Upcoming Events

May
16

Toast & Tour

Enjoy complimentary wine and cheese, tour our space, hear from clients and volunteers, mingle with our team and fellow supporters, and learn more about how you can support Austin women.

This event, hosted by DFSA's networking and giving group, Circle of Impact, is free and open to the public, so please feel free to bring a friend or colleague. We ask that guests RSVP to give us an accurate headcount.

RSVP HERE

See you there, Team DFSA

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Jun
28

Clothing donation day

Donate your professional clothing at DFSA HQ!

As of February 1, 2024, DFSA will collect all clothing donations once per month with the exception of May and December. We will continue to accept Uber/gas gift cards as well as unopened cosmetics/toiletries, Chromebooks and other high-priority items like shoes, handbags and jewelry on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

All clothing must be professional and in new or like-new condition. For more information on items we accept, visit here.

Thank you for your generosity, we can’t wait to see you!

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Jul
18

Toast & Tour

Enjoy complimentary wine and cheese, tour our space, hear from clients and volunteers, mingle with our team and fellow supporters, and learn more about how you can support Austin women.

This event, hosted by DFSA's networking and giving group, Circle of Impact, is free and open to the public, so please feel free to bring a friend or colleague. We ask that guests RSVP to give us an accurate headcount.

RSVP HERE

See you there, Team DFSA

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Jul
26

Clothing donation day

Donate your professional clothing at DFSA HQ!

As of February 1, 2024, DFSA will collect all clothing donations once per month with the exception of May and December. We will continue to accept Uber/gas gift cards as well as unopened cosmetics/toiletries, Chromebooks and other high-priority items like shoes, handbags and jewelry on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

All clothing must be professional and in new or like-new condition. For more information on items we accept, visit here.

Thank you for your generosity, we can’t wait to see you!

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Aug
15

Toast & Tour

Enjoy complimentary wine and cheese, tour our space, hear from clients and volunteers, mingle with our team and fellow supporters, and learn more about how you can support Austin women.

This event, hosted by DFSA's networking and giving group, Circle of Impact, is free and open to the public, so please feel free to bring a friend or colleague. We ask that guests RSVP to give us an accurate headcount.

RSVP HERE

See you there, Team DFSA

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Aug
30

Clothing donation day

Donate your professional clothing at DFSA HQ!

As of February 1, 2024, DFSA will collect all clothing donations once per month with the exception of May and December. We will continue to accept Uber/gas gift cards as well as unopened cosmetics/toiletries, Chromebooks and other high-priority items like shoes, handbags and jewelry on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

All clothing must be professional and in new or like-new condition. For more information on items we accept, visit here.

Thank you for your generosity, we can’t wait to see you!

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Sep
19

Toast & Tour

Enjoy complimentary wine and cheese, tour our space, hear from clients and volunteers, mingle with our team and fellow supporters, and learn more about how you can support Austin women.

This event, hosted by DFSA's networking and giving group, Circle of Impact, is free and open to the public, so please feel free to bring a friend or colleague. We ask that guests RSVP to give us an accurate headcount.

RSVP HERE

See you there, Team DFSA

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Sep
27

Clothing donation day

Donate your professional clothing at DFSA HQ!

As of February 1, 2024, DFSA will collect all clothing donations once per month with the exception of May and December. We will continue to accept Uber/gas gift cards as well as unopened cosmetics/toiletries, Chromebooks and other high-priority items like shoes, handbags and jewelry on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

All clothing must be professional and in new or like-new condition. For more information on items we accept, visit here.

Thank you for your generosity, we can’t wait to see you!

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Oct
25

Clothing donation day

Donate your professional clothing at DFSA HQ!

As of February 1, 2024, DFSA will collect all clothing donations once per month with the exception of May and December. We will continue to accept Uber/gas gift cards as well as unopened cosmetics/toiletries, Chromebooks and other high-priority items like shoes, handbags and jewelry on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

All clothing must be professional and in new or like-new condition. For more information on items we accept, visit here.

Thank you for your generosity, we can’t wait to see you!

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Nov
21

Toast & Tour

Enjoy complimentary wine and cheese, tour our space, hear from clients and volunteers, mingle with our team and fellow supporters, and learn more about how you can support Austin women.

This event, hosted by DFSA's networking and giving group, Circle of Impact, is free and open to the public, so please feel free to bring a friend or colleague. We ask that guests RSVP to give us an accurate headcount.

