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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) – ‘Thrift and Thrive’ happened this weekend to support Dress for success Western Massachusetts. This event is the first of its kind and the organization running it provides free professional attire to those in need. While they have plenty of popular tag sale fundraisers, ‘Thrift and Thrive’ has even more to offer, like jewelry for just a dollar. The community engagement manager for Dress for Success Diane Jacobs said the event helps young women who might not have the means for business wear, “then once they put on a suit, they just know that they have hit...

MONSON, Mass. (WWLP) – Monson Savings Bank will host a professional clothing drive across all its branch locations to benefit Suit Up Springfield and Dress for Success of Western Massachusetts. The drive invites community members to drop off gently used and clean professional business attire to support local men and women seeking economic independence and employment opportunities. Donations will be accepted during regular business hours at five Monson Savings Bank locations: Monson Branch at 146 Main Street Hampden Branch at 15 Somers Road Wilbraham Branch at 100 Post Office Park Ware Branch at 136 West Street East Longmeadow Branch at...

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  

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

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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