As we approach Labor Day, we wish to reflect on the current status of women in the workplace. We have noted several times that the COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately impacted women and we are more dedicated than ever to helping women enter or re-enter the workforce. In addition to our suiting program, we are emphasizing…
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…
It’s no secret how much we rely on the kindness of our community in order to support the 600 or so women that we assist each year! From the over 80 volunteers registered to assist us in numerous ways to our corporate partners and individual donors, we simply could not do what we do without all…
We did it! We are so very excited to announce the opening of our new Belle Glade satellite location! Thanks to our amazing team of staff and volunteers, we were able to get our new site up and running in just two months! We held just a soft opening and will be at our new…
Spring represents a time of renewal and at Dress for Success we are beginning to feel it! The number of women coming in for interview and employment suitings is slowly increasing, which tells us that our local employment situation is also slowly improving. We are also very excited to announce the opening of a second…
Joi Gordon, CEO of Dress for Success Worldwide, will be the keynote speaker at the annual Women in Leadership Awards, hosted by the Executive Women of the Palm Beaches, on April 30, 2021, at noon. Under Joi’s leadership, Dress for Success has become a globally recognized leader that has empowered more than one million women globally to become…
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….
Calling all Lilly Lovers! Dress for Success Palm Beaches and participating Lilly Pulitzer stores will host a charitable “Shop for a Cause” event on Saturday, March 20, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Shop new arrivals, the Spring Collection and more! Participating Lilly stores will donate 10 percent of the proceeds to support the…
In honor of International Women’s Day, join Rosemary Square and Dress for Success Palm Beaches on March 8, 2021, at 8:00 a.m. for an empowering discussion featuring four women who are making an impact across different industries in West Palm Beach and beyond. The event will offer unique insights and a fresh perspective on their…
Five new nonprofit community service organizations are about to emerge in Palm Beach County, each conceived by a Black working mom who, together with their middle-school-aged sons, are participants in Connect to Greatness (C2G). C2G was founded five years ago to empower and inspire African American/Black boys, primarily in the 6th through 12th grades, to…
