SIMI + Dress for Success®
This year, SIMI is proud to support Dress for Success. Supporting and empowering women’s professional ambitions is near and dear to our hearts- and is very much in the spirit of our namesake, Isabelle Simi, who blazed a trail for women in winemaking and ensured SIMI Wines’ success through countless trials. Over the course of the year, SIMI will collaborate with Dress for Success to share their clients’ incredible stories and elevate the organization’s important work.
Dress for Success is the leading global organization empowering unemployed and underemployed women to achieve economic independence by providing no-fee programming including career coaching and mentoring, skill readiness, network and community, and style and professional attire to succeed in work and in life.
Since starting operations in 1997, Dress for Success has expanded to 139 cities in 22 countries and has helped more than 1.3 million women work towards self-sufficiency.
You can learn more about Dress for Success at their website.
Your Hour, Her Power®
Starting March 1st, 2024, Dress for Success Worldwide will honor the women they serve all month long in their annual Your Hour, Her Power campaign. As a brand that champions trailblazing women, we are honored to support a mission that uplifts and amplifies the voices of unemployed and underemployed women around the world in their pursuit of economic independence.
Meet Corevia
From Dress for Success San Francisco
In January 2020, Corevia sought the support of Dress for Success San Francisco after the sudden loss of her husband to breast cancer, navigating a challenging path she was entirely unprepared for. With the help of Dress for Success, her outlook on completely transformed, boosting her confidence and guiding her to a successful role at a top legal tech startup. Her mix of legal, teaching, and entrepreneurial skills not only secured promotions and raises in three years but also placed her in charge of the company's Employee Resource Group. Her story stands as a testament to the impact of support and resilience in navigating life's unexpected twists.
Learn more about Corevia and support Dress for Success San Francisco
Meet Ladene
From Dress for Success Austin
Ladene's journey with Dress for Success began during a vulnerable time in her life, pregnant and seeking support from a nonprofit combating domestic violence and exploitation. Beyond her personal struggles, Ladene is a force for empowerment and change in her community. As a devoted mother and active member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, her commitment to service knows no bounds. Whether coordinating volunteers for the Girl Scouts or leading as PTA president at Campbell Elementary School, Ladene's dedication to uplifting women and girls shines through. For nearly a decade, Ladene has been a vital part of our community, engaging in programs like Path to Employment (P2E) and the Professional Women’s Group (PWG). Her journey exemplifies resilience, strength, and the transformative power of support.
Learn more about Ladene and support Dress for Success Austin