YES! Columbus

BTS from our last After Hours volunteer event ?? These women worked in the Dress for Success Columbus boutique during a Thursday After Hours shift. Whether organizing clothing racks, performing light cleaning, sorting donations, or completing special projects, we enjoy a night of serving and connecting with others in the YES community! Spots are available for our next After Hours on Saturday, March 22nd, from 10 AM - Noon ?? Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/gW34QqR5

According to a 2023 survey from the American Psychological Association, "women say they’re stressed, misunderstood, and alone." We work to empower women to achieve professional success and economic independence. Our organization provides support, content, programming, and networking opportunities for professional development. Join us this Friday, March 21st, for Happy Hour (4:00 - 6:00 PM) at Chocolate Cafe for our first 2025 community event, Let's Wine About It. Grab a glass of wine?or mocktail and yummy bites as women band together to be thoughtful audiences for each other. Please RSVP to us at [email protected]. Attendees will cover their optional purchases. Please drink responsibly. Read more about the survey: https://lnkd.in/em2paNM3

Did you know that psychologists believe venting to a thoughtful audience helps us to process our frustrations while building connections cognitively? So... let’s wine about it at our first 2025 community event! Join YES! Columbus on Friday, March 21 between 4:00 - 6:00 PM at Chocolate Cafe Grandview for a glass of wine/mocktail and yummy bites as women band together to be that thoughtful audience for each other. Please RSVP to us via email at [email protected]. Attendees will cover their own optional purchases. Please drink responsibly.

Look for a sign to get a new headshot? ?? Find three good reasons why you should come to our signature Headshot Event below! Join us on Wednesday, April 2 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM at Jorgensen Farms. We're excited for the magic that Autumn Theodore, our event photographer, will capture! ? Grab your tickets and time slot: https://lnkd.in/gJx-_cGE

Last month, (most) of our board members gathered for our annual retreat to plan and strategize for 2025. We're excited about our upcoming events and continuing to build our community! Thank you to Ian Crumpler for capturing magical moments and new headshots for those in attendance. Also, thank you to Homies Suite in Powell for hosting us ?? #empowerwomen #dressforsuccess #yescolumbus #boardretreat #youngprofessionals

An outdated headshot is so YESterday! Join us on April 2nd to get a new professional headshot by Autumn Theodore Photography! 100% of tickets purchased go directly to Dress for Success Columbus in support of their mission of empowering women to achieve economic independence in our community.

Do you need a new headshot? That’s right, we’re bringing back one of our most popular events. Join us on Wednesday, April 2 for our Headshot Event at The Oak Grove at Jorgensen Farms (7500 Harlem Road, Westerville, OH 43081). WHAT TO LOOK FORWARD TO: -Headshots x Autumn Theodore Photography -Borrow a Blazer x Dress for Success Columbus -Hair Touchups x Blo Lewis Center -Makeup Touchups x The Modest Makeup Artist -Beverages + Light Snacks x provided by ATIG and First Financial Bank Ticket sales support Dress for Success Columbus. Grab yours here: https://lnkd.in/g6-_WxPg

Celebrate Galentine's Day with us tomorrow!

Enjoyed my time at the YES! Columbus Board Members Retreat, where we spent the day building community and strategizing for 2025. We have some exciting initiatives planned for how we’ll continue to support, drive awareness, and amplify Dress for Success Columbus’s impact. #dfs #YesColumbus #Leadership #CommunityImpact

Here's a sneak peak at our first board meeting?? This year, we have eighteen dedicated board volunteers striving to organize thrilling events, foster community for women, and raise funds for Dress for Success Columbus! We convene monthly across Columbus to strategize gatherings, volunteer activities, and community-building initiatives to empower women. Stay tuned for upcoming event details! P.S. Thank you to Tailored Management for allowing us to meet in your great space!