Dress for Success empowers women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and the development tools to help women thrive in work and in life. Women obtain what they need for an interview — from clothing to confidence — and can return once they find employment for the apparel and accessories needed to enter the workforce.
Our purpose is to offer long-lasting solutions that enable women to break the cycle of poverty. Dress for Success is part of a global movement for change, empowering women to obtain safer and better futures.
We provide each client with professional attire to secure employment, but we are about much more than simply a new outfit. Besides providing the client with apparel and accessories, our Professional Women’s Group (PWG) encourages employment retention and career development by providing a safe environment to network with other women and receive training from volunteer professionals. The PWG meets monthly and includes networking and career development workshops focusing on financial literacy, the written and unwritten rules of the workplace and achieving work life balance.
Providing hundreds of disadvantaged women with interview-appropriate apparel for interviews, internships, training and employment is just the first step in accessing the many support services provided to address a woman’s social and economic needs in relation to work, home and the community. Women who are referred by our over 70 referral sources which includes human services, domestic violence & homeless shelters, job training programs, etc. Services are provided at no cost.
Get Involved. With your support, Dress for Success can continue to empower hundreds of women on their path to financial independence.
There are many ways that companies and individuals can engage with Dress for Success Mid-Fairfield County https://midfairfieldcounty.dressforsuccess.org/get-involved/
- Volunteer – Volunteer as a personal shopper, expert speaker, or resume writer.
- Donate Clothes – Donate gently used career appropriate apparel, shoes, accessories and more.
- Make a financial contribution – Give a monetary donation to support our programs and services.
- Host a Suit or Accessory Drive – Host a drive within your office or community group.
- Become a corporate partner – With your support as a corporate partner, Dress for Success can continue to empower women.
- Become a referral agency – As a referral agency, you can help women connect with Dress for Success to receive support and professional services.
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2024 Purse-Suit of Success
** Tickets On Sale now!**
Welcome to Purse-suit of Success 2024!
Join us for an evening dedicated to empowerment and support of
Dress for Success Mid-Fairfield County
This cocktail party and auction will feature good company, live entertainment and heartfelt testimonials on the impact of the Dress for Success program. Your generosity paves the way for women seeking employment, providing them with professional attire and the confidence, support, and tools they need to thrive in their careers.
Thank you for your ticket purchase! We look forward to seeing you on May 7th at 5:30 p.m. at Boca Oyster Bar in Bridgeport as we celebrate Dress for Success Mid-Fairfield County.
To buy your tickets, click the button above. If you have questions or would like to donate. Please contact Jonathan Lee, Director of Development, at jlee@workplace.org.
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For current news, visit https://midfairfieldcounty.dressforsuccess.org/news/