H.O.W! for Christmas - day 25 and results!

I realize that it is in fact, January 3, today and most of you have had enough of Christmas but we have one more post on our client's success to share.

Last Friday, before the New Year, Deborah (our E.D.) received twenty four thank you letters in the mail. We chose one to share with you today.

Dear Deborah,


I would like to thank you and Dress for Success for providing me with a complete suit to wear on my first day of practicum work as an administrative assistant.  The Dress for Success volunteer, Sharon, was very patient, helpful and supportive as I went around looking for just the right fit.

The suit and the accessories that went with it made look like a true professional.  The look bolstered my confidence.  I shall be taking part in the online courses you introduced to us to as part of the services of your organization.


Again, thank you for your help.  It is so great that there is an organization dedicated to women and one which understands our specific needs.  I look forward to the day when I can make my own contribution to Dress for Success.


Very truly yours,

A.A.

Lastly, we surpassed our fundraising goal of $3750! We raised approximately $4000 during the time of the campaign! Thank you to all who donated to help us reach this goal! 

Dress for Success Vancouver will be able to help over 25 women through these donations. 

A huge thanks to our supporters.

H.O.W. for Christmas - Day 24

Today's post can apply to anyone, whether they have just moved here, or have lived here their entire life.

My Success: Emerging from my shell!!

Why is this my Success?: I've been here in Canada for 10 months already and it has been a tremendous learning experience. At first it was overwhelming, but I am gradually opening myself to so many NEW things. Be willing to try, to believe there are good opportunities out there. Dress for Success is such an encouraging resource for me.

J.T.

In the month of December, we will be sharing the stories, experiences and triumphs of clients who have used our programing. And during these 25 days (December 5 - 31), we are campaigning to raise enough funds to put at least 25 more women through our programming.

To give one women access to the whole suite of programs at Dress for Success Vancouver, it costs the organization approximately $150 ($12.50 a month). Help us raise $3750 by donating this holiday season or giving the gift of a donation.

H.O.W! for Christmas - Day 23

In the time between Christmas and New Year's Day, it is usually pretty quiet. Today is definitely an exception. We will see 16 clients in the morning, and another 15 in the evening (a total of 31) with 7 of them coming in for their employment suiting! Here are some of the clients we helped this morning and their volunteer stylist! The red wall you see in the background is actually "Dress for Success Red", the red found in our logo. Due to some plumbing changes in this wonderful heritage building, the wall was torn down and put back up again, with our choice of colour! Our new "feature wall", provides a great backdrop to showcase our clients and their outfits.

In the month of December, we will be sharing the stories, experiences and triumphs of clients who have used our programing. And during these 25 days (December 5 - 31), we are campaigning to raise enough funds to put at least 25 more women through our programming.

To give one women access to the whole suite of programs at Dress for Success Vancouver, it costs the organization approximately $150 ($12.50 a month). Help us raise $3750 by donating this holiday season or giving the gift of a donation.

IMPACT 2012 on March 8th - Save the Date!

Save the date! This year, IMPACT, An Event for Change, will be held on March 8th, 2012 - International Women's Day - at the Rosewood Hotel Georgia ((the only Canadian hotel included in the Globe and Mail's Top 10 New Luxury Hotels in the World)

Ticket information will available in January! Stay tuned

H.O.W. for Christmas - Day 22 & Update

With 3 more days left in our H.O.W. campaign, we are please share that we are 83% to our goal ($3100 - roughly the equivalent of putting 21 women through our services!). There is still time to donate. All donations received by December 31st are eligible for 2011 tax receipts. Please consider giving and helping us reach our goal of $3750!


As you know, we love receiving feedback from the clients who have come through. Often, they will send a thank you to be forwarded to the personal shopper who helped them.



Client's Note:

Dear Farhan,

"Thank you so much for your dedicated help in finding the right suits for me.I greatly appreciate your kindness and good sense in grasping what I'm looking for. I really like the grey suit you picked out for me, as well as the white blouse :-)

Again thank you so much for helping me and DFS for your generosity.
S.K.

Farhan's Response (The note was forwarded to her via email)

That's a really nice note from Sue - I remember her quite well
and she was quite shy to start off with, then blossomed and smiled nonstop
once she saw how good she could look and how good she felt inside. It
things like that that make what we do that much more fun, gratifying and
really humbling. And you make it all happen so......a big Thank You to you
too!

In the month of December, we will be sharing the stories, experiences and triumphs of clients who have used our programing. And during these 25 days (December 5 - 31), we are campaigning to raise enough funds to put at least 25 more women through our programming.

To give one women access to the whole suite of programs at Dress for Success Vancouver, it costs the organization approximately $150 ($12.50 a month). Help us raise $3750 by donating this holiday season or giving the gift of a donation.

H.O.W. for Christmas - Day 21

Here is another note about the success of a client - though she didn't get the job - she gained confidence.

Dear Fabulous Dress for Success Volunteers.

This is a belated Thank you not for my wonderful experience in August (Where does the time go?) I would like to acknowledge my volunteer for her patience and advice during my appointment, The jacket has been super helpful as the weather turned colder. And I wore my outfit (all hemmed and buttons adjusted) to an interview and it really helped my confidence to know that I looked professional. Although I didn't get the position, it was a good experience. Again many thanks to the staff and volunteers and the generous donors of the clothes and services.. You make a huge difference!

K.R.

In the month of December, we will be sharing the stories, experiences and triumphs of clients who have used our programing. And during these 25 days (December 5 - 31), we are campaigning to raise enough funds to put at least 25 more women through our programming.

To give one women access to the whole suite of programs at Dress for Success Vancouver, it costs the organization approximately $150 ($12.50 a month). Help us raise $3750 by donating this holiday season or giving the gift of a donation.

H.O.W! for Christmas - Day 20

We are getting back into the swing of things, and wrapping up the last few days of H.O.W. for Christmas with 5 more posts coming!

Now that Christmas is over - it is time to start thinking of New Year Resolutions. Saving money often seems to be one of them. The client below started her resolution early!

My Success: Put a start to my financial planning

After working for more than 10 years, I have not put any thought or priority into my future. After talking with one of the PWG mentors, I gained so much confidence and interest in securing my future. Thanks to Lucia for inviting me to attend "Wealth Academy" seminar in June. I gained even more of a wealth of financial information through the professional women who came to teach us.

I now have an RRSP account and planning to buy a home!

W.N.

In the month of December, we will be sharing the stories, experiences and triumphs of clients who have used our programing. And during these 25 days (December 5 - 31), we are campaigning to raise enough funds to put at least 25 more women through our programming.

To give one women access to the whole suite of programs at Dress for Success Vancouver, it costs the organization approximately $150 ($12.50 a month). Help us raise $3750 by donating this holiday season or giving the gift of a donation.