May Newsletter

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.

Our 2024 Style Icons, Tommy & Dee Ocleppo Hilfiger, who were honored at our Style for Hope Luncheon, visited the Dress for Success Palm Beach boutique. Read more in our February newsletter, HERE.

This month, Women’s History month, is also when we typically hold our “Style for Hope” fundraising luncheon. The support we receive from so many in our community recharges our batteries every year! We were lucky enough to have held our most successful luncheon ever, with nearly 600 attendees, in 2020 just prior to the pandemic….

As we approached the end of 2022, we reflected on several proud accomplishments for which we are grateful. First and foremost, we served almost 600 clients. Our 2022 Job Readiness program grant funders include Capital One, PNC, Batchelor Foundation, Quantum Foundation, Motorola Solutions, Community Foundation and Jim Moran Foundation. Our Shop for Success Pop-Up Sale at…

In April we added a new member to the DFSPB team: Alexandra Ramos, our new Belle Glade Branch Office Administrator! Born and raised in Belle Glade, we just know she is going to help us spread the word about how we can help women in the western communities! Additionally we have another exciting event coming…

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.