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From Kerry Barr O'Connor, Executive Director
In the United States, Women's History Month traces its beginnings back to the first International Women's Day in 1911, and 106 years later, events are being held all over the world to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. This year's theme is "Be Bold for Change" and we salute Maribel, Kaye, Marisha, Sylvia, Charleen, Evelyn, Antoinette,
Latonya, Kokka, Delores, Tyese, Destinee, Kim, Joelle, Tameka,
Candice, Anita, Raja, Leigh Anne and Patricia, who recently secured employment in an effort to achieve economic independence and strengthen their families. As UN Women, the United National Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women, reports, "An increase in female labor force participation, results in faster economic growth, so this is very good news for the Greater Charlotte community!
We thank each corporate, community, foundation, and civic partner hosting an event throughout the Greater Charlotte area and around the world to celebrate Women's History, including the cast of Hamilton on Broadway. Several members of the cast donated their paychecks to Dress for Success. Check these out: International Women's Day - Hamilton Salaries and Twitter - Hamilton Musical
Please scroll through the newsletter and let us know how you would like to join this movement. And as always, please support our partners and thank them for their commitment to lifting women in our community.
Happy Spring!
Kerry
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We're Ringing The Bell!
We invite our newly employed clients as named above, to continue their employment ascension with free membership in our employment retention program, the Professional Women's Group. Our next meeting is Saturday, April 8.
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Let's Get Moving!
Help Us Raise $30,000
featuring
the Stiletto Swagger and the Power Walk
May 13, 2017 at
Freedom Park
Join us for the Power Walk, a family friendly walk, right after the very entertaining, Stiletto Swagger. Watch these brave guys "raise the heel" for women and, help us raise $30,000. You can donate to your favorite swaggerer or to a Walker or Walk Team. We still have room for more Walk Teams and Swaggerers! Contact Sally Ganz to get started. Sponsorship opportunities also available. Please contact
Title Sponsor
Welcome to our newest sponsors
Ellen Holliday
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Swaggerer of the Month:
Meet "Mr. March"
Bill McMahon
Principal, Denver Defense
"One of the main focuses of Denver Defense is the safety and empowerment of women through training, firearms and situational awareness. This melds seamlessly with the stellar work that Dress for Success does. Utilizing the tools provided by both organizations, women become empowered and are better able to provide for and protect themselves and their families."
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Power Partners
We love to see our great partners and supporters collaborate on events and initiatives and that's what happened recently with our friends from Talbots and the Palisades Women's Group. The Palisades group has been volunteering at Dress for Success Charlotte for more than 5 years. Last month, the members participated in a fashion show at Talbots in SouthPark. In addition to 10% of sales being donated to Dress for Success, the members held a raffle and raised enough to sponsor a woman for an entire year!
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And, it gets better! Talbots has teamed up with O Mag to release an exclusive limited-edition capsule collection with 30% of the net proceeds benefiting Dress for Success. You can also make a monetary donation in store or on line through April 3 to lift more women in our community.
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Did You Know?
Women's economic equality is good for business. Companies greatly benefit from increasing leadership opportunities for women, which is shown to increase organizational effectiveness. It is estimated that companies with three or more women in senior management functions score higher in all dimensions of organizational effectiveness. |
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Celebrating Football Finale Success
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The 4th annual Football Finale was held Thursday, February 9, at the Charlotte City Club. The evening was a great time, with former NFL players sharing their expertise and humor analyzing key plays from the Super Bowl.
Thanks to our event hosts, Tim & Madia Barber and to our emcee, former NFL player, Deems May, and to fellow former players, Geoff Schwartz, Greg McElroy, Jamar Nesbit, Everett Brown and Steve Israel for entertaining us!
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THANK YOU
to the following groups and organizations for conducting Apparel Drives and Special Events
Carolinas Health Care System- PACU
Charlotte Chapter, Jack and Jill of America
Ellevate Charlotte and Bevello
Wells Fargo Advisors
If you or your company or civic organization would like to sponsor a drive, please contact us at 704.525.7706.
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Are You Interested in Volunteering with Us?
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Come find out more about us and the many volunteer opportunities available. The next Volunteer Orientation is Wednesday, April 19, 12:30pm-1:30pm.
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The Wish List
Maybe you don't have clothing you want to donate. So consider donating in-kind goods and services to Dress for Success Charlotte. For each item or service we don't have to buy, we are able to put donated dollars to great use! We are seeking donations of the following Wish List items: |
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We gladly accept donations via a check or credit card. Mail to our address below or call us at 704-525-7706. To direct gifts of stock, please provide your broker with Merrill Edge DTC #5198. The account is Dress for Success Charlotte.
Have questions or need more information? Call Kerry Barr O'Connor at 704-525-7706. Your donation is tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
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2017 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
| Carolyn Clarke, Chair | Meg Inglefield, Vice Chair | | Gilbert Galle, Treasurer | Edie Fletcher, Chair Elect |
Cynthia Forbes, Secretary
Directors
Colletta Bryce - Immediate Past Chair
Wendi Boddy
Jessica Graham
M. Ellen Holliday
Linda Kirby
Stephanie Sadowski
Kerry Barr O'Connor
Executive Director
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The mission of Dress for Success® is to empower women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and the development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.
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