Building Your First Resume
2025-08-12 17:00 - 18:00 UTC | Dress for Success Western MA, 45 Lyman Street, Springfield, MA, 01115, United States
🚀 Ready to Land That First Job? Let’s Build Your Resume!
Join us for our Career Center Workshop: Building Your First Resume on Tuesday, August 12th from 5–6 PM — in person or on Zoom!
✨ Whether you’re just starting out or need help putting your experience on paper, we’ve got you covered.
🎟️ Spots are limited — grab your FREE ticket on Eventbrite now!
💻 Want to join us virtually? Email Takisha Mims with your email address to get the Zoom link.
Let’s take the first step together — your future starts here!

Entrepreneurship & Alternative Employment Workshop
2025-08-14 17:00 - 18:00 | Dress for Success Western MA, 45 Lyman Street, Springfield, MA, 01115, United States
💡 Got a Dream? Let’s Make It Happen!
Join us for our Career Center Workshop: Entrepreneurship & Alternative Employment on Thursday, August 14th from 5–6 PM — attend in person or via Zoom!
✨ Whether you’re launching a business, growing a side hustle, or exploring non-traditional career paths, this session is packed with tools and inspiration to get you started.
🎟️ Grab your FREE ticket now on Eventbrite!
💻 Want to join virtually? Email Takisha Mims with your email address to receive the Zoom link.
Success doesn’t always follow the same path — come build your own with us!

Storytelling for Empowerment Workshop
2025-08-19 17:00 - 18:00 | Dress for Success Western MA, 45 Lyman Street, Springfield, MA, 01115, United States
🎤 Own Your Story. Empower Your Future.
Join us for our Career Center Workshop: Storytelling for Empowerment on Tuesday, August 19th from 5–6 PM, offered in person or via Zoom!
✨ Learn how to confidently share your personal journey, highlight your strengths, and use your story as a tool for career growth and self-empowerment.
🎟️ Secure your FREE ticket on Eventbrite today!
💻 Prefer to join online? Email Takisha Mims with your email address to get the Zoom link.
Your voice is powerful. Let’s amplify it—together.

Modern Professional Attire Panel Workshop
2025-08-21 17:00 - 18:00 | Dress for Success Western MA, 45 Lyman Street, Springfield, MA, 01115, United States
👗 Dress for Success: Modern Professional Attire Panel
Join us on Thursday, August 21st from 5–6 PM for an insightful panel discussion on Modern Professional Attire — available in person or via Zoom!
✨ Hear from industry experts and style pros about how to dress confidently and authentically for today’s workplace — whether you’re interviewing, networking, or stepping into a new role.
🎟️ Claim your FREE ticket now on Eventbrite!
💻 Want to attend virtually? Email Takisha Mims with your email address to receive the Zoom link.
Look good, feel confident, and make your mark!

Let's Have Coffee Event with Precious Jones
2025-09-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Dress for Success Western MA, 45 Lyman Street, Springfield, MA, 01115, United States
☕ Dress for Success: Let’s Have Coffee with Precious Jones
Join us on Wednesday, September 10th from 10–11 AM at 45 Lyman Street for a morning of connection and inspiration with Precious Jones!
✨ Rise and Grind with us for Caffeinated Conversations — a chance to Espresso Yourself, share ideas, and strengthen community ties.
💳 Union Capital Members: Earn 300 points for attending!
Start your day with purpose, positivity, and a great cup of coffee.

Confidence Coaching for Interviews
2025-09-11 17:00 - 18:00 | Dress for Success Western MA, 45 Lyman Street, Springfield, MA, 01115, United States
💼 Dress for Success Western MA: Confidence Coaching for Interviews
Join us on Thursday, September 11th from 5–6 PM for an empowering workshop led by career coach Jan DeDeka — available in person or via Zoom!
✨ Learn practical strategies from Jan on how to prepare, stay calm under pressure, and showcase your authentic self to potential employers.
💻 Prefer to join virtually? Email Takisha Mims with your email address to receive the Zoom link.
Step into your next interview prepared, polished, and confident!

Monson Savings Bank Professional Clothing Drive
2025-09-22 - 2025-09-27 | Monson Savings Bank
Thank You, Monson Savings Bank!
We’re so grateful to Monson Savings Bank for hosting a Professional Clothing Drive, September 22–27. Community members can drop off donations at any Monson Savings Bank branch, making it easy to give back.
These contributions help Dress for Success Western MA provide job seekers with professional attire and the confidence they need to succeed. Thanks to Monson Savings Bank’s commitment to community support, more individuals in Western Massachusetts will be ready to make strong first impressions and take the next step in their careers.
Together with Monson Savings Bank and Suit Up Springfield, we’re building a stronger, more empowered community.
👉 Read more about this partnership
— Dress for Success Western MA

Creative Writing, I Am Poems
2025-09-25 17:00 - 18:00 | Dress for Success Western MA, 45 Lyman Street, Springfield, MA, 01115, United States
✍️ Dress for Success: Creative Writing – “I Am” Poems
Join us on Thursday, September 25th from 5–6 PM for an inspiring creative writing workshop with Mydalis Vera — Guerrera Writer and Dress for Success Western MA Board Member — available in person or via Zoom!
✨ Through guided writing, you’ll reinforce self-reflection, strengthen your voice, and celebrate your personal story in a supportive space.
💻 Prefer to join virtually? Email Takisha Mims with your email address to receive the Zoom link.
Discover the power of your words and let your voice shine!

