Dress for Success Pittsburgh Serves 10,000th Client
Dress for Success Pittsburgh was founded in 2005 and served 69 women in its inaugural year. DFS Pittsburgh is proud to announce that we served our 10,000th client in February 2012! The Pittsburgh affiliate has grown from an office in a church basement to three offices serving five counties and providing assistance to more than 3,000 women in 2011.
Join DFS Pittsburgh on Tuesday, March 13th for a celebratory reception at our main office in the Warner Centre on Fifth Avenue at 10:00 a.m. We will reflect on past accomplishments and look to the future with pride and excitement.
Dress for Success Power Walks
Join the Dress for Success Pittsburgh Branch Offices in Uniontown and Washington for their Inaugural Power Walk events.
On Saturday, May 5th, the Fayette Branch will host its Power Walk at Hutchinson Park in Hopwood, PA. Go to www.dfspowerwalk.org/pittfayette2012 to register. Contact Beth at fayette@dressforsuccesspittsburgh.org for more information.
The Washington Branch Office will host their Power Walk on Saturday May 12th at Washington Park in Washington, PA. Register online at www.dfspowerwalk.org/pittwashington2012. Robin can answer your questions at washington@dressforsuccesspittsburgh.org.
12 and 12 Campaign!
Our 12 in 12 Campaign is in its 2nd month! You can help by asking 12 of your friends to donate $12 to Dress for Success Pittsburgh online or through the mail for a chance at winning March’s prize – a gram of solid gold! Monthly donors will be entered into a drawing on the 12th of each month for a unique prize. Our first prize winner is Sarann Fisher – congratulations!! Donate today for your chance to win next month and thank you for your support.
Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community
Support Dress for Success Pittsburgh at the Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community on Saturday, May 19th. Online registration is open – go to www.walkforahealthycommunity.org and join us as we raise funds to help our clients gain and retain employment. Team prizes – For the month of April, the team registering the most walkers will win a prize basket! Start recruiting your team today!
Career Center
Career Center offers services and resources along every single step of the job search process. This includes resume- and cover letter-writing instruction, job search assistance, an Internet-accessible computer lab and mock interview simulations.
Professional Women’s Group
Professional Women’s Group (PWG) is the first and only national initiative of its kind, focused on specific workshops and networking as a job retention and career development tool for women re-entering the workforce.
Professional Clothing
Low-income women seeking employment face a dilemma. They have the drive and initiative to pursue employment, but do not have the economic means to acquire interview clothing or work uniforms. Dress for Success Pittsburgh answers that immediate need.
