Dress For Success Austin
About Dress For Success Austin
Dress for Success Austin helps women in Central Texas do more than land a job. Through career support, mentoring, professional styling, and financial wellness education, it gives people concrete tools for the next step and the one after that. Since 2003, it has served more than 19,000 women, including female veterans and women transitioning to civilian work.
What stands out here is how specific the support is. A woman can get help with a resume and interview prep, one-on-one career readiness mentoring, a professional wardrobe, and ongoing support once she is employed through the monthly Professional Women’s Group. It also offers services for female veterans and women moving into civilian employment.
Programs
The concrete work this nonprofit runs. Each program may later become a fundable project.
Career Support
Trained career support volunteers help with career-related needs, including resume writing and interview preparation.
Path to Employment
A six-week, one-on-one career readiness course matched with a trained mentor.
Professional Styling
Personalized clothing packages that include two full professional outfits, accessories, undergarments and cosmetics.
Career Consulting and Image Consulting
Consulting by appointment via phone, email, or video call to support finding employment and better employment.
Professional Women's Group
A monthly educational and support group for employed women focused on job retention and workplace challenges.
Financial Wellness
Education on budgeting, basic banking, debt, taxes, investing, credit, retirement and related financial topics.
Corporate Webinars, Virtual Workshops and Community Events
Education opportunities that help attendees secure stable employment and build job-related skills.
Financial Literacy and Education Course
An eight-week financial literacy course with input from financial experts and community professionals.
About this work
In their own words — what they do, who it reaches, and what your dollars actually fund.
Mission
To empower women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and the development tools to thrive in work and in life.
Who they serve
Women in Central Texas, including female veterans and women transitioning to the civilian workforce.
Their impact
- Since 2003, it has served over 19,000 women in Central Texas.
How your donation helps
- Support career development programs for women seeking employment
- Provide professional styling packages and related items
- Fund mentoring, consulting and financial wellness education
- Cover needed items such as Uber or gas cards, handbags, shoes, cosmetics, toiletries and jewelry
Our story
Founded in 2003, Dress for Success Austin grew through referrals from more than 100 nonprofit and government agencies and now serves women across Central Texas. Its work is centered on helping women secure gainful employment and keep building professionally after their appointments.
Need help?
How someone in need can access Dress For Success Austin’s services.
Women access services through referrals from nonprofit and government agencies. Career support is available by appointment by phone, email or video call, and the organization offers mentoring, styling, financial wellness and professional women’s group programming.
In their words
Igniting Careers. Transforming Futures.
We’re here to meet you where you are in your career.
Financial freedom is the next step on your journey with DFSA.
Ways to help
Concrete needs and volunteer roles Dress For Success Austin has shared.
Current needs
- Uber or gas cards
- Handbags
- Shoes
- Unopened cosmetics and toiletries
- Jewelry
Volunteer opportunities
- Career support volunteer
- Professional styling volunteer
- Volunteer onboarding
- Volunteer orientation
Recognition & press
Press & mentions
Partners & funders
In the news
Articles featuring Dress For Success Austin from the Love What You Fund newsroom.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this nonprofit and how its work happens.
How do women access services?
Women access services through referrals from nonprofit and government agencies, and career support can be scheduled by phone, email, or video call.
What does the Path to Employment program include?
It is a six-week, one-on-one career readiness course matched with a trained mentor.
What comes with Professional Styling?
Participants receive a personalized clothing package with two full professional outfits, plus accessories, undergarments, and cosmetics.
What does the Professional Women's Group focus on?
It is a monthly educational and support group for employed women that focuses on job retention and workplace challenges.
What topics are covered in Financial Wellness?
Topics include budgeting, basic banking, debt, taxes, investing, credit, and retirement.
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