I had been laid off during the recession and was just not having any luck until I came across DFS back in 2011. I was in disbelief that I would get a week’s worth of outfits upon hire. I had just had my son and none of my clothes fit. What really helped me was the training I received from their workshop. I just needed a little bit of support to get back into the workforce. DFS continues to nurture my career and work/life balance with the Professional Women’s Group. With the PWG we meet twice a month and my kids know that this is mommy’s time and my family is better for it. If you are the type of person that is hungry enough to put in the work, but just need an organization that has the right resources to help you, then this is it. I want to also give a heartfelt Thank You to the donors, volunteers, and to all of DFS. You really are making a huge difference in our lives.
I am a client at The Phoenix Rescue Mission Changing Lives Center for Women. DFSP has been such a blessing for me and many others here at PRM. From the amazing EXPERIENCE at their boutique where I was provided two professional business interview outfits to include shoes and accessories, to several opportunities through their Career Center to include a customized resume and gas gift card among other job fair educational items, I am so very grateful. I recommend anyone pursuing their best life in recovery reach out here for this amazing experience as well!
KS
Absolutely amazing staff who are committed to each person's individual experience. I was treated with sincere kindness and received a gorgeous outfit to interview in as I continue my journey seeking employment as a Leasing Agent and have never felt more ready! Thanks so much to Cynthia and Gina for helping me today!!! New me, new resume, and a new lease on life. :)
I can't recommend Dress For Success Phoenix enough!
They gave me various support through my job hunting period by giving me outfits for the interview, resume workshops, and interview practice. As a immigrant who was hunting a job in the US for the first time, those support were very helpful. They even provide me a week worth of cloths after I land on a job. Thank you so much!
I really loved that everyone at this center help prepared me for a job interview. I was having problems updating my job resume and Cynthia and her crew helped me so much. I am new at coming to Dress For Success and I would absolutely recommend their services for anyone wanting to improve your life and your career.
I only came in to get fitted for an outfit for an interview, but they helped me with my resume as well and they were all very kind and sweet when they helped me with everything. I really appreciated all the women who worked to help me (specifically Cynthia and Sylvia, I believe their names were) and I appreciated the fact that they made me feel very appreciated as well. Thank you to all the workers here who help make people like me feel good, look good, and know their worth.
Single mother provided an interview outfit, scrubs and shoes for work. These ladies have been amazing and really supportive in my journey of becoming a Nurse.
When I first moved to Phoenix, I was experiencing housing insecurity and the agency with whom I was obtaining housing resources , gave me a referral to Dress for Success Phoenix. I was able to receive apparel to interview in, as well as to start my new jobs. I am very grateful to DFS Phoenix for supporting me over 3 years now. I also am in the EducateHer Prpgram and have since then returned back to school. I am receiving full support as I am attending school. I would highly recommend you donate your time, professional men and women's attire and support them financially, which in return supports us financially as we actively and passionately pursue our dreams. I am a single mother ad appreciate their unwavering support.
I absolutely love Dress For Success. These women are for you and want you to succeed. I have always thought I was alone, but I am never alone with this organization behind me. I am apart of the single moms program Pathways and I can't thank this program enough. Words does no justice, get in. Talk all about it. Thank you so Much.
Dress for success is AMAZING!!! Everyone here is nice, willing to help and knowledgeable. This organization has given more than just work outfits, I got th confidence I needed to succed and the support. Everyone here truly cares about the clients adn their success!!! I felt heard adn the support from everyone here! Cynthia in the career center is the best!! She will be be your greatest supporter!!
This place is awesome! After working a warehouse job, I got a customer service job and they helped me with clothes and shoes and everything I needed. They also helped me with resourses.
Came in not knowing what to expect. Staff is a beatuful group of ladies that make you feel good and at home.
Took a resume building workshop, it has help me understand the purpose of the resume.
Love this program.
I began my journey today at Dress for Success after 8 years in prison, and the staff there made me feel like a human being not a convicted felon. I felt like a princess being fitted for her attire. They made sure I was comfortable with the clothes they provided and that I liked them. I felt like they weren't there to judge me but to help me transition back into society. I didn't know that there was an organization like Dress for Success out there but I am blessed that I was referred to them to help me get the clothes I need to feel great about my interview. I know that there is a lot of non-profit organizations out there but the lady's here are amazing and I hope they know how much they are appreciated for the work they do!!!!!!
