Dress for Success, Orillia

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Dress for Success

Site: Orillia

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Record #: ORI0405

Last Modified: 19 Mar 2025

Last Full Update: 18 Mar 2025

Description

Description (Service)

Program to empower women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and the development tools to help women thrive in work and in life, services include:

Suiting Program - provides free professional attire for job interviews and employment, for qualified women
Breakfast Club - 9-week pre-employment program providing a network of support and workshops on a variety of topics designed to build confidence in getting a job
PWG-Professional Women's Group - provides career development tools for employment retention and career growth
Clothing Donations - accept donations of Business Professional Women's clothing, that are clean and in good condition, Regular, Petite and Plus Sizes needed. Now also accepting men's clothing, suits, jackets, dress shirts, new work boots, new work pants/painter's pants, work jackets, hard hats, and men's coats. See website for clothing donation guidelines Donations.
donations accepted at Orillia Square Mall: 1029 Brodie Dr Unit 30, Orillia L3V 6H4, on Wednesdays 11am-5 pm
For Online Clothing Shop, visit Dress for Success Orillia and Barrie Online Store
For Orillia Social Boutique clothing sales: Fridays 11am-6pm, Saturdays 12pm-4pm
Currently accepting new volunteers, if interested, email Rosie at rosie@dfsorilliabarrie.org
See website for various events and sales, Upcoming Events

Service Details

Public Comments	As of Feb 28, 2025, Dress for Success will be located at Orillia Square Mall, call for more information.
Hours	Program Hours vary Donation Days Orillia: Wed 11 am-5 pm
Areas Served	Barrie ; Chippewas of Rama First Nation ; Orillia ; Oro-Medonte ; Rama ; Ramara ; Severn
Eligibility	Age Requirement: 15 year(s) - 65 year(s) Unemployed or under employed women looking for work
Application	Call 705-259-8200 or email rosie@dfsorilliabarrie.org for an appointment Referral required before receive clothing
Languages	English
Fees	None

Address and Location

Located In Community	Orillia
Address & Map	Orillia Square Mall 1029 Brodie Dr, Unit 30 Orillia, ON Canada L3V 0V2
Intersection	Burnside Line and Highway 11
Mailing Address	Orillia Square Mall 1029 Brodie Dr, Unit 30 Orillia, ON Canada L3V 0V2
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone	705-259-8200
E-Mail	orilliaandbarrie@dressforsuccess.org
Website	orilliaandbarrie.dressforsuccess.org
Social Media	Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DressforSuccessOrilliaandBarrie
Primary Contact	Rosie Williams, Operations/Volunteer Manager; Email: rosie@dfsorilliabarrie.org
Alternate Contact	Linda Reid, Founder; Email: linda@dfsorilliabarrie.org

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