End-of-Year Donation Appeal:

Empowering Women, Repurposing Clothing, and Creating New Chances

Dear supporters,

 

As we reflect on the incredible journey we’ve shared together in 2024, Dress for Success Montreal is filled with gratitude for your unwavering support. This 10th anniversary year has been a time of growth, resilience, and transformation for the women we serve, and none of it would have been possible without you. 

 

 Celebrating Our Accomplishments 

 Thanks to your generosity, we’ve made significant strides in providing women with the professional clothing, career coaching, and mentorship they need to succeed in the workplace and beyond. In 2024 alone, over 1 100 units of service to women was provided: helping them secure employment opportunities, offering them the confidence and skills to thrive in their careers. Your contributions have truly helped turn dreams into reality, one outfit, one workshop, one interview at a time. 

Looking Ahead to 2025 

As we step into 2025, we are committed to expanding our reach and continuing to provide essential resources to women striving for a better future. We will increase our efforts to help even more women overcome barriers to employment, offering not only professional clothing but also tailored career services, mentorship, and professional development opportunities. We’re excited for the new challenges and opportunities the coming year holds, and with your support, we know we can make a lasting difference. 

 

Recycle Clothes, Give Women a second chance

At Dress for Success Montreal, we believe in the power of second chances—not only for the women we support but for the clothing and accessories they receive. Every donation you make helps us repurpose gently used professional clothing, giving it a new life while minimizing waste. By donating or shopping at our boutique during our seasonal sales, you’re directly contributing to a more sustainable, eco-conscious future. 

 

Your support enables us to repurpose not just the fabric and materials of these garments but the lives of women who walk through our doors. For many, these clothes are more than just fabric—they’re symbols of confidence, opportunity, and the promise of a fresh start. 

 

 A Gift That Keeps Giving 

This holiday season, we invite you to make a year-end gift that will have a lasting impact. Your donation ensures that we can continue providing essential services and high-quality professional clothing to women as they take their next steps toward success. Together, we can help more women secure the second chance they deserve. 

 

 Ways to Give: 

  • Monetary Donations: Your financial contribution helps fund career development programs, mentorship, and client services. 
  • Clothing and Accessories Donations: Gently used professional clothing, shoes, and accessories are always in demand. 
  • In-kind Support: Consider donating your time or expertise through volunteer work or mentoring. 

We are deeply grateful for your continued support. Whether through a donation, a clothing contribution, or your time, you are making a tangible difference in the lives of the women we serve and in our collective efforts to create a more sustainable world. 

 

From the entire Dress for Success Montréal team, we wish you a joyful and peaceful holiday season, and a new year full of hope and opportunity. Together , let’s continue to empower women, reimagine opportunity, and create a better future for all. 

 

With sincere thanks and appreciation, 

 

Sophie Katz-Milo
Dress for Success Montreal 

Every donation—big or small—makes a meaningful impact.
Together, we can help women rewrite their stories, one step at a time.
Donate by December 31st to receive your tax receipt for this year and support our ongoing mission!