Dress for Success Central New Jersey - 7 Counties

We’re thrilled to share that Dress for Success Central NJ is moving to a new, upgraded headquarters in March 2025! ?? This new chapter in our journey will help us expand our reach and continue supporting the incredible women and youth in our community! To help us make this transition smooth, we’re aiming to raise funds for furniture, technology, moving supplies, and essential boutique items. Donate here: ?? https://lnkd.in/eA3K-C8u Your donation can help us make this new chapter a reality. Join us in uplifting those who rely on our services ?? With appreciation, Melissa Tiso-Tenzer, Staff and Board of Directors of Dress for Success Central New Jersey - 7 Counties Jacqueline Fay, Lauren Nazarian, Aileen Kornblatt, Crystal Feliciano, Jennifer M. Antinoro, MHA, MSW, CFRE, Ann Cantalupo, Michael Cyran, Robin Doyle NACD.DC, Lorena Goodman, Ben McDannell, CPA, Jennifer Millner, Monica Saldivar, Wanda Smith, MBA, SPHR, Ceikia Stanard, Alison Wesson, A-CFHC, CertBBM, Wendy Wolff Herbert, Nancy Musco, Allison G.

We are grateful to our sponsors who are supporting DFSCNJ's Women's Empowerment Breakfast taking place on April 2nd. We are excited to have former Track & Field Olympian and Motivational Speaker, Priscilla Loomis OLY, who will be presenting "Lessons from a Professional Badass: Clothing Your Confidence." There is still time to sponsor. Download a sponsorship packet or contact [email protected] for more information. https://lnkd.in/e7pWsRej #confidence #dressforsuccess

Linda Maria Soto is dedicated to breaking barriers and empowering women in our community. As a Program Manager at Dress for Success Central New Jersey - 7 Counties, she plays a?vital?role in ensuring our programs are accessible to Spanish-speaking clients, providing them with the resources and support they need in their native language. Linda leads empowering workshops for women in Middlesex County and for high school students at the DFSCNJ Career Academy located at Trenton Central High School. In addition, Linda is a Latina entrepreneur and the founder of Linda Soto Cleaning, a?successful?business with over 20 years of experience. Through her work,?she delivers exceptional cleaning services while creating opportunities for Latina women in the community. As a Latina business owner, Linda intimately understands the challenges of building a business as a woman and a non-native English speaker. Through?determination and perseverance, she has transformed her dream into reality, and now empowers other Latina women to pursue their own professional goals! ?? #dressforsuccess #dfscentralnj #womensempowerment

? A huge thank you to OceanFirst Bank for supporting our Fashion For A Cause event on September 17th at the Zimmerli Art Museum, Rutgers University! Join us for an unforgettable evening as our incredible clients take the runway with confidence and style! ?? If you’d like to join OceanFirst Bank in supporting this impactful event, please reach out to Lauren Nazarian at [email protected] for a sponsorship commitment form. Let’s make a difference together! ???? #dfscentralnj #dressforsuccess #fashionforacause #fashionshowfundraiser

? Join us on April 2nd for a truly special Women’s Empowerment Breakfast, where we will honor the incredible Molly Shaw for nearly a decade of unwavering dedication. ?? Molly, your unwavering leadership, passion, and dedication have breathed life into the Dress for Success mission in ways that words cannot fully express. Your impact is truly profound, and we are endlessly grateful for the incredible ways you have helped our organization flourish. We’re honored to have Priscilla Loomis OLY as our keynote speaker, sharing her wisdom on confidence and strength. Lessons from a Professional Badass: Clothing Your Confidence is more than an event—it’s a celebration of resilience and empowerment. We can’t wait to share this experience with you! ?? Register for the Women's Empowerment Breakfast here: https://lnkd.in/ek2yWdkQ #dfscentralnj #dressforsuccess #WomensEmpowerment

In honor of #InternationalWomensDay, we asked some of our store associates to share their thoughts on Dress for Success Worldwide and women blazing their own trails in work and life.?Learn more about our partnership at www.talbots.com/dfs.

Today we celebrated International Women’s Day at Talbots where there was a fabulous shopping party located at The Shoppes at New Brunswick! ?? 10% of net proceeds from all in-store and online purchases today benefited us, supporting women and youth in our communities. ?? If you missed the shopping party, don’t miss out on the Hope Blazer! ?? Now through March 16th, 30% of proceeds from every Hope Blazer sold will go directly to Dress for Success—helping to empower, uplift, and style women for success! ???? Click here to shop and support us: https://lnkd.in/ekabMDQM Shop with purpose, make an impact, and blaze new trails with us! ? #TalbotsxDFS #BlazingTrails #HopeBlazer #EmpowerThroughStyle #HelpingOthersFindTheirWay

Happy International Women's Day - a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women's equality. You can take action by participating in the Dress for Success Women Who Inspire Campaign. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gJv3-kBh. #internationalwomensday #WomenWhoInspire #BuildingFutures #DressforSuccess #CreatingChange

Last night was an incredible kickoff to Women’s History Month! ?? Our CEO Melissa Tiso-Tenzer had the honor of speaking at Rider University for “Speak Up and Stand Out: Mastering Self-Advocacy for Career Success” with the Gail Bierenbaum Leadership Council at Rider University a community of accomplished women who champion advancing leadership, mentoring and philanthropy. Melissa Tiso-Tenzer began the evening by presenting on the importance of self-advocacy, sharing valuable insights on how students can confidently navigate their careers, advocate for themselves, and build opportunities for success. Her presentation set the stage for an inspiring fireside chat, where she was interviewed by our Director of Program and Community Engagement, Nancy Musco. The conversation was powerful, filled with advice on career growth, leadership, and self-confidence. During the Q&A session, students, eagerly engaged, asking thoughtful questions about their futures, career development, and Melissa’s personal career journey. As a proud Rider University alum, Melissa felt right at home, connecting with the students and encouraging them to embrace their voices and advocate for themselves. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for this impactful discussion, we look forward for more moments like this in the future! ? #womenshistorymonth #dfscentralnj #dressforsuccess #selfadvocacy #careersuccess

Honoring Debbie Troy for #WomensHistoryMonth ?? Debbie Troy has been a devoted volunteer and the talented photographer behind so many of our most memorable moments at Dress for Success Central NJ. Her passion for her craft shines through in every photo, capturing the heart of our mission and the empowerment of the women we serve. Beyond her lens, Debbie is an inspiration-pursuing her dreams fearlessly and always showing up with kindness and generosity. Her photography business is more than just work; it's her passion, and she encourages others to follow their own dreams just as she has. We are so grateful for her continued support and can't wait for another amazing year ahead! ? #WomenWhoInspire #DressforSuccess #Dfscentralnj