Causes: Employment Preparation & Procurement, Job Training

Mission: The mission of Dress for Success is to promote the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and career development tools to help them thrive in work and in life. We inspire confidence, courage and belief in women!

Results: Dress for Success Denver opened its doors in 2006 and has served over 9,000 women who are determined to escape the clutches of poverty and make a better life for themselves and their families. Six different job readiness and job retention programs prepare these women for their job search, their secured job and their work/life balance. Over half of the women DFS Denver serves secure employment and our one-on-one job-readiness coaching program enjoys a 100% success rate.

Target demographics: underserved and at-risk women

Direct beneficiaries per year: 1,438 women of which 647 secured employment.

Geographic areas served: Metro Denver

Programs: Job-readiness coaching and workshops, professional clothing for interviewing and employment, employment retention, financial literacy and health/wellness.