RSVP HERE

See you there, Team DFSA

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Apr
27

Shop for Success: General Admission

Shop our Dress for Success Austin boutique and experience that feel good vibe where 100% of your purchase goes to empowering women! Find hidden treasures, including a curated selection of Impact Vintage pieces, at a discount while supporting our six workforce development programs. 

Saturday, April 27 from 10am to 2pm: Free admission to shop our sale and support Central Texas women.

GET YOUR FREE GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET HERE

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Apr
26

Shop for Success: VIP Preview Party

Shop our Dress for Success Austin boutique and experience that feel good vibe where 100% of your purchase goes to empowering women! Find hidden treasures, including a curated selection of Impact Vintage pieces, at a discount while supporting our six workforce development programs. 

Friday, April 26 from 5pm to 7pm: Bring your besties for wine, cheese and exclusive access to designer brands before we open to the public! Plus, a special gift will be given to the first 20 ticket buyers! Tickets are $25 per person.

PURCHASE YOUR $25 VIP TICKET HERE

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Apr
19

Clothing donation day

Donate your professional clothing at DFSA HQ!

As of February 1, 2024, DFSA will collect all clothing donations once per month. We will continue to accept Uber/gas gift cards as well as unopened cosmetics/toiletries, Chromebooks and other high-priority items like shoes, handbags and jewelry on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

All clothing must be professional and in new or like-new condition. For more information on items we accept, visit here.

Thank you for your generosity, we can’t wait to see you!

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Ps. Please be patient, we are experiencing some staff transitions and our monthly donation day process will resume in June. For April & May, you may bring your best 20 items on Tuesdays between 10:00am and 4:00pm. We will post information soon in regard to our June donation day.

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Apr
18

Toast & Tour

Enjoy complimentary wine and cheese, tour our space, hear from clients and volunteers, mingle with our team and fellow supporters, and learn more about how you can support Austin women.

This event, hosted by DFSA's networking and giving group, Circle of Impact, is free and open to the public, so please feel free to bring a friend or colleague. We ask that guests RSVP to give us an accurate headcount.

RSVP HERE

See you there, Team DFSA

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Mar
23

Clothing donation day

Donate your professional clothing at DFSA HQ on the last Saturday of every month!

As of February 1, 2024, DFSA will collect all clothing donations on the last Saturday of every month from 12pm to 4pm. We will continue to accept Uber/gas gift cards as well as unopened cosmetics/toiletries, Chromebooks and other high-priority items like shoes, handbags and jewelry on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

All clothing must be professional and in new or like-new condition.

For more information on items we accept, visit here.

Reserve your drop-off time here.

Thank you for your generosity, we can’t wait to see you!

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Feb
24

Clothing donation day

Donate your professional clothing at DFSA HQ on the last Saturday of every month!

As of February 1, 2024, DFSA will collect all clothing donations on the last Saturday of every month from 12pm to 4pm. We will continue to accept Uber/gas gift cards as well as unopened cosmetics/toiletries, Chromebooks and other high-priority items like shoes, handbags and jewelry on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

All clothing must be professional and in new or like-new condition.

For more information on items we accept, visit here.

Reserve your drop-off time here.

Thank you for your generosity, we can’t wait to see you!

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Feb
15

Toast & Tour

Enjoy complimentary wine and cheese, tour our space, hear from clients and volunteers, mingle with our team and fellow supporters, and learn more about how you can support Austin women.

This event, hosted by DFSA's networking and giving group, Circle of Impact, is free and open to the public, so please feel free to bring a friend or colleague. We ask that guests RSVP to give us an accurate headcount.

RSVP HERE

See you there, Team DFSA

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Jan
18

Toast & Tour

Enjoy complimentary wine and cheese, tour our space, hear from clients and volunteers, mingle with our team and fellow supporters, and learn more about how you can support Austin women.

This event, hosted by DFSA's networking and giving group, Circle of Impact, is free and open to the public, so please feel free to bring a friend or colleague. We ask that guests RSVP to give us an accurate headcount.

See you there, Team DFSA

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Jan
16

Toast & Tour

Enjoy complimentary wine and cheese, tour our space, hear from clients and volunteers, mingle with our team and fellow supporters, and learn more about how you can support Austin women.

This event, hosted by DFSA's networking and giving group, Circle of Impact, is free and open to the public, so please feel free to bring a friend or colleague. We ask that guests RSVP to give us an accurate headcount.

See you there, Team DFSA

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Nov
16

Toast & Tour

Enjoy complimentary wine and cheese, tour our space, hear from clients and volunteers, mingle with our team and fellow supporters, and learn more about how you can support Austin women.

