May 10, 2019
I was penniless, unemployed, and my family had all but turned their back on me. My fear turned to desperation. I realized that if my situation was going to change, I was going to have to change it. I was determined to prove to my family and myself that despite everything, I was capable of providing for my son and giving him the life he deserves.
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April 26, 2019
I came into that appointment feeling very isolated. I felt like I was not part of Canadian society or any community. I was also worried about my job search and what the future had in store for me.
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April 23, 2019
Dress for Success helped me look professional and gave me the confidence to present myself to the world as I wanted to be seen: competent, secure, and skilled. DFS changed my life by helping me fulfill my goal of being employed.
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December 11, 2018
I realized cycle of abuse was continuing and I knew it had to stop it for my daughter’s sake and for my own. I connected with Dress for Success Vancouver and began to get the help I needed to break the cycle.
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October 4, 2018
Our first rental place in Surrey was with filled with mildew but we couldn’t find anything else that we could afford. I felt stuck. My E.I. had run out and we had so many bills to pay. With so few options, my husband made a decision. We took our son back to Calgary to live with his grandmother until we could become more stable. I was heartbroken. It was during this hard time in my life that I went to WorkBC to help me get a job. They referred me to Dress for Success Vancouver.
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