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As the Pittsburgh affiliate of Dress for Success® (DFS Pittsburgh) embarks on the journey of expanding its services to economically disadvantaged women, the organization invites others to share in aiding women in the road to self-sufficiency.
“In order to fully succeed, our clients need much more than clothing,” says Wendy Maletta, co-founder of the local organization. “We prepare each woman for what it takes to be successful in her employment, which for many of our clients also means dealing with the pressures of being a working mother.” DFS Pittsburgh addresses this need by offering image consulting, professional attire, interview techniques, and workshops on workplace etiquette and life management skills.
As a volunteer driven organization, DFS Pittsburgh would not be able to fulfill its mission without the dedicated volunteers who give up time during the week to help aspiring women.
- Are you able to coordinate a savvy, put-together look?
- Do you enjoy meeting new people, exchanging ideas and making a difference in someone’s life?
Then DFS Pittsburgh needs YOU!
The organization is searching for talented and enthusiastic individuals willing to offer time as Image Consultants, to help with administrative work in our new downtown office, and to act as donation pick-up coordinators, in addition to other assignments. “Volunteering with Dress for Success is a mutual benefit for all involved. Friendships are forged and there is satisfaction in helping a woman along the road to independence and success,” adds volunteer Patricia Deleonibus.
“Dress for Success Pittsburgh is more than just dressing a woman for employment. We provide more than just interview suits. Therefore, our need is much greater than just dresses, suits and shoes,” says Board Co-Chair Beth Slagle.
Below is a listing of our most urgent needs to outfit our clients for employment and the smooth operation and training in the office:
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Medical scrubs
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Non skid shoes and "Crocs" (larger sizes & wide widths a plus)
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Black and khaki casual pants
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White collared shirts
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Plain colored ladies t's and long sleeve shirts
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New Black socks and knee-hi's
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New Undergarments (Bras and panties)
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Steel toe boots
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Maternity clothing for work
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DVD player
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AV Cart to support 25 - 32" color TV and DVD player
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2 Flipchart Easel
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4 Full length wall mirrors
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Overhead floor lighting for three way mirror
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4 Desktop Computers and Monitors with CD/DVD players and USB ports in front
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1 External hard drive
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1 inkjet printer
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1 inkjet plain paper fax machine
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2 Large Whiteboards
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Gift cards for Office Depot, Home Depot, Sam's Club, Wal-Mart, Giant Eagle
Please visit the volunteer page at http://www.dressforsuccess.org/pittsburgh
to get volunteer job descriptions and form.
About Dress for Success
Dress for Success is an international not-for-profit organization that promotes the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life. Since starting operations in 1997, Dress for Success has expanded to more than 80 cities in the U.S., Canada, New Zealand, the Netherlands and the UK. Since 2005, Dress for Success Pittsburgh has helped more than 1,300 women work towards self-sufficiency. Visit www.dressforsuccess.org to learn more.
Dress for Success Pittsburgh
332 Fifth Avenue, 5th Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
412-201-4204 |