This event, hosted by DFSA's networking and giving group, Circle of Impact, is free and open to the public, so please feel free to bring a friend or colleague.

We ask that guests RSVP HERE to give us an accurate headcount.

See you there,

Team DFSA

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Oct
19

Toast & Tour

Enjoy complimentary wine and cheese, tour our space, hear from clients and volunteers, mingle with our team and fellow supporters, and learn more about how you can support Austin women.

This event, hosted by DFSA's networking and giving group, Circle of Impact, is free and open to the public, so please feel free to bring a friend or colleague.

We ask that guests RSVP HERE to give us an accurate headcount.

See you there,

Team DFSA

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Sep
23

Shop the Boutique

Come out to support Austin women during our "Shop the Boutique" event hosted by Circle of Impact, Dress for Success Austin's networking and giving group!

When: Saturday, September 23 from 10am - 2pm

Where: DFSA HQ, 3000 S. I-35 Frontage Road, Suite #180 and the South Parking Lot

What: Enjoy complimentary mimosas and sparkling water while you shop and support Austin women. The event is open to the public and will feature $5 and $10 clothing racks where 100% of proceeds will fund our six workforce development programs. Bring a friend and receive 50% off your first item!

RSVP HERE!

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Aug
17

August Toast & Tour

Enjoy complimentary wine and cheese, tour our space, hear from clients and volunteers, mingle with our team and fellow supporters, and learn more about how you can support Austin women.

This event, hosted by DFSA's networking and giving group, Circle of Impact, is free and open to the public, so please feel free to bring a friend or colleague. We ask that guests RSVP to give us an accurate headcount.

See you there!

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Jun
27

June Professional Womens Group

We are excited to invite you to our In-person June meeting! 

Join us at our South Austin office with founder and leader of The Non-Nine-to-Five, Jen Shultz as she shares about the power of you dreams. She will tell the transparent story about her own vulnerable journey pursuing several life changing career shifts that ultimately led her to creating her business The Non-Nine-to-Five™. Jen invites you to connect with her on LinkedIn where she shares all things self-employment.

 Be sure to invite a friend or coworker to receive a voucher for 4 accessory items from our boutique! 

When:

Tuesday, June 27th, 2023

Timeline:

6:00- 6:30pm - Member check-in and Icebreakers 
6:30- 7:30pm - Presentation with Jen Shultz
After 7:30pm - Raffle for 2x $50 gas cards; plus a bonus raffle prize from Jen

Location: 

3000 S I35 Frontage Road Unit 180. Austin, Tx 78704

REGISTER HERE

What is the Professional Women's Group (PWG)?

A small group of employed women who come together regularly to support each other by sharing experiences, giving & receiving advice, and celebrating each others wins.

*Please note that these meetings are reserved for women who are currently employed.

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Jun
20

Path to Employment Registration Opens

REGISTRATION FOR OUR AUGUST COHORT WILL BEGIN ON JULY 10th

We know how challenging it can be to tackle your professional goals alone. Path to Employment is a 6 week mentorship program that is designed to make your search more manageable and rewarding. Have the flexibility to set your schedule each week, while you and your mentor work together to gain the skills you’ll need to help you land a new/better job. 

This is a 6 week program that runs from August 7th - September 11h, 2023. Each session is 1 hour long and can be completed virtually. If you complete all six sessions, we’ll give you $100 towards overcoming a career obstacle. Register now and take the first steps towards achieving your professional goals!

Sign up to get updates on important dates


Program Curriculum:
Week 1. Relationship & Confidence Building
Week 2. Goal Setting
Week 3. Resume/Cover Letter Writing
Week 4. Crafting an Elevator Pitch & Online Profile Building
Week 5. Interview Preparation
Week 6. Mock Interviews & Job Search Strategizing

Program Timeline:

  • Program Training - July 24th 12pm - 1pm OR 5pm - 6pm

  • Program duration- August 7th - September 11th, 2023

    If you have any additional questions about this program, feel free to reach out to lindy@dressforsuccessaustin.org

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Jun
15

Toast & Tour

Thursday, June 15: Join us for a special book launch party for DFSA client Shilda Fresch who published two books that are now available on Amazon: ‘Move out the way it's Adoption Day' and her newest release, ‘Better Together’!

Enjoy complimentary wine and cheese, tour our space, hear from clients and volunteers, mingle with our team and fellow supporters, and learn more about how you can support Austin women.

This event, hosted by DFSA's networking and giving group, Circle of Impact, is free and open to the public, so please feel free to bring a friend or colleague. We ask that guests RSVP to give us an accurate headcount.

