Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Corporate Challenge Kicks Off!

The Kick-Off Party at Dress for Success Vancouver (Photo: Brian Hawkes Photographic Inc.)


Challenge representatives, staff and volunteers kicked-off the 2011 Dress Me for Success Corporate Challenge Tuesday night in style! Highlights included delicious treats, bubbly and a fall fashion presentation by Katherine Lazeruk.


A total of 12 Challengers will compete to raise awareness and funds for Dress for Success Vancouver through raffle ticket and button sales. Raffle tickets sell for $10 each – a worthwhile contribution for a chance to win one of 11 fantastic prizes. Buttons will be sold for $5 each; participants are encouraged to show their support by dressing up and proudly wearing their button on designated ‘dress up’ days within their organization.


The Challenge will conclude with a Wrap-Up Party at the Marriott Pinnacle Hotel Downtown on November 2nd. Tickets are now available via Challengers and/or through the Dress for Success Vancouver office for $40 each. Stay tuned for more information!


The 2011 Corporate Challengers are:


AXA Pacific Insurance

BC Hydro

Capital 1 Credit Union

CGA Association

FortisBC

Goldcorp

Klein Lyons

McNeill Nakamoto

Scotia Dealer Advantage

Teekay

Valiant Trust

Y.E.S!



Monday, September 19, 2011

Best Buy Canada Weighs In


Best Buy Canada's corporate office recently held a clothing drive on our behalf, raising 509 lbs of donated items! This included 104 pairs of shoes and 55 purses.

In addition to collecting and delivering the donations, Best Buy sent a team to sort through the items at Dress for Success Vancouver's office/shop. Much appreciated, team!

Thank you, Best Buy Canada!