Dress for Success Greater Philadelphia Board Announcement

With a 21.7% poverty rate, Philadelphia needs a resource that is singularly focused on supporting unemployed and underemployed women as they navigate the world of work. The Greater Philadelphia affiliate of Dress for Success (DFS) helps women transform their lives and re-envision their futures as they secure meaningful employment.?

Our Board of Directors is a talented, highly engaged group of professionals who are relentless about serving and supporting Dress for Success Greater Philadelphia (DFSGP).? We are fiercely proud of our dedicated Board and thank them for their loyal spirit in support of the DFSGP mission.

“At DFSGP, underserved women find personal and professional renewal and it was exactly this benefit that I sought to support when I joined the organization in 2022. During my 30 year career, I was steadfast in looking for ways in which to advance the success of women.? The DFSGP mission aligns perfectly with that value.”

"Dress for Success helps provide long-lasting solutions that enable women to break the cycle of poverty.? I am proud to be part of a global movement for change, empowering women to obtain safer and better futures.”

"Coming from a lineage of hardworking women who strived to raise their children and support their families, Dress for Success' mission to empower women towards economic independence deeply resonates with me."

“I joined the Board because empowering women to achieve economic independence is a cause I am deeply passionate about, and I believe in DFSGP's mission to make a positive impact in this area.”

“DFSGP has transformed into a comprehensive support center for women. It's not just about giving, but also about equipping women with the tools and confidence they need to thrive.”

"I joined Dress for Success to be able to create opportunities for women to succeed, to help women understand their skills and to develop programs to enhance those skills."

“Emerging from the COVID pandemic, I felt the need to improve my connection to the community and engage with a worthwhile organization such as DFSGP that empowers women.”

"It’s a Board where I can roll up my sleeves and be more hands-on, and one where I felt my background and experience could make a difference."

“As a WOC with a nontraditional background and minimal resources at my disposal, I had an uphill climb getting a seat at the table. But I did it, and I want to help other women in our community get there too. We are much better and stronger together.”

“DFSGP has impacted hundreds of women throughout the Greater Philadelphia region. I am excited to watch us expand our reach, continuously supporting women and celebrating their personal and professional successes!”

“As one of the co-founders of DFSGP, I feel so passionate about meeting the needs of the women in our Philadelphia community.? Whether they need our help as they search for a job or a supportive network to empower them to level up and build a meaningful, successful career, I love thinking of creative ways to meet women where they are - both literally and figuratively.”

"I am the son of a hardworking mother who became a single mother later in life. I saw firsthand the difficulties that women had rejoining the workforce after spending decades caring for their children at the expense of career development and real world job skills, taking a?toll on their self esteem and mental health."

"As a woman working within the financial industry for 17+ years, my passion has always been in community services with a focus on women empowerment and truly giving back to underserved and underrepresented communities. The work that DFS has done worldwide for millions of women is unmatched."

"Philadelphia has a large population of people disadvantaged economically, socially and geographically. I wanted to contribute to helping a part of that population (WOMEN) thrive and succeed despite these challenges."

“I joined Dress For Success to help empower women to aim high and know that as women we have the ability to accomplish anything we put our minds to.”

The work of DFSGP is rewarding, and there’s an infectious energy amongst our team as we continue to make a difference.

Please consider joining us as a volunteer or donor!? If you’d like to learn more about our organization’s advocacy work and how you can help, please reach out to [email protected].?

Let’s advance the success of the women in our community!?