RSVP HERE

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May
16

Toast & Tour

Tuesday, May 16: Celebrate our 20th anniversary with birthday cake, wine and cheese!

Enjoy complimentary wine and cheese, tour our space, hear from clients and volunteers, mingle with our team and fellow supporters, and learn more about how you can support Austin women. Plus, we will be celebrating a major milestone… our 20th anniversary! Join us for birthday cake as we celebrate the City of Austin declaring May 16th as Dress for Success Austin Day.

This event, hosted by DFSA's networking and giving group, Circle of Impact, is free and open to the public, so please feel free to bring a friend or colleague. We only ask that guests RSVP to give us an accurate headcount.

RSVP HERE

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Apr
20

Little Black Dress 10th Annual Soireè

This year's event will feature all the fun and philanthropy of previous years, including:

Buy tickets here!

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Mar
16

Toast & Tour

Enjoy complimentary wine and cheese, tour our space, hear from clients and volunteers, mingle with our team and fellow supporters, and learn more about how you can support Austin women.

This event, hosted by DFSA's networking and giving group, Circle of Impact, is free and open to the public, so please feel free to bring a friend or colleague. We ask that guests RSVP to give us an accurate headcount.

RSVP HERE

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Mar
1
to Mar 2

Amplify Austin

Amplify Austin is on March 1 & 2 with 24 hours of giving from 6pm to 6pm. Amplify is also the start of our Your Hour, Her Power campaign where we are asking supporters to donate one hour of their pay to help us support Austin women! One hour goes a long way, so make the pledge and donate today using our salary guide below.

We know you technically have 24 hours to give, but we encourage you to act fast by donating early to help us reach our goal of $20,000 by visiting https://www.amplifyatx.org/organizations/dress-for-success-austin.

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Your Hour, Her Power Salary Guide:

$20,000 - $10 donation

$30,000 - $14 donation

$40,000 - $19 donation

$50,000 - $24 donation

$60,000 - $29 donation

$70,000 - $34 donation

$80,000 - $38 donation

$90,000 - $43 donation

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Feb
28

February PWG Meeting

We are excited to invite you to our virtual October meeting! 

Join us for this months meeting as we learn about "Creating healthy boundaries within the workplace" hosted by Vanessa Yu.

Vanessa is a Leadership and Career Coach, who is passionate about supporting individuals connect with their authentic and confident-selves. Learn how to lead through challenges, foster inner strength and build resilience when stretching out of your comfort zone. You won't want to miss it!

Timeline: 

6:00- 6:30pm - Member check-in and Icebreakers 

6:30- 7:30pm - Presentation by Vanessa Yu followed by Q&A

7:30pm Raffle for 2x $50 gas cards

REGISTER HERE

What is the Professional Women's Group (PWG)?

A small group of employed women who come together regularly to support each other by sharing experiences, giving & receiving advice, and celebrating each others wins.

*Please note that these meetings are reserved for women who are currently employed.

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Feb
22

Untangled: A Discovery Into Black Hair

Untangled: A Discovery Into Black Hair is designed to empower those who want to know more about the intersectionality & depth within black hair. This workshop highlights how bias and stereotypes can affect young black girl's communities. Topics include the history of black hair in America, colonization, Eurocentric hair standards, colorism, cultural appropriation, adultification, modern-day introduction to hair care and hairstyles

This workshop is NOT a hair tutorial on how to do hair BUT it will provide basic education and hair care tips.

Register in advance for this Zoom meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYtdeqtrDMvG9KtsSrcox0dr_FQsRbj_5an

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Feb
16

Legacy: Channeling Power and Strength from Within

Join Joyce Kyles, international speaker, author, master-certified life and thriving skills coach, and consultant, as she shares advice and tips on how to channel our power and strength from within.   

This workshop will provide tools and strategies on how to live and lead with confidence, courage, and clarity to create and maintain a positive personal and professional balance. Discover how to highlight diverse backgrounds and experiences and how we can use our differences to leverage and propel our careers.  

REGISTER HERE

This event is hosted by the Dress for Success Worldwide online community. If you are not already a member, simply click here to register for free.

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Feb
16

Toast & Tour

Enjoy complimentary wine and cheese, tour our space, hear from clients and volunteers, mingle with our team and fellow supporters, and learn more about how you can support Austin women.

This event, hosted by DFSA's networking and giving group, Circle of Impact, is free and open to the public, so please feel free to bring a friend or colleague. We ask that guests RSVP to give us an accurate headcount.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dress-for-success-austin-toast-tour-tickets-404114727027

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