May Newsletter
Our founder, Diane Wilde, was in town and stopped in our Palm Springs boutique for a visit! Diane opened the Dress for Success Palm Beaches affiliate in April of 2010. Read more in our May newsletter, HERE.
We concluded our third annual Teacher Appreciation Shopping Experience, inviting local teachers and school personnel to select a free back-to-school outfit of their own as a thank you for their service. Over the course of two weeks at both our Palm Springs and Belle Glade boutiques 18 volunteer personal stylists helped 160 women find the…
In collaboration with the North Broward County (FL) Chapter of The Links, Inc., Dr. Nethel Stephens, an Independent Certified Coach, Teacher, and Speaker with The John Maxwell Team led our Professional Women’s Group in an inspirational first session of “More-Nopoly,” and a Financial Fast workshop to combat overspending during the Holiday Season. Read more in our…
Our annual Style for Hope Luncheon on March 10th at the Kravis Center was a historic success, raising more than $225,000! The on-stage conversation with “Style Icon” honorees Mark Badgley and James Mischka and our emcee, Shannon Cake from WPTV News 5, was at once engaging and entertaining. Read more about the event and our…
We are thrilled to say that we won Nonprofit of the Year – Small at Nonprofit First’s Hats Off Awards! We could not have won this award without the support of our volunteers, donors and DFS cheerleaders – so congratulations are in order for you as well. In addition to this award we’re also excited…
Despite the challenges we faced this year as a result of the pandemic, we are so proud of our team and their continued efforts to help women overcome economic barriers. Within the past year we have: suited nearly 400 women, held three sessions of our Road to Success workshop, raised over $30,000 in our recent…
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…