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ABOUT DRESS FOR SUCCESS
Dress for Success is an
international non-profit whose
mission is to promote the
economic independence of
disadvantaged women by
providing professional attire,
a network of support, and
career development program
to help them thrive in work
and life.
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Founded in 1997, today Dress for Success
has served more than 775,000 women in
more than 135 cities in 17 countries across
the globe.
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THE WOMEN WE SERVE
70% are single mothers
Diverse ethnicities and races
Aged 18-60, with the majority aged 18-38
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SIGNATURE PROGRAMS
Dress for Success addresses every phase of a woman’s career:
• from being unemployed and searching
• to recently employed and adjusting
• to gainfully employed and succeeding.
We are able to achieve such a wide-scale, positive impact by providing
a continuum of services through six signature programs.
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CHECK-IN
@DFSWest #SFSLA
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SUITING PROGRAM
The signature program that started
it all!
The suiting program is usually a
woman’s introduction to
Dress for Success, but once she
walks through the boutique doors,
she is a Dress for Success
woman for life.
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PERSONAL SHOPPERS IN ACTION
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CAREER CENTER
We offer mock interviews, résumé preparation, cover
letter modification, and job search support. The career
center serves as a technology center for women who may
not have home computers.
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GOING PLACES NETWORK BY WALMART
An 9-week “interview readiness” program for
women who are actively interviewing, but having
difficulty securing a job.
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GPN GRADUATES
Graduated July 2013 – More than 82% of these ladies are now employed!
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GPN SPEAKERS
Presenters from these companies have led
presentations for our GPN participants, providing them
wisdom and expanding their networks.
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GPN GRADUATES AND CAREER PANELISTS
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GPN SPEAKERS IN ACTION
Brian Talbot
Wet n’ Wild Beauty
Lisa Arteaga
LA Fitness
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GPN IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY WALMART
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SHARE A PIC AND TAKE A SELFIE
@DFSWest #SFSLA
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GPN MOCK INTERVIEW EVENT
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PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S GROUP
Our international network of gainfully employed
clients, now focused on job retention and growth.
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PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S GROUP
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FINANCIAL LITERACY
Money management classes to help clients become
responsible stewards of their income.
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FINANCIAL LITERACY SPEAKERS
Presenters from these companies have led presentations for our
Financial Literacy participants, providing them the tools to be
financially savvy.
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HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Teaches the link between good health and success,
and encourages clients to achieve both.
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HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Teaches the link between good health and success,
and encourages clients to achieve both.
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POWER WALK
Save the date: September 26th, 2015 in Griffith Park
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PRESS
Through its continuous pursuit of bettering the careers and improving the quality of
life for women around the world, Dress for Success has been recognized for its
global contributions in such esteemed media outlets as:
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GET INVOLVED
There are many ways you can get involved:
Volunteer or attend a fundraising event:
• Empower Breakfast, April
30 Taglyan• Power Walk,
October 26 Griffith Park
Host a drive in your office to collect nearly-new professional clothes
Join our Young Executives for Success group for volunteering, fundraising and networking opportunities
Volunteer using your professional skills: graphic design, IT, marketing, etc.
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WE KNOW HOW TO HAVE “GOOD” FUN!
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WE LOVE OUR VOLUNTEERS
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WE LOVE OUR VOLUNTEERS
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WE LOVE OUR VOLUNTEERS
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WE LOVE OUR VOLUNTEERS
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EMPOWER BREAKFAST
Save the Date: April 30th, 2015 at the Taglyan Complex
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CORPORATE COUNCIL
Professional networking coupled with powerful
speaker events.
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YOUNG EXECUTIVES FOR SUCCESS
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YOUNG EXECUTIVES FOR SUCCESS
Say YES to giving back!
Bloomingdale’s fun to
summer soiree, Y.E.S! has
events for you to enjoy.
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ADVISORY COUNCIL
Our fearless and savvy advisors.
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KUDOS TO OUR AMBASSADORS
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THANKS STORE DESIGNER LISA ADAMS, #SFSLA AMBASSADORS AND SUPPORTERS
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CONNECT WITH US ON AND OFFLINE
@DFSWest #SFSLA
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SFSLA EVENT CHAIR AND COMMITTEE
Thank you all, especially Susan Leibsohn, our Event
Chair Extraordinaire!
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BIG THANK YOU FROM BRYNNE, ELENA & REENA