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…
Many equate summer with a slower pace. But there’s no slowdown here at Dress for Success Palm Beaches. While schools are now in recess, back-to-school is already on our minds as we prepare for our Teacher Appreciation Shopping Experience, Monday, July 24 through Friday, August 4. The current term of Road to Success is in…
We celebrated the 2nd anniversary of our Belle Glade location, with Belle Glade Mayor Steve Wilson and South Bay Mayor Joe Kyles personally on hand to offer their greetings. Other civic and industry leaders attended, along with partner agency representatives, and a contingent of volunteers who were shuttled by bus from our Palm Springs location….
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 had the pleasure of suiting clients from our neighboring organization, Pace Center for Girls, a supportive community for girls to build healthy relationships, plan for their future and overcome trauma. Read more about our February happenings here.
As we approached the end of 2022, we reflected on several proud accomplishments for which we are grateful. First and foremost, we served almost 600 clients. Our 2022 Job Readiness program grant funders include Capital One, PNC, Batchelor Foundation, Quantum Foundation, Motorola Solutions, Community Foundation and Jim Moran Foundation. Our Shop for Success Pop-Up Sale at…
Our second annual Teacher Appreciation Week was a massive success – we were able to provide over 100 teachers with some well deserved pampering. Stephanie Susskind of WPTV stopped by our boutique to cover our event – view the full story here.
We have a lot to be excited about as summer is beginning to wind down. Our Teacher Appreciation Week, when teachers can come to get pampered for FREE, is well underway and bigger than ever! Our next pop-up sale will come sooner than you know it…make sure to come shop with us at the end…
In her first 30 days, our new Executive Director Joe Ann Fletcher has already had the opportunity to meet a number of our wonderful supporters at our most recent sale – and is able to say that we raised nearly $20,000! Hear more about Joe Ann’s first few weeks at Dress for Success and so…
While we are sad to see Mary Hart leave our organization, we are so excited to introduce our new Executive Director, Joe Ann Fletcher! Joe Ann comes to Dress for Success with over two decades of leadership experience in nonprofit management, fund development, and organizational development. She holds a master’s degree in Counseling and Staff…
