August 4, 2016
Clarita Casiver was an ambassador for our IMPACT 360 event, and one of six Professional Women’s Group clients chosen to walk down the runway for our fashion show. Having been involved with Dress for Success since November 2015 and currently undergoing PWG since January 2016, she recently spoke at our Donor Appreciation Party to show her incessant support for the programs that continue to support her.
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April 20, 2016
Trude Huebner is one of our most involved former clients. She came to us after being laid off, and returned several years later after surviving breast cancer. She has experienced many of our programmes—dressing services, career centre workshops, and the Professional Women’s Group (PWG), through which she coordinated a Community Action Project (CAP) in 2011. These days, she’s the volunteer speaker coordinator for PWG and PWG alumni. On May 12th, Trude has been selected with six other PWG clients
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February 9, 2016
Wendee’s journey with Dress for Success began with a dressing services appointment a couple years ago. Now graduated from the 18-month PWG program, she feels that the support of this program along with colleagues from the program have contributed immeasurably to her personal and professional growth.
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November 25, 2015
Meet Serena Cripps, a Professional Women’s Group graduate and recipient of the Dress for Success Vancouver inaugural Inspiration Award. Lorie Corcuera, Serena’s mentor, presented the award to her at the Success Luncheon fundraiser on November 4th, 2015. Serena was recognized for her outstanding leadership and achievement within her community. Here is her inspiring story.
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August 20, 2015
Professional Women’s Group (PWG) client Tarana Sultan won a scholarship to attend our Success Summit in Alexandria, Virginia in 2014 to learn about creating a Community Action Project (CAP) that would give back to her community. Tarana decided to give back to the Somali Youth Association of BC (SYABC), established to help settle new comers, refugees and immigrants to Canada.
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