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Dress for Success

Site: Barrie

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Record #: ORI0405
Last Modified: 13 Aug 2024
Last Full Update: 12 Aug 2024

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 Barrie location on Wednesdays 12 noon-6 pm
    • at Hip Chick Design, 4337 Burnside Line Unit 4, Orillia, on Wednesdays 12 noon-4 pm
  • For Online Clothing Shop, visit Dress for Success Orillia and Barrie Online Store
  • Currently accepting new volunteers, if interested, email volunteer coordinator Rosie at rosie@dfsorilliabarrie.org
  • See website for various events and sales, Upcoming Events

Service Details

Hours Program
Hours vary

Donation Days
Barrie: Wed 12 noon-6 pm
Orillia: Wed 12 noon-4 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
Languages English
Fees None

Address and Location

Located In Community Barrie
Address & Map
Bayfield Mall
320 Bayfield St Dr, Unit 79
Barrie, ON
Canada L4M 3C1
Intersection Bayfield St and Hwy 400
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone 705-252-9200
E-Mail orilliaandbarrie@dressforsuccess.org
Website orilliaandbarrie.dressforsuccess.org
Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DressforSuccessOrilliaandBarrie
Primary Contact Rosie Williams, Volunteer Coordinator; Email: rosie@dfsorilliabarrie.org
Alternate Contact Linda Reid, Executive Director; Email: linda@dfsorilliabarrie.org

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