Dress for Success Cincinnati is proud to celebrate Women's History Month and International Women's Day!

Every year, March is designated Women’s History Month by presidential proclamation. The month is set aside to honor women’s contributions in American history.

International Woman's Day is observed to help forge a gender equal world.

Celebrating women's achievements and increasing visibility, while calling out inequality, is key.

In honor of Women’s History Month, Dress for Success Cincinnati is launching our Her Path Forward fundraising campaign.



Throughout the month of March, we will be fundraising to help local women achieve economic independence. Here’s where you can make an impact:

• Your Hour, Her Power! Donate the equivalent of one hour of your pay, and give a Dress for Success Cincinnati client access to programs, services, and tools that will help her achieve economic advancement.
• Spread the word about the campaign! Share this fundraiser on your social media, and invite your friends to help raise funds.

Dress for Success Cincinnati Opens New Satellite Location in Covington, KY

Last month, we hosted the grand opening at our new satellite location at The Life Learning Center (LLC) in Covington, KY. Guests viewed the new Style Studio, heard from DFSC Executive Director Lisa Nolan and LLC President and CEO Alecia Webb-Edgington, followed by a ribbon cutting ceremony presented by the Covington Chamber of Commerce.

If you're interested in supporting Dress for Success Cincinnati and our new satellite location, you can make a donation here.

Life Learning Center President and CEO

Alecia Webb-Edgington

Dress for Success Executive Director

Lisa Nolan

DFSC Joins 513Relief Bus

Last month, Dress for Success Cincinnati joined the 513Relief Bus in Cleves, OH. We are very excited to a part of this program that provides residents of Hamilton County access to many different services. During these visits, clients are able to be styled by the DFSC team and learn about our other career development programs.

Funded by Hamilton County Commissioners, the 513Relief Bus provides resources directly to residents using a community-based approach. The bus is a mobile medical and social services bus. The bus is equipped with the technology to provide an array of services from healthcare services, vaccinations, assistance enrolling in relief programs and always a safe space for Hamilton County residents.

You can learn more and view the bus's schedule by visiting www.513relief.org/bus.

DFSC Wins Best in Chic Reader's Choice Award for Philanthropic Women's Organization

Last month, Dress for Success Cincinnati had the honor of being nominated at the Best in Chic Reader's Choice for Philanthropic Women's Organization. Development Director Alex Morton-Green (left) and programs Manager Dr. Angela Rivers-Harper (right) attended to accept this award and connect with the public and other organizations.

Executive Director Lisa Nolan to be Honored as Woman of Distinction

Dress for Success Cincinati Executive Director Lisa Nolan will be recognized with the Woman of Distinction award by the Girl Scouts of Western Ohio alongside other women in the greater Cincinnati community, current Girl Scouts and a corporate champion.

Awards will be given in person at the Women of Distinction presents: Girls Change the World event on March 14, 2023 at the Queen City Club in Cincinnati, Ohio. 

If you're interested in attending, please RSVP here.

Cincinnati International Wine Festival

Looking for a fun way to get involved and give back?! We're proud to be a beneficiary of the Cincinnati International Wine Festival, which gives back its proceeds to 30+ local charities focused on the arts, education, health, and human services across our city… including ours! 

There are only a couple spots left!

Sign Up Here >>

Check out this month's opportunities at DFSC.

Women's History Month: You Are Beautiful Inside and Out!

Saturday, March 11th

10:30 am - 12:30 am // Dress for Success Cincinnati

Please join Dress for Success Cincinnati as we host a panel discussion on body positivity. We will hear from Mariette Sydnor, Ashley Amber, Gwen Kelly, and Tyeshia Marie, moderated by Ask Ashlee. Doors open at 10:15 am.

Free breakfast and swag bags are included!



Afterwards, receive a FREE headshot from Richard Corsmeier Photography!

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

Please RSVP to Gwen Kelly!

