Dress for Success Cincinnati is proud to recognize Mental Health Awareness Month.

Each year millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental illness. During May, we recognize Mental Health Awareness Month to fight stigma, provide support, educate the public and advocate for policies that support people with mental illness and their families.

If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health issues, please view resources available to you here.

Thank you, KeyBank!

In March, KeyBank and Dress for Success Cincinnati co-hosted a woman empowered workshop. Guests connected with other women as experts from KeyBank shared how to defend businesses from potential cyber-attacks. After, guests learned self-defense techniques from Donald Varner, Co-Founder & Head Instructor at Kuntao Harmonious Fist/Urban Self-Defense Center.

After the event, KeyBank presented a check to Dress for Success Cincinnati for $10,000, in addition to a donation of personal hygiene items for clients.

Thank you to KeyBank for the generous support!

If your company or organization is interested in partnering with Dress for Success Cincinnati to host an EmpowerHER event, please contact Programs Director, Dr. Angela Rivers-Harper.

DFSC Visits Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio

In April, Dress for Success Cincinnati visited Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio for a Mobile Styling Event. During this event, 10 clients were styled in professional interview outfits!

Our Mobile Transformation Center allows us to travel to organizations to meet women where they are. By traveling to them, we help eliminate transportation as a barrier to women who are in need of our services.

If your agency or organization would like additional information about scheduling, participating or volunteering for a Mobile event, email our Styling Services Manager at kblack@dfscincy.org.

2022 Volunteer of the Year

Congratulations to Jinada Snell, our 2022 Volunteer of the Year recipient!

Thank you, Jinada, for all of your hard work and dedication over the past year. Our mission would not be possible without all of the support from our volunteers!

Get Involved at Dress for Success!

• We need volunteers to help set-up and greet customers at the Portaluca Warehouse Sale May 11th - 13th.

• Mock Interviewers Needed! During these mock interviews, clients can practice their interviews with real employers. We need volunteers on May 10th and May 31st to help conduct interviews!

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Check out this month's opportunities at DFSC.

EmpowerHER: Entrepreneurship and the Art of Problem Solving

Saturday, May 20th

10:00 am - 12:00 pm // Dress for Success Cincinnati

Please join Dress for Success Cincinnati as we hear from Dr. Sara Hall, a Principal Consultant at PA Consulting.

Free breakfast and swag bags are included! Portaluca Boutique will be open!

All women, no matter where you are in your professional journey, are welcome!

Please RSVP to Gwen Kelly!

HigherHER

Dress for Success Cincinnati will be holding mock interviews every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month in 2023!

During these mock interviews, women can practice their interviews with real employers.

If your organization is interested in volunteering to host mock interviews, please reach out to Volunteer Manager Courtney Shannon.

Contact Courtney Shannon >>

StyleHER

The Mobile Career Transformation Center allows us to take our full complement of styling services to women across the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky region. See below for upcoming events.

• May 10th // Bethany House
• May 17th // SELF at Ohio Means Jobs Butler County
• May 26th // 513Relief Bus - Re Entry One Stop at the Sharonville Convention Center

If your agency or organization would like additional information about scheduling, participating or volunteering for a Mobile event, email our Styling Services Manager at kblack@dfscincy.org.

Portaluca Warehouse Sale and 20th Anniversary Celebration

Please join Portaluca Boutique May 11th - 13th for our Spring Warehouse Sale! Fill a bag with fabulous fashions for only $20!

Thursday May 11th: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Friday May 12th: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Saturday May 13th: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

We will also be continuing the exciting 20th anniversary celebration!

• The first 20 people each day will receive a FREE reusable Portaluca shopping bag! (Additional will be available for purchase)
• Enter our raffle for a chance to win one of THREE amazing prizes!

Please enter through the back of the building.

All proceeds benefit Dress for Success Cincinnati!

Attend a Volunteer Open House

Are you looking for a new way to help support women in your community?

Stop by our next volunteer open house on May 11th from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm! Join us to meet the Dress for Success Cincinnati team, learn about the various volunteer opportunities and find out why you should volunteer with us. If you can’t make it but would like to learn more about volunteering, please reach out to the Volunteer Manager, Courtney Shannon at cshannon@dfscincy.org.

Donations are Paused

In order to prepare for the Portaluca Warehouse Sale, all donations will be paused until May 23rd. We apologize for any inconvenience.

New opportunities and events for you to discover in our area.

Dress for Success Cincinnati is committed to bringing you new opportunities to learn and connect with our Cincinnati community. Here are some upcoming opportunities for you to get involved and stay connected:

Mobile Food Pantry

May 9 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm // The Welcome Project

Cincinnati-Hamilton County Community Action Agency is hosting a mobile food pantry located at The Welcome Project, 2936 Colerain Ave, on May 9th. This event is FREE, open to the public, and first come, first served.

We Got You Sis: Supporting our Black Mamas Community Talkback

May 11 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm // Contemporary Arts Center

Join Queens Village & 33 West Studios for a candid conversation about how family, friends, and allies can show up and support Black mamas in their journey into motherhood. Featuring Lead Artist Christina Garrett, postpartum doula Brittany Brunner, and Through Her Eyes Black Mamas Artists moderated by Queens Village Senior Communications Specialist Danyelle Bush. Learn more about this free event here.

Art on Vine

May 14 @ 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm // Washington Park

Join Art on Vine for a monthly art show that features fine art and handmade goods from over 80 talented artists throughout the Ohio region. Since its debut in 2012, Art on Vine has hosted over 100 events and donated to over 20 local nonprofit organizations. May's art show will be held at Washington Park in Downtown Cincinnati. Mix and mingle with attendees and regional artists as you glance through original art pieces and goods.

ProKids 2023 Friends of Children Breakfast

May 14 @ 8:00 am - 9:00 am // Cintas Center

Join ProKids at the ProKids 2023 Friends of Children Breakfast at the Cintas Center. This hour-long program features a story of a family served by ProKids and speakers including ProKids Executive Director, Tracy Cook. This free event is a great way to get introduced to ProKids and the work they do to ensure the children they serve have the best chance at a childhood in a safe, permanent and nurturing home. To attend this event you must RSVP online here.