Authority Magazine
Ade highlights the role Dress for Success Vancouver played in supporting her during the transition, emphasizing the power of community, connection, and dignity-centred support. Her story reflects what we see every day: when women and gender-diverse individuals are supported with confidence and opportunity, resilience grows and new possibilities take shape.
International Women’s Day
Economic mobility is the foundation for lasting change. Confidence, access, and opportunity are not extras. They are essentials. International Women’s Day invites us to consider how shared investment and collective action can help close these gaps and create pathways forward.
Richmond Sentinel
We are honoured to share that the Richmond Sentinel has featured Iyeba Maclayton as the recipient of Dress for Success Vancouver’s 2025 Inspiration Award. Iyeba’s journey reflects the power of community, resilience, and possibility. Through our programs, she rebuilt her confidence, strengthened her career path, and stepped into a new leadership role. Today, she continues […]
CBC Listen: On The Coast
Gloria Macarenko of CBC’s On The Coast recently interviewed our Executive Director, Amanda Sayfy, as part of their Spirit of Giving series, which highlights individuals and organizations across Metro Vancouver who are making a difference in their communities. We are so grateful to CBC for shining a light on Dress for Success Vancouver, and the […]
5 Reasons To Support A Local Nonprofit This Giving Season | VITA
This article puts a spotlight on why community-based giving matters more than ever, and highlights exactly why supporting a local nonprofit like Dress for Success Vancouver can create powerful ripple effects. We’re honoured to be featured in this piece, the article walks through meaningful reasons to give now: from boosting your own sense of purpose, […]
Anh & Chi: Thank you for your support
We are so grateful to Anh & Chi and their partner restaurant, Good Thief, for their incredible support through the Reservation by Donation program. They raised $27,450 in support of our free, year-round programs – from Dressing Services and career development to leadership, mentorship, and community connection through the Working Women’s Group. This generosity directly […]
Voted Least Likely with Leah Yard
In this special episode, Iyeba Maclayton, recipient of our 2025 Inspiration Award, shares her powerful journey from the Niger Delta to Vancouver with Voted Least Likely host, Leah Yard. She speaks candidly about navigating a new culture, rebuilding her confidence, and finding her footing through moments of uncertainty. Iyeba’s story reflects the heart of our […]
Vancouver Mom to Follow: Iyeba Maclayton
Vancouver Mom recently spotlighted Iyeba Maclayton, a Dress for Success Vancouver Ambassador, Working Women’s Group graduate, and recipient of the 2025 Inspiration Award. Iyeba’s story reflects resilience, leadership, and the power of possibility. After arriving in Canada in 2019, Iyeba rebuilt her career with support from our programs, stepping into a role that aligned with […]
Our Community Report is Live!
Our 2024-25 Community Report is here! This report highlights the stories, impact, and partnerships that made this an incredible year at Dress for Success Vancouver. Inside, you’ll find the milestones we achieved together, the programs that continue to grow, and the women and gender-diverse individuals whose journeys inspire everything we do. Read the full report […]
Amanda Sayfy on All Figured Out with Andrea Barr
We’re so thrilled to have our Executive Director, Amanda Sayfy on a new podcast episode: All Figured Out with Andrea Barr In this episode, Amanda joins Andrea Barr for an honest conversation about career transitions, navigating parenthood, and life’s unexpected turns. Amanda reflects on how dignity, community, and opportunity come together to help women and […]