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News to Suit You — Winter 2019 News to Suit You Winter a newsletter from dress for success houston 2019 Dear Friends, professional development through our programs, It is a privilege to work with my team, the more we address the needs of the women we serve. than 400 volunteers and our generous supporters As 2019 comes to an end, I think back on what an as we lift up the thousands of Houston-area amazing year it’s been. We have served more than When a woman comes to PWG meetings, she women who walk through our doors every year. 3,700 women year to date, impacting more than learns she is now part of a community. Initially, 3,000 children and our community overall. We she only comes for the classes; however, she leaves Since 1998, we have empowered more than have continued to grow beyond the suit, offering with a network of support and exposure to another 44,000 women, impacted 60,000 children and more than 20 programs to the women of Dress for peer group. We continue to break down barriers to since launching our Veterans Program in 2014, we Success Houston. ensure the women we have the privilege of serving have had the honor of serving more than 1,300 know they are no longer alone in their journeys. women veterans. This has all been possible thanks Together, we are changing lives. I am proud to to the individuals, foundations and corporations share that after three years in our Professional Recently, 24 PWG members graduated from the beginning on page six - we are extremely grateful! Women’s Group (PWG) – our ongoing career 13-week Financial Literacy program. Hearing education and networking program – women are them speak about their experience reconfirmed Wishing you a blessed holiday season! not only getting raises and receiving promotions, that DFSH is a part of transformative change in With heartfelt thanks, 85% can regularly afford meals for themselves and their lives. You will learn more about this program their families and 90% are more satisfied with life. on page four. By offering a holistic approach to personal and lauren levicki courville president YTD IN 2019, YEARS 3,700women have been of addressing the needs of underserved women impacted by 21and creating systemic change in their lives, their families and our community. thanks to all the individuals, foundations and corporations which allow us to empower the women of dfsh without HONORING government or united way funding. 16,600units of service Women Veterans CHAIRS Since 2014, DFSH has had the honor of serving more than 1,300 women veterans. Kim & Ted Hartz We offer 22 workshops covering topics such as: transitioning from military to Melissa & Dan Sugulas civilian life, career coaching, home buying, financial literacy, navigating Veterans AUCTION CHAIRS 1,300veterans Affairs and mental health. The goal is to continue to provide a network of support Susie Cunningham, served for our women veterans, to ensure they are successful in their journeys and help Kelli Kickerillo & since 2014 negate feelings of isolation. Monica Richards Bora Paula Laurie Inga THANKS TO OUR CHEFS: Social Services Industry Government Industry Ryan Bouillet, A Fare Extraordinaire; Brandi Key, Alice Blue; Monica Healthcare Industry Accounting Industry Army Veteran Army Veteran Richards and Claudia Richards, Arnaldo Richards’ Picos; Kelsey RAISED TO SUPPORT Hawkins, Arte Pizzeria; Vanderlei Bernardi, Avenida Brazil; Daniel $541,000 Berg, B.B. Italia; Laura Taylor, Bisou; Jorge Torres, Coppa Osteria; DFSH PROGRAMS Vanessa Lee and Melani Lindsey, FLOUR-ish; Sandra Herrera & Emily Rosenberg, The Four Seasons Hotel Houston; Troy Guard, Guard & 450 GUESTS ATTENDED TO Grace; Brandon Silva, Heights Bier Garten; Sue Nowamooz, Hungry’s; CELEBRATE Ellen Chen & Mario Del Pero, Mendocino Farms; Thomas Laczynski, Ouzo Bay; Mary Cuclis & Anita Jaisinghani, Pondicheri; Dominick YEARS OF EMPOWERING Lee, Poitin Houston; Dustin Teague, Relish; Jasmine Chida, SweetCup 21 Professional Women’s Group 558CURRENT MEMBERS HOUSTON'S WOMEN Gelato; Neal Cox, Tribute at The Houstonian Hotel; Stephanie PWG Hoban, Verdine; and Alyssa Dole, Wooster’s Garden Once a woman from the DFSH suiting program lands a job, she is YTD IN 2019, invited to join the Professional Women’s Group (PWG), the educational TH component of DFSH that focuses on job retention, career development 18 ANNUAL CORPORATE GUILD EVENT RAISES $135,000 ON NOVEMBER 14 THANK YOU TO CHOPARD FOR DONATING THE STUNNING HAPPY DIAMONDS SET and advancement. PWG provides a network of support offering women the resources and information necessary to become truly self-sufficient so they may support themselves and their families. % YTD IN 2019, 55 VOLUNTEERS of women 435DONATED only 11% of charities nationally evaluated have HOURS received at least five consecutive 4-star evaluations 