I appreciate all of the care, support, and assistance from all of the staff and volunteers here at the Dress for Success Phoenix. I'm a coordinator who works with female veteran women who are experiencing homelessness. And on the occasions when I've brought my clients here to the center. They/We have been treated with such warmth, gratitude. The ladies always walk away feeling special. My words can never express how thankful I/We are for Dress for Success Phoenix. I hope they will always be here for those who need the assistance in getting back on their feet in becoming self-sufficient. Continue to keep up the GREAT work DFS!!
The faculty at Dress For Success have been very welcoming, informative and helpful. I am in the process of transitioning into a career and in pursuit of vocational rehab with DES and an Associates of Applied Science at Mesa Community College. Dress For Success helped me update and submit my resume and provided me with a styling expert to prepare me with the proper attire to accomplish the interviewing process successfully. I am sincerely grateful for the encouragement and look forward to working with this company to accomplish future goals.
i just want to say thank you to all the ladies at dress for success phoenix. They have been such a huge help in my process in better perpartion for my up and coming interviews with there help from the resume workshop to the fitting session i feel like nothing can stop me now thank again ladies yall are the real M.V.P"s... i had to add to my reveiw and say thank yall so much its only with your help i was able to get my probono legal services for my absaulte discharge and my set aside casees fild all free of charge and it would not be possle with out dress for success you lady's are really out here changing lives from the bottom of my heart thank yall so much
After retiring from the business world, I wanted to find a non-profit organization that I could relate to, and where my business skills could be helpful. Dress for Success Phoenix (DFSP) became that entity, and my way of giving back. It’s been proven time and again that helping women get employed and become financially independent has enormous benefits to the women themselves, and the community at large. And I’m happy and grateful to be a volunteer in that effort. Working alongside the smart and dedicated employees at DFSP is very inspiring. They give their all to the women they serve, and I’m excited every day I go in to help them continue to do what they do so well.
I have been a volunter at DFSP Phoenix for over 2 years and absolutely love this organization. Everyone here is passionate about the mission to help women who are in need of not just clothing and jobs but, more importantly, a sense of purpose and self-esteem. This organizatoin really makes a difference!
I am thrilled to be a long-time supporter of Dress for Success Phoenix. Now, more than ever, women need a strong network of services that empower them to achieve economic independence. Dress for Success Phoenix ensures this sustained success for the women who walk through its doors by providing meaningful support that keeps them connected with their peers long after they have secured a job. From suiting to career resources and job training, the positive impact to women throughout metro-Phoenix is unmatched. I strongly encourage everyone to donate to this worthy cause.
Giving back to the community has always been an important part of who I am. I believe that we all should give of our time, talent, and treasure if we are able, because one never knows when we may be on the other side and need assistance one day ourselves. I have been involved with Dress for Success Phoenix for the last four years. During this time, I’ve been a Board Member and have previously Chaired two successful events for this amazing organization. I continue to be impressed with the work that Dress for Success does in empowering women in our community to achieve economic independence. I’m proud to say that I’m a small part of Dress for Success Phoenix and encourage you to please consider donating whether monetarily or of your time to continue serving women whose lives are changed for the better.
I have been on the board of Dress for Success Phoenix for more than nine years and previously served as Chair. In that time, I've seen the organization grow tremendously, extending the reach into the community further and further. Through good times and bad (recessions, COVID, etc.), the staff and an army of volunteers continuously found new ways to provide much-needed support to women across the Valley. Whenever faced with a challenge, they rose to meet it with a smile and a "can do" attitude. Their work ethic never falters - if anything it grows stronger year after year. I feel very blessed to be a part of this organization and am so excited for the future and for all the women who will be served and whose lives will be forever changed for the better.
