On May 23, 2019 Dress for Success Mid-Fairfield County will host its annual benefit,Toast to Success! in support of its mission to empower women to achieve economic independence. Toast to Success! raises awareness of the challenges facing low income women and the role that professional attire and a network of support can play in building confidence and helping women overcome obstacles to employment. Fashion, community and corporate sectors are coming together to support the unique work of Dress for Success Mid-Fairfield County.
“The right outfit, the one that makes a woman feel great, can be the edge that helps her ace a job interview, nail an important presentation, or get an advantage over a less-polished competitor,” said Sarah Lewis, Program Manager, Dress for Success Mid-Fairfield County. “But we’re about so much more than a suit. Dress for Success Mid-Fairfield County offers valuable employment retention programs that address the barriers many women face when they enter the workforce. It’s not just about landing the job. It’s about building a career”.
The event will feature Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro receiving the Denise “Denny” Taft Davidoff Empowerment Award, as well as a fashion show featuring fashions from Lord & Taylor. Lord & Taylor fashions are an inspired mix of top styles and timeless classics. You will see an exciting, expanded assortment of colors and sizes. We invite all to join us as some of Fairfield County’s finest model the latest spring designs.
2018 Runway Models
Yasmin Blackburn, Senior Associate, Kidambi & Associates
Lindy Lee Gold, Senior Specialist, CT Department of Economic & Community Development
Dr. Anna Greer, Director Public Health Graduate Program, Sacred Heart University
Nancy Hancock, Partner, Executive Committee, Pullman and Comley LLC
Alyssa Lamparski, Owner, Burn Boot Camp Fairfield
Loni Lymus, Founder, Service After Service
Jade Melvin, Senior Manager, Strategic Programs, Women’s Business Enterprise National Council
Stacey Tisdale, President & CEO Mind, Money, Media
Elaine Thomley, VP, Planning & Analysis – Technology, Synchrony Financial
Dr. Karen Dubois Walton, Executive Director, New Haven Housing Authority
All proceeds from Toast to Success! will benefit Dress for Success Mid-Fairfield County, supporting the organization’s mission of assisting women seeking employment by providing professional attire, a network of support, and career development programs.
Join us we celebrate and support Dress for Success Mid-Fairfield County:
Who: Dress for Success Mid-Fairfield County
What: Toast to Success! Annual Benefit
When: May 23, 2019 from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Where: The Patterson Club, 1118 Cross Highway, Fairfield, CT 06824
Tickets: http://bit.ly/ToastSuccess19 or (203) 610-8512
###
About Dress for Success
Dress for Success Mid-Fairfield County has assisted over 10,000 women since opening our doors in 1998. Our mission is to empower women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and development tools to help women thrive in work and in life. Dress for Success Mid-Fairfield County is an affiliate of Dress for Success Worldwide. All funds are raised locally and make impact in southwest Connecticut. Visitmidfairfieldcount@dressforsuccess.org for more information.