February Newsletter

We have so much to be thankful for as we enter into this holiday season. With a staff of only three – we are so incredibly fortunate for our volunteers. Without their dedication and passion, we could never do what we do! In addition, from clothing donations to monetary donations to even just reading these…

In our July Newsletter, we featured client Jessica Thomas. After completing the Road to Success program, Jessica has landed a job with the design team at Michelle Farmer, the luxury fashion retailer! Read more in our July Newsletter, HERE.

Our Executive Director Joe Ann Fletcher was crowned “Chief of Light of Igbo” for her volunteer efforts over the past 8 years in helping to improve the lives of the Igbo people in Africa. Read more about this and more in our October newsletter HERE.

Despite the challenges we faced this year as a result of the pandemic, we are so proud of our team and their continued efforts to help women overcome economic barriers. Within the past year we have: suited nearly 400 women, held three sessions of our Road to Success workshop, raised over $30,000 in our recent…

According to a US Government report, 140,000 jobs were lost in the month of December. According to an analysis from the National Women’s Law Center, ALL of these jobs belonged to women. Yes, you read that right: ALL of them. So, as we find ourselves still in the midst of this incredible challenge of a…

We are thrilled to say that we won Nonprofit of the Year – Small at Nonprofit First’s Hats Off Awards! We could not have won this award without the support of our volunteers, donors and DFS cheerleaders – so congratulations are in order for you as well. In addition to this award we’re also excited…