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O’Dell Center grants boost low-income women’s economic mobility

  SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The O’Dell Women’s Center hosted a luncheon on Wednesday afternoon to celebrate its grant recipients. These grants will continue to invest in programs that address barriers to economic mobility and create pathways to long-term stability for low-income women. Last year, the center distributed $550,000 to nine non-profit partners. Among the non-profit organizations that received grants were Dress for Success Western Massachusetts and Girls Inc. of the Valley. “It means the world to the women who were serving, and we hope to expand to serve more low-income women who need a lot of support,” said Margaret...

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Find a Bargain at the “Dress for Success” Tag Sale–Help a Woman on Her Way to a New Life

  (Mass Appeal) – Dress for Success Western Massachusetts is a nonprofit empowering women to achieve economic independence by providing professional attire, career development tools, and a support network. They are having a tag sale to raise money and make room for new inventory. Discover amazing finds while giving back to your community!   View Article Here

Event promotion graphic for Common Threads, a Dress for Success Western Massachusetts fundraiser. Features a photo of a joyful woman in a gold dress holding flowers at a previous event, set against a red bokeh background. Text announces the event on Thursday, April 16, 2026, from 5:30–8:30 PM at The Log Cabin. Bold header reads "Register Today!"

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Dress for Success! Here to Help Women on the Road to Success and You Can Help

  (Mass Appeal) – Common Threads–It’s the fundraising event to benefit the work of Dress for Success of Western Massachusetts. At this annual Gala you’ll get to meet inspirational women and hear their live-changing stories largely because they had the support from programs provided through Dress for Success. So let’s keep the success going and welcome Leia Bhuiya and Jess Roncarati-Howe here to tell us how to join in.   Click Here For Full Article

Flyer for Gary Rome Auto Group's "Help Us Stuff the Trunk" clothing drive, running March 1–31. Features logos for Suit Up Springfield and Dress for Success Western Massachusetts. Donation drop-off locations listed for Gary Rome Hyundai in Holyoke, MA and Gary Rome Kia in Enfield, CT, with store hours.

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Gary Rome Auto Group launches annual business clothing drive

HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – The Gary Rome Auto Group is hosting its annual “Stuff the Trunk” business clothing drive to help local residents prepare for the workforce. The initiative collects professional attire for men and women as they prepare to enter or re-enter the job market. Donations are being accepted throughout the month of March at Rome Hyundai in Holyoke and Rome Kia in Enfield. The items collected during the drive benefit Suit Up Springfield and Dress for Success Western Massachusetts.   Click Here For Full Article  

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Women’s Fund grants $130K to aid women and girls in western Mass.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The Women’s Fund of Western Massachusetts awarded $130,000 in Community Resilience grant funding to 17 organizations this past year, aiming to support women, girls, and gender-diverse individuals. The grants focus on critical areas such as domestic violence prevention, immigration support, trans justice and leadership movement development. The funding comes in response to community needs exacerbated by cuts to federal, state and local funding.   Click Here For Full Article

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The O’Dell Women’s Center celebrates grand reopening

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The O’Dell Women’s Center in Springfield celebrated its grand reopening, providing a necessary resource for low-income women seeking support and financial independence. Located at 45 Lyman Street in Springfield, the center is the first of its kind in the city, offering a safe space for women to access resources and pursue economic stability. The center was originally founded 18 months ago and has quickly become an essential part of the community. “People need to connect, have direct communication, and feel like they’re being seen, they’re being heard,” said Margaret Tantillo, Executive Director of the O’Dell Women’s...

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MGM Springfield donates to local workforce development programs

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – MGM Springfield has reinforced its commitment to community support by donating to local non-profits Dress for Success and ROCA. These organizations offer vital resources to help individuals in the area prepare for workforce entry, including resume building, transferable skills, interview techniques, and appropriate attire for interviews. Dress for Success and ROCA provide programs that assist individuals in gaining the skills and confidence needed to enter or re-enter the workforce. Talent Acquisition Manager at MGM Springfield Heather Morini expressed her enthusiasm for seeing participants succeed after completing these programs and securing employment. “Really, really helps those that...

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Dress for Success celebrates 25 years of empowerment

by: Nicole Buddie HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – ‘Dress for Success Western Massachusetts’ is celebrating 25 years of empowering women and non-binary individuals. They hosted ‘Common Threads’ at the log cabin in Holyoke on Thursday evening. The annual fundraiser and gala support year-round projects. Dress for Success and their volunteers guide the community to economic independence. With no-fee programs and professional attire, volunteers help them achieve employment opportunities. “We’re always looking for volunteers, people who can help with our suitings in the boutique, people who can help teach our workforce development classes, people who can be mentors,” says Dress for Success...