Previous Dress for Success Events in Washington, DC
Virtual Power Walk
We power walked in solidarity with women and allies around the globe. Every step taken helped a woman take a step toward economic independence.
YES! Happy Hour
Our EmpowerHER happy hour allows DC young executives to learn more about YES! and the women+ we serve, featuring special guest speakers, delicious bites, and fun door prizes. Learn more.
YES! (Young Executives for Success) is a networking group of upwardly mobile professional women+ in the DC Metropolitan area. We are an inclusive community of passionate young professionals dedicated to raising awareness for the DFSWDC mission of helping women+ achieve economic independence..
Career Center Lunch & Learn with Verizon
This hybrid Career Center Lunch & Learn was sponsored by Verizon on June 20th, 2023. Attorney Avery Pollard, Counsel, Internal Investigations is at the forefront of employee issues and challenges. She explained Verizon's company policies that support work/life balance and gender equity/inclusion.
Attorney Michone T. Johnson, Vice-President, Federal Government Relations discussed some of the policies Verizon has pushed forth to improve our internet connectivity and mobility so that access is available in more places in our community. In-person attendees were served lunch and virtual attendees received a GrubHub gift card.
Dress(ing) for Success from the Inside Outth
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc., Omicron Phi Zeta Chapter partnered with Dress for Success Washington, DC for an event on March 24, 2023.
PowerHer: Celebrating Women's History Month
Dress for Success Washington, DC was excited to bring back Your Hour, Her Power to inspire hope and resilience among women by honoring groundbreaking women in leadership positions across various industries. On International Women's Day, March 8, 2023, we held the Annual PowerHer Breakfast at HQ DC Houses: 600 F Street NW. The event consisted of a program overview, a dynamic panel discussion, and a delicious breakfast.
Dress for Success Washington, DC: Virtual Power Walk
2022 Mobile Operations
In June we piloted a Mobile Operation program to not only provide attire to women but also our Career Center, Coaching, and Professional Women’s Group services so that we focus on the TOTAL woman seeking employment. Thank you, Adecco, for your support and to our Referral Partners: Ballou STAY School, Wounded Warriors Project, and House of Mercy for partnering with us in the communities we serve. Click on the buttons below to view photos from the three Mobile Operation locations.
DressED for Success Donation Day: April 9th.
Gather your new or gently used professional clothing and meet us at House of Mercy in Manassas, VA this Saturday, April 9!
Volunteers needed: If you're interested in volunteering, sign up below!
House of Mercy | 8170 Flannery Court, Manassas, VA
PowerHer: Celebrating Women's History Month
To celebrate Women’s History Month, Dress for Success Washington, DC’s PowerHer series is highlighting the unique stories and perspectives of women in the DMV area as they share insights and inspiration for women currently in or trying to re-enter the workforce.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
Our DressED for Success Donation Day on Saturday, October 16 at The Parks at Walter Reed was a huge success!
The COVID-19 pandemic has had devastating effects on employment for women. You DONATED, GAVE AND VOLUNTEERED to help us combat and overcome these effects. Your contributions will go a long way in helping us to continue empowering women in the DMV to achieve economic independence and to thrive in work and in life.
DONATED ITEMS We collected over 1000 dresses, blazers, blouses, shirts, skirts, coats and shoes. We are cleaning, sorting and organizing this huge intake of donated items. Information about our next Donation Day in 2022 will be posted here.
GIVE if you want to continue supporting Dress for Success, Washington, DC, we welcome your monetary contribution. It will be used to support and fund initiatives like the RED-Y Box, Virtual Career Center and Professional Women’s Group. Your tax deductible donation is an investment that will generate tremendous benefits not just for the women we serve and their families but also our communities. Click here to give.
VOLUNTEER One of the best ways to help Dress for Success is by giving your time. Reach out to volunteer to be a career coach or to facilitate a career workshop. Also, if you can offer an hour or more of your time each week to help women in need, we will provide you with the training, tools, and support necessary to connect with our clients both virtually and, when it’s appropriate, in-person. We’re especially interested in recruiting volunteers who have past experience in human resources or working with women in need. Contact us to learn more about how you can volunteer.
Thank you for your support and help in empowering women to reach their full potential and thrive in work and in life.