May Newsletter

Many equate summer with a slower pace. But there’s no slowdown here at Dress for Success Palm Beaches. While schools are now in recess, back-to-school is already on our minds as we prepare for our Teacher Appreciation Shopping Experience, Monday, July 24 through Friday, August 4. The current term of Road to Success is in…

We celebrated the 2nd anniversary of our Belle Glade location, with Belle Glade Mayor Steve Wilson and South Bay Mayor Joe Kyles personally on hand to offer their greetings. Other civic and industry leaders attended, along with partner agency representatives, and a contingent of volunteers who were shuttled by bus from our Palm Springs location….

We concluded our third annual Teacher Appreciation Shopping Experience, inviting local teachers and school personnel to select a free back-to-school outfit of their own as a thank you for their service. Over the course of two weeks at both our Palm Springs and Belle Glade boutiques 18 volunteer personal stylists helped 160 women find the…

Our Road to Success mentors are a crucial part of our program. Mentors attend every class alongside the participants and keep in touch with them throughout the year to make sure that they get on their feet and are successful in finding jobs. Proudly, we had 20 participants, with 11 finding employment or enrolling in…

Our annual Style for Hope Luncheon on March 10th at the Kravis Center was a historic success, raising more than $225,000! The on-stage conversation with “Style Icon” honorees Mark Badgley and James Mischka and our emcee, Shannon Cake from WPTV News 5, was at once engaging and entertaining. Read more about the event and our…

As we prepare for the ribbon cutting of our new clothing boutique in Belle Glade, we are also busy with other special events including our first ever “Teacher Appreciation Event” where we are offering female teachers in Palm Beach County the opportunity to come shop for a free, back-to-school outfit. It’s just one way for…