Dress for Success Ottawa’s annual Your Hour, Her Power campaign kicks off March 8 in celebration of International Women’s Day. It’s inspired by the belief that when women have access to education and job resources, their contributions strengthen communities, increase organizational effectiveness and grow economies.

A GIFT OF $150 CAN PROVIDE A WARDROBE CONSULTATION AND PROFESSIONAL WORKWEAR SUITING!

We’ve seen women continue to face innumerable challenges. Women have left the workplace at an alarming rate over the last two years, and those that have remained struggle with significant issues with balancing childcare and housework, increased workloads, and loss of confidence.

Dress for Success is excited to bring back Your Hour, Her Power for another year to inspire hope and resilience among women!

Women like our Client Ambassador, Elizabeth. We are honoured to be part of her journey of regaining confidence and striving for excellence.

A GIFT OF $25 PROVIDES A SEAT IN A PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP

Elizabeth moved to Canada from El Salvador 12 years ago so she and her husband could find better opportunities for their sons. That meant leaving behind the career she loved as an immigration lawyer for the United Nations.

Arriving in Canada was very difficult at first. With no daycare support, limited English, and a law degree not being recognized in Canada, Elizabeth struggled to find work.

She was referred to Dress for Success Ottawa, where she signed up for the Suiting Program and a one-to-one Career Coaching Session. We have been supporting Elizabeth for several years and are excited that she has been involved in several other programs, like our All Women’s Empowerment Conference and Accenture’s Skills to Succeed Learning Exchange.

A GIFT OF $50 COVERS A 1-1 CAREER COACHING SESSION SO SOMEONE CAN CHART THEIR FUTURE

Today, Elizabeth works as a paralegal, is finishing her master’s degree in business law, and will soon take the bar exam to get her full license as a Canadian lawyer. She credits Dress for Success with supporting her as she regained her confidence and upgraded her professional development skills.

That’s why Elizabeth is asking you to support Dress for Success by donating the equivalent of just one hour of your pay.

“Donors should know that every dollar that you give to improve the career of a woman is making a huge difference, opening the door to each of the clients of Dress for Success.”

Donate today to give a woman or gender nonconforming person access to the programs, services, and tools that will empower them to change their lives for the better.

A GIFT OF $75 HELPS RUN A FIRST IMPRESSIONS WORKSHOP FOR YOUNG PROFESSIONALS!

In honour of women across the National Capital Region, give an hour of your pay between International Women’s Day and Equal Pay Day on April 8th, to empower our community and open the door for many more Elizabeths!

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Want to run a donation drive or support our efforts in another way in honour of International Women’s Day? Email outreach@dressforsuccessottawa.ca to connect with our team or visit ottawa.dressforsuccess.org/iwd-2023 to learn more!