Community Profile of the Month

Capitol Broadcasting Company believes one of our greatest responsibilities is supporting our community. CBC’s Community Profile is a new monthly feature on the Web – a way to inform our employees and the public about the work of area non-profits, and their volunteer opportunities and needs.

For September 2008, take closer look at Dress for Success Triangle NC.

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Dress for Success Triangle NC
http://www.dressforsuccess.org/affiliate.aspx?pageid=1&sisid=133

Location:
1058 West Club Blvd
Ste 662
Durham, NC 27701

Phone: (919) 286-2128

About Dress for Success Triangle NC:
Dress for Success Triangle NC seeks to promote the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work & life.

On her initial visit, a woman receives a suit appropriate for the industry in which she is interviewing and, if available, accessories. After a woman finds a job, she returns to Dress for Success Triangle NC for additional clothing that can be mixed & matched to make several outfits, providing her with the foundation for a professional wardrobe.

New to the Triangle, Dress for Success recently opened their location in Northgate Mall in Durham. The ribbon cutting ceremony themed "Success Suits Her" took place on August 25, 2008.

Dress for Success Triangle NC helps women from the Durham Crisis Response Center, Genesis Home, Habitat for Humanity, and many more. Two out of every three women suited for the interview have been hired so far.

How To Help Dress For Success Triangle NC:
DONATE
Dress for Success Triangle NC needs financial donations to help cover rent for their boutique space and other expenses associated with operating a non-profit. They also need clothing donations, as well as accessories, shoes and more. Make a monetary donation here or find what clothing items are needed with dropoff locations and times here.

VOLUNTEER
Volunteers are needed to help clients gain confidence and select the career apparel that will ensure they ace their interview. Training sessions for Image Coach Training are being help multiple times this fall. Dates, times & more information available here.

Other types of volunteers are needed, including grant writers as the organization is in its early building stages. For more information, contact pwg@dressforsuccesstriangle.org.

POSTED: September 1, 2008