Igniting Careers. Transforming Futures.
☕ 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.
💼 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!
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...
✍️ 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!
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 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!
🎉🍂 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!
🎉🍂 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!
🎭 Storytelling for Empowerment 📅 October 9 with Mydalis Vera Discover the power of your own narrative! Join Guerrera Writer and DFSWM Board member Mydalis Vera for an inspiring workshop where your personal stories become tools for transformation. Learn how to share your experiences authentically to build confidence, forge meaningful connections, and spark positive change—in yourself and your community. ✨ Your story matters—let’s tell it together. 👉 Reserve your spot today on Eventbrite!
Help make our Pop-Up Boutique possible! Donate clean, gently-used professional items (less than 5 years old): • Suits, blouses, button-downs, slacks, skirts, business dresses • Closed-toe heels & flats • Professional handbags & padfolios Drop-off Locations: • Northampton City Hall second floor : 210 Main St, Northampton, MA 01060 • Thornes Marketplace (Level 1) : 150 Main St, Northampton, MA 01060 • Forbes Library : 20 West St, Northampton, MA 01060 • Greenfield Savings Bank : 325 King St B, Northampton, MA 01060 • Tommy Car Volkswagen Dealership : 361 King St, Northampton, MA 01060 📅 Donations accepted through Sunday,...