“I selected Dress for Success because their mission is to empower women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and developmental tools to help women thrive in work and in life. Their mission statement relates to me because I was given a similar opportunity and without that support I wouldn't be where I am today. Thank You to West + Main Homes for this Feel Good Friday Contribution that allows us to give back to the community.”
-Shawntel Techaira, West + Main Homes
Our Mission
The mission of Dress for Success® is to empower women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and the development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.
Our Vision
Our vision is a world where women do not live in poverty. We strive for a world where all women are financially independent, are treated with dignity and respect and are directly impacting their lives and those of their families. We aspire to a world that fully harnesses the power of women and recognizes their role in economic sustainability.
Our Purpose
“we are about much more than simply a new outfit”
Our purpose is to offer long-lasting solutions that enable women to break the cycle of poverty. Dress for Success is part of a global movement for change, empowering women to obtain safer and better futures.
We provide each client with professional attire to secure employment, but we are about much more than simply a new outfit. Besides physically equipping the client with apparel and accessories, our programs furnish her with a confidence that she carries forever and the knowledge that she can actively define her life, the direction she takes and what success means to her.
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Our Beliefs
Every woman has the right to realize her full potential and achieve financial independence in a more egalitarian world. We believe that with the proper education, tools and action this world is possible.
Poverty often affects women the most, and its effects on them and their families can be long-lasting. Therefore, addressing women’s needs is central to improving the quality of life for not only that woman but also her family, future generations and her community. In fact, recognizing the significant role of women in economic development is the smart thing to do, as well as being socially and morally right.
We believe that achieving gender equality is imperative to developing a sustainable and just world for all, which is possible by acknowledging the crucial role that women play in the world economy.
We believe that by building up a woman’s agency and knowledge, better synergies between gender equality and economic sustainability are realized, enabling her to generate a long-term impact in both her private and public life.
Working Together
We are an ever-expanding network of affiliates who work together with referral agencies, volunteers and companies across the world to make a big impact in women’s lives. By supporting each other, we can reach a greater number of women and make our vision a reality.
Dress for Success Denver Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Statement
Our Clients Matter to Us
Inclusion, Diversity and Equity fuels the spirit and heart of who we are and what we do. We are passionate about ensuring that everyone feels heard and valued for their true selves, no matter their story, their current circumstances, or who they are. The keys for the disruption of the poverty cycle include career development, financial education, and the reinstitution of hope. We succeed when everyone leaves us feeling prepared, supported, accepted, and hopeful.
Since 2006, Dress for Success Denver has transformed the lives of over 18,000 women and distributed more than $1,000,000 in clothing and accessories. We provide at-risk women with job readiness tools, professional attire and post employment support to assist them in their efforts to achieve economic self-sufficiency. DFS Denver has four signature programs:
Our programs help our clients to become employed; stay employed; achieve promotions and raises; participate in valuable networking and leadership opportunities; strengthen financial literacy; and embrace life-long learning as they move towards economic independence. In 2021,
68% of women participating in our programs keep their jobs for 1 year or more.
81% of our Going Places Network (GPN) program graduates secure employment
34 women graduated from Financial Education classes.
Over 70 women attend the Professional Women’s Group (PWG) virtual program that provides employed clients with support, information and inspiration to growth their professional networks, stay employed and move forward with their career development.
Over 40 women utilized the Career Coaching program that offers one-on-one coaching with trained volunteers that offer feedback on resumes, cover letters and conduct mock interviewing as well as great interview techniques.
Over 3,500 individual touch points for clients who are at or below the poverty line.
Did you know?
More than 200 agencies in metro Denver refer women to our programs
Over 900 women a year, receive assistance including no contact Success Bags, Career Coaching, virtual financial education and employment retention programs.
