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New Board Members Reflect Diversity Efforts
The board of directors of Dress for Success Western Massachusetts has elected a new slate of members and officers to govern the organization’s work of empowering local women to achieve economic independence. This election marks the first time in the organization’s history that the board is at least 50% BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color), reflecting their dedication to fostering a board that more closely represents the community they work for. Newly promoted Board President Tracy Friedenberg, recently named Executive Director at Bacon Wilson, P.C., is pleased to announce the election of the Dress for Success Western Mass board’s...
Our New Home!
Dress for Success Western Mass. Moves to Downtown Springfield ~~~ New location provides easier access for clients and room to expand services. Dress for Success Western Massachusetts is relocating from the Eastfield Mall to its new location at 45 Lyman Street in downtown Springfield, Mass. The new location is ideally situated as it is close to major transportation, including Union Station and the main bus terminal. This will be more accessible for users of public transit and provides Dress for Success Western Mass. additional space to provide services and programs to reach more women, transgender, and non-binary people. “Having a...
Dress For Success Western Massachusetts Celebrates Staff Achievements
By BusinessWest Staff October 4, 2022 546 SPRINGFIELD — Dress for Success Western Massachusetts (DFSWM) announced achievements by all three of its staff members. Their commitment to empowering women to attain economic independence has made the organization a standout among 144 Dress for Success Worldwide affiliates, and has grown the organization in spite of challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. Executive Director Margaret Tantillo is one of only 16 executive directors from around the world invited to join the inaugural Dress for Success Worldwide Affiliate Advisory Council. Representing the Northeastern U.S., Tantillo will give input to determine how Dress for Success will move forward...
Supporting Women During Pandemic
The pandemic has managed to affect almost every aspect of our lives for over a year now. One demographic that has been significantly impacted has been women in the workforce. According to the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development, women currently make up the majority of unemployment claims at 54%. For over 20 years, Dress for Success Western Massachusetts has been empowering women to achieve economic independence by providing them with the tools they need to thrive in the workplace. Zydalis Bauer spoke with Margaret Tantillo, Executive Director at Dress for Success Western Massachusetts, and Kassandra Carrasquillo, a participant in their Professional Women’s Group, about why women specifically...
Volunteer Spotlight – Karen Wilson Furst
Volunteer Spotlight: “I knew Dress for Success Western MA was a good fit for me after visiting the boutique and participating in a strategy session.”-Karen Wilson Furst, Chairman of The Momentum Group and Volunteer Engagement Committee member.