2 11,153 employed 3 The Professional Women’s Group current PWG ongoing personal & professional development 558 members Community Partnerships + tuts public works Eleven PWG members participated in this five houston symphony 20 Programs | Growing Beyond the Suit This year, DFSH was one of four non-profits month intensive program focusing on story- Our partnership with the Houston Symphony included in Theatre Under the Stars (TUTS) telling, improv skills, vocal techniques and entered its fourth year in 2019. The Community • First Impressions Interview • Entrepreneurial Programs more. To showcase their new skills, the women inaugural Public Works Houston program, Embedded Musicians program utilizes music Readiness sponsored by Chevron facilitated by Accenture expanding our already successful partnership. participated in a community production of to teach professional development skills such Seussical at Miller Outdoor Theater, July 16 to as communication, resilience and perception. • Job Search Teams & Skills • One Year, One Job 21. Thank you to everyone who joined us to In addition, the symphony provides tickets to • Dare to Dream sponsored by PwC Fill the Hill and celebrate their hard work. One several shows throughout the year, enabling • Resume Reviews participant says of her experience, “I learned PWG members to experience a performance at • Women2Women Mentoring things about myself personally and professionally. • Mock Interviews Jones Hall. This enriching opportunity promotes sponsored by The Hamill Foundation I never thought I could perform on a stage, and exposure, accessibility and community-building. • LinkedIn Courses I did! I am more comfortable with the unknown We are grateful for this partnership and its many • Scholarships sponsored by Altman- and assured in my capabilities to pursue my benefits to the women we serve! • Veterans Program Goldstein Foundation goals. I am a better employee, mother and all- sponsored by around a stronger person after my experience.” Palais Royal and The Jerry C. Dearing Family • Speak for Success Foundation • Health & Wellness sponsored by heartwarming dinner sponsored by Christian • Professional Women’s Group Christian Brothers Automotive Corporation Brothers Automotive Corporation. One graduate sponsored by Halliburton and Vivian L. Smith • Success Pages Book Club Financial says, “Financial independence and wealth- Foundation building are top priorities for me, the tools • Computer Classes Literacy provided by the workshops will help me achieve • Financial Literacy sponsored by • Community Partnerships including For over 13 years, our Financial Literacy series my long-term goal of buying a home. In the past, Christian Brothers Automotive Corporation has allowed PWG members to take control of I made my decisions based more on convenience Houston Symphony, TUTS, Houston Astros their finances and achieve their goals such as because accessibility was my priority. Now, I am • Legal Literacy • Child Watch paying off debt or buying a first home. This researching banks based on how they can help me year, 24 graduates celebrated their successful meet my financial goals. This way of looking at WOMEN completion of the course with an inspiring and my financial health is a game changer for me.” OVER YEARS 200 13 demographics of after three years — sponsored by Palais Royal women entering of participating in 1,300Veterans women veterans Program served since 2014 dfsh programs dfsh programs in a prestigious downtown office building! RECEIVE PUBLIC RECEIVES PUBLIC 34% 15% On November 6, we hosted our annual As one women veteran in attendance shared, ASSISTANCE ASSISTANCE SERVED IN THE Veterans Program Career Fair where 14 of “This was such an amazing experience! I feel 11% MILITARY RECEIVED A 50% Houston’s top companies met with 28 women much more confident. Before today I was feeling PROMOTION veterans. This invaluable opportunity allowed defeated, almost hopeless. Thank you so much!” EXPERIENCED 25% DOMESTIC ABUSE IMPROVED JOB the women to sit face-to-face with a potential 84% IDENTIFY AS SKILLS 44% employer, hear about open positions, learn HOMELESS how their skills apply, and gauge their interest REGULARLY AFFORD MEALS 85% in working for that company. During the MOTHERS 53% event, an Army National Guard veteran SINGLE 85% SATISFIED WITH LIFE 90% landed an interview with an account manager at Allied Universal Security. She was hired 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% on the spot to work as a security professional 4 5 Elaine and Mario Cuervo Trini Mendenhall American Shooting & Tequila Kendra Scott Ruggles Black Diane and Jim D'Agostino Niloufar and Amir Molavi Centers Etro King's Bierhaus Running Warehouse Thank You to Our Donors Wendy and Dan Daboval Trish and Rock Morille
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