ABOUT DRESS FOR SUCCESS

Dress for Success is an

international non-profit whose

mission is to promote the

economic independence of

disadvantaged women by

providing professional attire,

a network of support, and

career development program

to help them thrive in work

and life.

Founded in 1997, today Dress for Success

has served more than 775,000 women in

more than 135 cities in 17 countries across

the globe.

THE WOMEN WE SERVE

70% are single mothers

Diverse ethnicities and races

Aged 18-60, with the majority aged 18-38

SIGNATURE PROGRAMS

Dress for Success addresses every phase of a woman’s career:

• from being unemployed and searching

• to recently employed and adjusting

• to gainfully employed and succeeding.

We are able to achieve such a wide-scale, positive impact by providing

a continuum of services through six signature programs.

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SUITING PROGRAM

The signature program that started

it all!

The suiting program is usually a

woman’s introduction to

Dress for Success, but once she

walks through the boutique doors,

she is a Dress for Success

woman for life.

PERSONAL SHOPPERS IN ACTION

CAREER CENTER

We offer mock interviews, résumé preparation, cover

letter modification, and job search support. The career

center serves as a technology center for women who may

not have home computers.

GOING PLACES NETWORK BY WALMART

An 9-week “interview readiness” program for

women who are actively interviewing, but having

difficulty securing a job.

GPN GRADUATES

Graduated July 2013 – More than 82% of these ladies are now employed!

GPN SPEAKERS

Presenters from these companies have led

presentations for our GPN participants, providing them

wisdom and expanding their networks.

GPN GRADUATES AND CAREER PANELISTS

GPN SPEAKERS IN ACTION

Brian Talbot

Wet n’ Wild Beauty

Lisa Arteaga

LA Fitness

GPN IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY WALMART

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GPN MOCK INTERVIEW EVENT

PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S GROUP

Our international network of gainfully employed

clients, now focused on job retention and growth.

PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S GROUP

FINANCIAL LITERACY

Money management classes to help clients become

responsible stewards of their income.

FINANCIAL LITERACY SPEAKERS

Presenters from these companies have led presentations for our

Financial Literacy participants, providing them the tools to be

financially savvy.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Teaches the link between good health and success,

and encourages clients to achieve both.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Teaches the link between good health and success,

and encourages clients to achieve both.

POWER WALK

Save the date: September 26th, 2015 in Griffith Park

PRESS

Through its continuous pursuit of bettering the careers and improving the quality of

life for women around the world, Dress for Success has been recognized for its

global contributions in such esteemed media outlets as:

GET INVOLVED

There are many ways you can get involved:

Volunteer or attend a fundraising event:

• Empower Breakfast, April

30 Taglyan• Power Walk,

October 26 Griffith Park

Host a drive in your office to collect nearly-new professional clothes

Join our Young Executives for Success group for volunteering, fundraising and networking opportunities

Volunteer using your professional skills: graphic design, IT, marketing, etc.

WE KNOW HOW TO HAVE “GOOD” FUN!

WE LOVE OUR VOLUNTEERS

WE LOVE OUR VOLUNTEERS

WE LOVE OUR VOLUNTEERS

WE LOVE OUR VOLUNTEERS

EMPOWER BREAKFAST

Save the Date: April 30th, 2015 at the Taglyan Complex

CORPORATE COUNCIL

Professional networking coupled with powerful

speaker events.

YOUNG EXECUTIVES FOR SUCCESS

YOUNG EXECUTIVES FOR SUCCESS

Say YES to giving back!

Bloomingdale’s fun to

summer soiree, Y.E.S! has

events for you to enjoy.

ADVISORY COUNCIL

Our fearless and savvy advisors.

KUDOS TO OUR AMBASSADORS

THANKS STORE DESIGNER LISA ADAMS, #SFSLA AMBASSADORS AND SUPPORTERS

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SFSLA EVENT CHAIR AND COMMITTEE

Thank you all, especially Susan Leibsohn, our Event

Chair Extraordinaire!

BIG THANK YOU FROM BRYNNE, ELENA & REENA