She emphasizes that her actions are stepping stones to success and encourages aspiring entrepreneurs to take a leap of faith towards their dreams.
Looking to the future, French plans to expand the business. In addition to the makeover, she hopes to collaborate with a local photographer for a mini photoshoot to further enhance the event. She also has ambitions to open other business outlets and organize makeover events for seniors in the future to cater to a wider range of people.
Community Living Fort Frances District is preparing for its first ever makeover event, and the heartbeat of the community is excited with anticipation. The event, scheduled to take place on Valentine’s Day, will be a celebration of beauty, self-worth and inclusivity, and promises to be a memorable day for service users.