I have been involved with Dress for Success Phoenix for the last six years. During this time, I’ve been a Board Member and was previously Board Chair. I continue to be impressed with the work that Dress for Success does in empowering women in our community to achieve economic independence. The mission is amazing and one that spoke to me from the onset. I was introduced to Dress For Success by a colleague who shared with me the difference the organization was making in our community for women of all ages. The staff - our front line “angels” - are not only welcoming and compassionate - they have big hearts! They make the difference, every day, for the many women who come to us for our services. It is inspiring to see the transformations taking place and the confidence our clients exude after receiving coaching, well-fitting professional attire and emotional support during visits to our boutique. I like to think that the organization is imparting a little sparkle on everyone we encounter.
While suiting is certainly critical for making the next step in one's career, it’s all the other ways that Dress for Success aids our clients that makes the difference. We help our clients by providing them with interview tips and techniques, along with resume writing, to give them confidence in their ability to make a change for the better in their lives. We offer opportunities to participate in our Professional Women’s Group, so that clients can learn from one another and share their experiences. Dress for Success has a mobile unit that goes out into the community for on-site suiting at events. Then there’s the Teen Workforce Initiative that provides services to younger women that aren’t pursuing a college degree but instead are entering the workforce.
I’m proud to say that I’m a small part of Dress for Success Phoenix. Helping women take that next step is critical for them, their families and our community as a whole. Please consider giving your time, talent or treasure to this important cause. To the many that already supported us - a big THANK YOU! Together we are making a difference.
I have had the great honor and privilege of serving on the Board of Directors for Dress For Success Phoenix for almost 3 years now. Growing up in a culture of always supporting the community, I was drawn to the organization by its great mission and dedication to lifting the women in our community. The organization’s leadership, staff and volunteer teams are comprised of the most dedicated, compassionate and enthusiastic people whose high energy comes from their hearts. Dress For Success AZ provides a variety of programs and support to our clients – we are so much more than a Dress! I encourage anyone interested in showing their support for our women and community to donate or volunteer!
Giving back to our community has always been an important part of our family. Having two daughters and coming from a family of 5 sisters, supporting women's issues and encouraging success in the workplace is second nature. It is so rewarding to work with women in our community to find the perfect interview clothing to secure employment. When I suit a woman, I know I am also helping her lift up her entire family. Working with DFS to promote the success of women in our city is a joy and I couldn't be more proud to volunteer with a fantastic group of people.
-Cheryl
I first encountered Dress for Success in early 2018 at a local pregnancy center's parent classes. They had a rack of clothes and were encouraging all of the new moms to try something on then come in for an interview suit fitting. They also encouraged us to take advantage of receiving a week worth of clothing once we landed the job. The welcoming nature and personalities of the staff and volunteers made me want to go and once I did it changed my future. I started attending the Professional Women's Group meetings soon after and have been a part of this organization ever since. They have helped build me into a better woman, wife, and mom through workshops that discuss financial literacy, emotional well-being, personal growth, job search skills, job-related skills and how to use them to advance in your career, LinkedIn, resume' assistance, medical knowledge and assistance, empowerment, and sisterhood. During the pandemic, our meetings continued virtually so that we would not lose the opportunity to cover such important topics when we needed them the most. There are guest presenters for many of the workshops allowing us to grow our network to individuals in many areas of the workforce. Ms. Mary also offers financial assistance workshop series throughout the year that provide us extra support to reach our emergency fund savings goals because, as the pandemic has taught us, you can never know when you'll need that extra savings.
I am so grateful to be a volunteer with Dress For Success in Phoenix, AZ.
When I arrived for orientation, I was welcomed by the team and had an opportunity to shadow a veteran team member.
I was very impressed with the operation. The boutique was well kept and very organized.
Having such an inviting office boutique helps the volunteers to assist the clients. It is very rewarding to help women look great and feel more confident as they enter the workforce.
I've been donating at DFS for years but was working full time, traveling often, and have two small children. When I left my job during COVID I was looking for a way to give back to the community and thought this would be helpful and fun.
I recently helped a client that had overcome breast cancer and had gone through weight gain and weight loss during the process. She came in not knowing her size and was delighted when we helped her find her size and a whole week's worth of clothes that she loved wearing.
I love styling and I'm looking forward to helping in more ways as well!"
Laura Leonard