MFMP Presents: Float Into Fall 🍂
2025-09-25 17:30 - 19:00 | Dress for Success Western MA, 45 Lyman Street, Springfield, MA, 01115, United States
Join us for a serene and refreshing evening designed to ease into the season!
📅 Date & Time:
Wednesday, September 25th | 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Location:
45 Lyman Street, Springfield, MA 01103
Enjoy dinner, important program updates, and meaningful connections with fellow mentors and mentees in a relaxed, supportive space. The evening will feature refreshed guidelines to help strengthen mentor/mentee relationships, plus seasonal tips and tricks to beat the winter blues.
This is the perfect opportunity to reconnect, recharge, and float into fall together. 🌟

Fall Tag Sale!
2025-09-26 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-09-27 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-09-28 12:00 - 16:00 | Dress for Success Western MA, 45 Lyman Street, Springfield, MA, 01115, United States
🎉🍂 Fall Tag Sale FUN! 🛍️💃
Get ready to shop ’til you drop at Dress for Success Western MA!
📅 Fri & Sat, Sept 26–27 | 10 AM–6 PM
📅 Sun, Sept 28 | 12–4 PM
🎒 1 Bag = $25 | 2 Bags = $45 – fill ’em up with treasures!
📍 45 Lyman Street | On-street parking available
💵 Pay with cash or QR code
✨ All proceeds go to support our mission — look good, feel good, do good!

Community Insight Bay Information Session - November 12, 2025
2025-11-12 12:00 - 14:00 | Bay Area Community Center, 437-B Bay Street, Springfield, MA, 01109, United States
Community Insight Bay
📅 Date & Time: Wednesday, November 12th, 2025 | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
📍 Location: Bay Area Community Center, 437-B Bay Street
Join Us for Community Insight Bay!
Discover the programs, services, and support available in your community! This information session brings together multiple local organizations including NOFA/MASS, Dress for Success, Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, Liberty Bank, Union Capital, Tech Foundry, Home City Development Inc., and the Bay Area Neighborhood Council (BANC).
Together We Know – learn from experts, meet team members, and get your questions answered in a welcoming, inclusive space. Whether you’re looking for resources, support, or simply want to connect with your neighbors, this event is for you!
Highlights:
Meet representatives from partner organizations
Explore programs and community resources
Ask questions and connect with local support networks
Contact:
📞 413-244-0125
🌐 www.homecitydevelopment.org

Free to Flourish: Change Your Environment, Change Your Life with Tatiana Cole
2025-11-12 17:30 - 19:30 | Dress for Success Western MA, 45 Lyman Street, Springfield, MA, 01115, United States
🌸 Free to Flourish: Change Your Environment, Change Your Life
Presented by Tatiana Cole of Free to Flourish, LLC
📅 Wednesday, November 12, 2025
🕠 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 45 Lyman Street, Springfield, MA
Get ready for an evening of empowerment and transformation! ✨
Join Tatiana Cole for an interactive, inspiring workshop designed to help you break free from what’s keeping you stuck and step into an environment that supports your growth. Together, we’ll explore what it means to flourish—personally and professionally—and design a life that feels aligned and unstoppable. 🌼
💫 Limited spots available — reserve yours today!
👉 Register here

Northampton Pop-Up Boutique
2025-11-16 10:00 - 17:00 | Thornes Market Place, 150 Main St, Northampton, MA, 01060, United States
Join us for the Dress for Success Western MA Pop-Up Boutique—shop free professional attire and support women & gender non-binary individuals empowering each other!
🗓 Sunday, November 16th
🕙 10 AM – 5 PM
📍 Studio Helix, Level 3, Thornes Marketplace, Northampton
What to Expect:
• Gently-used business-professional clothing and accessories, ready for a new home
• Confidence-boosting looks for interviews, new jobs, or professional events

STCC and Dress for Success Western MA Professional Clothing Drive
2025-12-01 09:00 - 2026-03-03 15:00 | STCC, 1 Armory St, Springfield, MA, 01105, United States
Dress for Success Western Massachusetts is partnering with Springfield Technical Community College to collect professional attire for women and gender non-binary individuals preparing for interviews, new jobs, and career milestones. From December 1st through March 3rd, donate clean, gently-used professional clothing and accessories to help empower confidence and spark opportunity. Drop off donations at STCC Building 19, Room 141, or the Career Services Office, Monday–Friday, 9 AM–3 PM. Your contribution directly supports our March 26th Pop-Up Boutique and helps build a campus and community that empowers success. Learn more at dfswm.org or contact Nathan at 413.755.5419.

Gary Rome Auto Group — Help Us Stuff the Trunk! Clothing Drive
2026-03-01 - 2026-03-31 | Gary Rome Hyundai, 150 Whiting Farms Road, Holyoke, MA, 01040, United States

Coopers Gifts Clothing Drive
2026-04-01 08:00 - 2026-04-30 17:00 | Cooper’s, 161

Second Quarter 2026 Tag Sale
2026-04-10 - 2026-04-12 | Dress for Success Western MA, 45 Lyman Street, Springfield, MA, 01115, United States

Common Threads 2026
2026-04-16 17:30 - 20:00 | Log Cabin, 500 Easthampton Rd, Holyoke, MA, 01040, United States

Thrift and Thrive Tag Sale
2026-06-05 - 2026-06-07 | Dress for Success Western MA, 45 Lyman Street, Springfield, MA, 01115, United States
