In What Ways Could You Support Us?
Professional Clothing Donation
Wondering when and what you can donate? Please read these instructions carefully: “Donation Days” are the second Saturday of every month. We accept clean, new, or nearly new, professional clothing and accessories for women only. We require that all donations are cleaned, pressed, wrinkle-free, on hangers and ready-to-wear. We accept suits, pants, blazers, blouses, skirts, and dresses. We also accept accessories such as shoes, handbags, belts and jewelry. Please note that we only accept a maximum of 25 items and we are unable to accept any donations in bags or boxes. Additionally, we do not pick up or accept any mail donations.
Career Coaching
We provide career coaching for each client who expresses an interest in support during a job search. We are seeking individuals who either have job searching experience or an HR background. You will receive extensive training and full access to professional career coaches for resources and questions. We are seeking coaches who can check in with clients once a week and can support the client throughout the entire life cycle of an application process, including setting up a professional e-mail account and LinkedIn profile.
Individual Donations
Please make a monetary gift that will forever change a woman’s future. Financial support from our donors ensures we can continue to offer our wide range of programs—including those you’ve found here on our website—to women who are striving for economic independence and a successful future.
Corporate Sponsorships
Dress for Success Washington, DC is grateful to the many corporate partners who have helped our organization serve more than 10,000 women in the DC metropolitan area. These relationships provide critical financial support, enabling us to enhance the continuum of services and programs we offer to our clients.
Dress for Success Washington, DC welcomes sustainable, mutually beneficial partnerships that reward everyone involved—our sponsors, the organization, and most importantly, the women we serve. Dress for Success Washington, DC is committed to providing our partners with curated sponsorship and branding opportunities that work best for them. Each relationship is customized to achieve the company’s marketing objectives and provide brand maximum awareness while also highlighting the mission of our work.
Volunteer Your Time & Skills
Do you want to support local women during this critical time? We have a variety of opportunities for you to give your time and skills including serving as a career coach for one of our clients. If you can offer an hour or more of your time each week to help women in need, we will provide you with the training, tools, and support necessary to connect with our clients both virtually and, when it’s appropriate, in-person. We’re especially interested in recruiting volunteers who have past experience in human resources or working with women in need.
Facilitate a Career Workshop
Are you an instructor, facilitator, or coach who would be interested in donating your services to our community? We are looking for qualified volunteers to lead group sessions on personal and professional development, health, wellness, and financial literacy.