Dress for Success on Womens Equality Day
Women’s Equality Day is a time to celebrate the progress women have made in achieving equal rights and opportunities. As we honor this day it’s important to highlight organizations that empower women to succeed professionally. One such organization is Dress for Success Pittsburgh, a vital resource dedicated to helping women in the workforce by providing them with professional attire, support, and career development tools. This article will discuss the impact of Dress for Success Pittsburgh and how it plays an important role in fostering women’s economic independence.
Dress for Success Pittsburgh:
Dress for Success Pittsburgh is here to help with the clothing, employment readiness support, and connections to needed resources women need to feel strong and confident as they take the next step in their career journey. Whether you’re in need of clothing, shoes, and essential items, career resources and advice, or simply a confidence refresh, our organization will be there for you each step of the way.
Dress for Success Pittsburgh is proud to have served more than 40,000 women in Allegheny, Butler, Fayette, Greene, and Washington counties since opening its doors in 2005. All self-identified women and gender-expansive folks are welcome to make an appointment at one of our boutiques, located in Lawrenceville or Washington, or stop by one of our walk-in mobile services events. You can find any of our three mobile boutiques at community centers, universities, hospitals, and other nonprofit partners across the 5 counties we serve.
What they do:
No matter what success means to you – a job interview, a new position, starting an internship/training program, or going through an important life change– we can help you dress for it and feel your best. Each woman who comes to us for services meets with a member of the team or volunteer and has the option to receive personalized styling and career advice as they choose their new wardrobe pieces, accessories, personal care, and seasonal items like winter hats, gloves, and coats. In addition to offering business and business casual clothing for interviews and more traditional office settings, our organization also provides uniform items for women entering new roles or training programs in a variety of industries, including healthcare, construction, hospitality, and essential services. We know that women can do anything, and we want to make sure they have the necessary items to do so safely and successfully
Get Started:
To get started, you’ll need a referral from any local nonprofit or caseworker. If you aren’t already working with anyone or are unsure how to obtain a referral, you can simply dial 2-1-1, the United Way helpline , and let them know you are in need of a referral to Dress for Success Pittsburgh. They’ll walk you through the process and send the referral our way, and a member of our team will contact you to set up a convenient time to come in for an appointment.
How to Volunteer with Dress for Success:
There are many ways to share your time and talents with Dress for Success Pittsburgh as a volunteer. If this is of interest, you can visit dfspgh.org to view a listing of current opportunities. Equality Careers is a proud supported of Dress for Success. If you have any questions, please email pittsburgh@dressforsuccess.org
If you aren’t in the Pittsburgh area, there are ways to connect with other Dress for Success locations across the United States, they have locations in most states in the US.
