Find Your Stride: Dress for Success Vancouver on CTV Morning Live
On CTV News Morning Live, our Executive Director Amanda Sayfy, CFRE joined lifestyle expert Taylor Kaye to share how Find Your Stride is empowering women across Canada, including right here at Dress for Success Vancouver. Amanda spoke about the transformational impact of our programs, and shared the story of Mahek, a Dress for Success Vancouver […]
Women Who Inspire: International Women’s Day at Dress for Success Vancouver
It starts with one. One woman inspired. One life transformed. One gift that creates a ripple effect. Twenty-five years ago, one woman had a vision – to empower others to achieve financial independence and personal success. With a $5,000 gift and a mission to support women entering the workforce, Astrid Levelt’s passion ignited a movement. […]
A New Chapter for the Professional Women’s Group
As we look forward to 2025, we are excited to announce the launch of a new iteration for our Professional Women’s Group (PWG) cohort program. Now a 6-month offering, it comes with a new name: the Working Women’s Group (WWG). PWG has been a fixture in the Dress for Success Vancouver community for over 20 […]
Happy Pride from Dress for Success Vancouver!
As Pride Month comes to a close, we celebrate our diverse community! Meet Elias Arce Gutierrez, a shining star who has joined Dress for Success Vancouver as both a client and as a volunteer. Elias was first introduced to us through the MOSAIC I Belong program, seeking dressing services to emphasize and celebrate their identity. […]
We ❤ Moms: Celebrating Mothers and Caregivers
Celebrating mothers and caregivers from Ukraine
Turnabout + Dress for Success = Community and the Perfect Partnership
Joy Mauro, owner of Turnabout Luxury Resale, believes the way a woman carries herself matters. She also believes that the confidence from a great interview outfit gives potential job candidates an edge. When Joy opened her first resale fashion boutique on Granville Street in Vancouver in 1978, she was likely unaware of the impact she […]
Earth Day Giveaway
Did you know that Dress for Success Vancouver diverts 7,000 lbs of clothing from the landfill each year? Celebrate Earth Day with a Sustainable Fashion Giveaway! Ahead of our Spring Sip & Shop on Thurs May 2, we’re giving one lucky winner the chance to win $100 to Turnabout Community and a one-hour Personal Styling […]
We Are Hiring | Program Coordinator
We are hiring a Program Coordinator! This permanent, salaried position offers a hybrid work structure in Vancouver, BC, with a flexible 28 to 40-hour work week. The Program Coordinator will facilitate client-facing programming, coordinate workshops, and manage communication strategies. They’ll work closely with participants, volunteers, and speakers to ensure program success.Ideal for advocates of equity […]
Welcoming Amanda Sayfy our New Executive Director
We’re very excited to welcome Amanda Sayfy to the Dress for Success Vancouver community as our new Executive Director and leader. Amanda comes to Dress for Success Vancouver after six years with Family Services of Greater Vancouver, one of the province’s largest social service agencies providing specialized counselling and social work programs for children, youth, and families. […]
Celebrating 25 Years of Empowering Women
When Astrid Levelt lost a job in her 20s, her mom took her to Robson Street and bought her three outfits to wear for interviews to begin her new career. “I never forgot how I felt coming home and putting on those three delicious outfits,” shares Astrid. “I felt like I could take on the […]