Since 2008, GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare has been a corporate partner of Dress for Success Worldwide thanks to its support of our programs, in conjunction with alli. Karen Scollick, vice president of behavioral sciences at GSK Consumer Healthcare, was honored at the annual Something To Share gala in 2009. The company continues its support of Dress for Success in 2010.

Diageo, the world’s leading premium drinks business with an outstanding collection of brands across spirits, wine and alcohol categories, created Something To Share™ as a platform for people to share their knowledge, experience and passion to benefit the women supported by Dress for Success. Something To Share™ launched in 2008 and to celebrate, Ciroc brand ambassador Sean Combs generously designed a signature silk scarf and pocket square that were sold both online and by our affiliate networks. 100% of the net proceeds ($10 per scarf and $15 per pocket square) from the sale of each benefit Dress for Success.

Gap Inc. has supported Dress for Success Worldwide since 2008 through its Give & Get shopping weekends that generously support a variety of worthy causes, including Dress for Success.  Consumers received a 30% discount at Gap Inc. brands during Give & Get weekend and up to 5% of purchases made were then donated to the Give & Get charitable partner of the shopper’s choice.  Dress for Success is thrilled to be a continued partner of the Give & Get campaign and we thank Gap Inc. brands and all those who shopped with Dress for Success in mind for your ongoing support! Visit www.gap.com to shop year round.

Kimpton Hotels, renowned for its collection of stylish, independent lifestyle hotels, is our exclusive hospitality sponsor.  Just as Dress for Success works one-on-one with women to ensure that they feel confident, respected and supported, Kimpton concentrates on making each individual guest's experience unique and special. Kimpton is involved with Dress for Success on many levels, from donating hotel and meeting rooms for our Professional Women's Group Success Summit, to local fundraising events with our affiliates. Since 2007, select Kimpton properties have hosted a series of fundraising events each Spring that directly support the local affiliate.  During July, Kimpton will host “Scoop for Success,” its month-long celebration of ice cream benefitting Dress for Success affiliates. A highlight of the celebration was the Ice Cream Social that took place on July 15th at Kimpton properties nationwide.

Niki Leondakis, chief operating officer of Kimpton Hotels, is chairwoman of the Dress for Success Worldwide board of directors and chaired the 2010 Dress for Success Worldwide gala.  

Committed to empowering women through the business opportunity of selling high-quality fashion jewelry, lia sophia offers women the chance to achieve their dreams of becoming financially independent. Along with being one of the title sponsors for the Professional Women's Group Success Summit, each season lia sophia features an exquisite jewelry piece in its catalog and supports Dress for Success Worldwide with a generous donation of funds and jewelry for the women we serve.  In 2009, lia sophia contributed the largest donation of jewelry in our history with more than 94,000 pieces donated.  lia sophia encourages its advisors to provide professional and personal guidance to clients by participating in our affiliates' mentoring programs as well.

Playing at the Westside Theatre at 407 W. 43^rd Street, New York City. Tickets are $75 each.  $1 from each ticket sold will benefit Dress for Success Worldwide and audience members are invited to donate their gently-used purses and accessories in the theater lobby.  Visit www.lovelossonstage.com for more information and to purchase tickets.

Dress for Success was the 2009 charitable partner of Lucky Shops, Lucky Magazine’s premier shopping event that featured over 75 designers at up to 70% off retail. 100% of all proceeds from the Dress for Success booth and a portion of the VIP ticket sales were donated to Dress for Success.*

*50% of the proceeds (less 10% transaction fee) of each $250 ticket were donated from Lucky Magazine to Dress for Success.

QVC National Makeover Day on May 20th raised awareness of Dress for Success’s mission to help disadvantaged women achieve economic independence. Six women from Dress for Success affiliates across the country were featured on National Makeover Day, sharing their stories of transformation. QVC and the sponsors of National Makeover Day, including Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, Bradley Bayou, Suze Orman, Tracy Hutson, Neutrogena, Laura G. Adams and Grettastyle, have made a collective donation to Dress for Success of $250,000.*

Robert Half International (RHI) is a recognized leader in professional staffing and consulting services, and Dress for Success is thrilled to have RHI as our exclusive staffing sponsor. RHI has supported nine Career Centers since 2005 and offered Professional Women's Group members job-skills evaluations and access to more than 2,500 online training modules. RHI has sponsored the Professional Women’s Group Success Summit since 2005, rewarded our annual Community Action Project award winners and sponsored the Dress for Success Worldwide 2007 and 2008 leadership conference awards, which honor leading affiliates and PWG members. Dress for Success clients have been provided SkillSoft online training courses since 2007 and RHI has committed to the continuation of this service through 2010. Additionally, RHI has donated the printing cost of an interview skills booklet that is distributed to clients. By providing a wide spectrum of job search and career development services to Dress for Success clients, RHI truly complements Dress for Success' efforts to help women thrive in the mainstream workplace. Robert Half International was honored at our 2010 Dress for Success Worldwide gala.

Woman’s Day and the Ban® Brand Team are proud partners with Dress for Success, all striving to instill in women the confidence they need to be their best in all facets of their lives.  Thanks to the Ban® Brand Team and Woman’s Day, Dress For Success will help open the door this summer for a candidate to experience an exciting mentorship behind the scenes at Woman’s Day!  This woman will gain the real-life professional experience she needs to re-enter the workforce and maintain her own self-confidence. Woman’s Day and the Ban® Brand Team were proud sponsors of The Power Walk for Dress for Success on May 8th in New York City.