Founded in 2012 and based in Richmond, VA, Dress for Success Central Virginia’s commitment to empowering low-income women influences every aspect of our service and organizational structure. Our continuum of services includes signature programs such as Suiting, Career Center , and the Professional Women’s Group. With the help of our devoted volunteers and donors, Dress for Success Central Virginia has helped thousands of women across the metro Richmond area gain the confidence and credibility they need to realize their full potential.We're going beyond the suit....Our VisionOur vision is a world where women do not live in poverty; are treated with dignity and respect; and are strengthening their families and shaping their communities.Our PurposeOur purpose is to offer long-lasting solutions that enable women to break the cycle of poverty. Dress for Success is part of a global movement for change, empowering women to obtain safer and better futures.We provide each client with professional attire to secure employment, but we are about much more than simply a new outfit. Besides physically equipping the client with apparel and accessories, our programs furnish her with a confidence that she carries forever and the knowledge that she can actively define her life, the direction she takes and what success means to her.Our BeliefsEvery woman has the right to realize her full potential and achieve financial independence in a more egalitarian world. We believe that with the proper education, tools and action this world is possible.Poverty often affects women the most, and its effects on them and their families can be long-lasting. Therefore, addressing women’s needs is central to improving the quality of life for not only that woman but also her family, future generations and her community. In fact, recognizing the significant role of women in economic development is the smart thing to do, as well as being socially and morally right.We believe that achieving gender equality is imperative to developing a sustainable and just world for all, which is possible by acknowledging the crucial role that women play in the world economy.We believe that by building up a woman’s agency and knowledge, better synergies between gender equality and economic sustainability are realized, enabling her to generate a long-term impact in both her private and public life.
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