EmpowerHER

Defend Your Business, Defend Yourself

Saturday, March 25th

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

Please join KeyBank and Dress for Success as we co-host this woman empowered workshop. Connect with others as experts share how to defend ourselves and our businesses from potential cyber-attacks. KeyBank will be collecting personal hygiene items that will be directly donated to Dress for Success.

Please Note: wearing clothes/shoes that are easy to move in are encouraged. Light brunch provided by LuLa’s Catering.

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.

• March 9 // Priority High School
• March 15 // Ryle High School
• March 22 // Sojourner Recovery Services
• March 29 // Bethany House

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.

Her Path Forward Breakfast and Panel Discussion

To honor Women's History Month, please join us on March 14th for breakfast and a panel discussion on pay equity and the commitment to closing the gender wage gap in our region. This event is at capacity! If you have RSVP'd but are no longer able to attend, please cancel your ticket or let Alex Morton-Green know at alex@dfscincy.org. If you'd like to join the waitlist, please do so here.

• 8:00-8:30 Breakfast & Networking
• 8:30-9:15 Panel Discussion
• 9:15-9:30 Q&A

Featured panelists include...

Valarie Boykin

VP Human Resources Organization Development – The Freestore Foodbank

Mary Maune

Program Administrator – Hamilton County Commission on Women & Girls

Alicia Miller

Executive Director – Women’s Fund of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation

Volunteer of the Year Nomination

Volunteer Appreciation Month is right around the corner and we would love to hear about a Dress for Success Cincinnati volunteer who you feel is really making a difference, someone who you feel is passionate about Dress for Success Cincinnati's mission!

To nominate that special someone, go to Volunteer of the Year Nomination.

Donate to Our Amazon Wish List

Our clients are in need of personal hygiene items, plus size clothing and size medium and large women's underwear. (New and in package.)

To view all items our clients are in need of and to donate, please visit our Amazon Wish List. All donations are sent right to our office!

Thank you!

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 March 9th from 10 am – 1pm! 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.

To kick off this year’s annual Talbots and Dress for Success partnership, Talbots is excited to introduce the Butterfly Charming Cardigan, symbolizing hope and transformation. 30% of net proceeds directly benefits Dress for Success to help women transform their lives at work and beyond. Learn more here: www.talbots.com/life-and-style.

#TalbotsxDFS 

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:

Family Yoga

March 8 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am // College Hill Branch Library

Bring your little ones to a family friendly Yoga class! Poses will be accessible for both adults and children with or without Yoga experience. This class will help to introduce children and adults to Yoga in a relaxed environment. Kids can feel free to join parents on the mat or wander and play. Adults are encouraged to stay on the mat if they are aware of and comfortable with their child’s exploration! Mats will be provided for those who do not bring their own. No registration required. Learn more and view more dates here.

Creative Reuse: Drop-In Art Making with Indigo Hippo

March 11 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm // Cincinnati Art Museum

One person's trash is another artist's treasure! Spark your imagination through a wide variety of traditional and non-traditional artmaking materials provided by Indigo Hippo and create a new work of art while keeping materials out of the landfill. Follow the suggested projects catered to different abilities or let your imagination run wild. This program is drop in and self led, and takes place in the Rosenthal Education Center. Learn more here.

Create an Indoor Herb Garden

March 21 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm // Lebanon Public Library

Learn about herbs including common culinary and medicinal usages in this class. In addition, you will create a self-water wick system, as well as learning how to take care of your herb garden. This event is free and available for persons 16+. Learn more and reserve your spot here.

Hike + Write

March 23 @ 7:15 pm - 9:00 pm // Avon Woods

Led by naturalist Lara Wardlow along with poets Paige Webb and Michael C. Peterson, this free night hike in Avon Woods will engage with deep listening. After a short hike in the dark, sit by the campfire to write and reflect. Whether you’re a proficient outdoorsperson or new to the outdoors, you're invited to join.

Hike + Write is a series of programs that will bring together UC writers and Cincy Parks naturalists to explore outdoor/wild spaces throughout the city. Learn more and reserve your spot here.