Our Mission

The mission of Dress for Success Oregon is to empower women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and the development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.

*We proudly serve all women-identifying and gender expansive individuals.

Our Vision

Our vision is that all women in Oregon and SW Washington are achieving economic independence and stability.

Our Core Values

  • We RESPECT ourselves and all.
  • We have EMPATHY for all.
  • We use TRANSPARENCY in our communication with each other.
  • We have ACCOUNTABILITY for our actions. We act consistently with follow-through.
  • We are committed to REMOVING BARRIERS TO EQUAL ACCESS due to the intersectional nature of oppression.
  • We are SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS and solve problems humanely, creatively, and sustainably.
  • We “walk the walk” and act with INTEGRITY.
  • We work to COLLABORATE as a connected team.

Our Purpose

“we are about much more than simply a new outfit”

We serve all women from all lived experiences.

Our purpose is to offer wrap-around support to women in need seeking personal and professional development, creating long-lasting change for women, their families, and our community. We are a part of a global movement for change, empowering women to obtain safer and better futures.

We provide each client with professional attire to secure employment, but we are about much more than simply a new outfit. Dress for Success Oregon helps women overcome barriers to employment, prepare for and keep their jobs, and advance toward economic self-sufficiency, stability, and independence.

Working Together

We are an ever-expanding network of referral agencies, volunteers and businesses working together to make a transformational impact in women’s lives. By supporting each other, our impact on women’s lives becomes much greater, and our vision becomes a reality.

Client Services

Please visit our Career Center website for all information about our client services and how to access them.

PROGRAMS
  • SuitingWe want you to feel your best while job searching and in the first few weeks of employment. Once you've scheduled an interview, obtain a referral to visit your local Dress for Success boutique. Our volunteers will work with you to help you choose an interview outfit and will also provide guidance and support for the upcoming interview.
  • Employment RetentionKeeping a job can be a challenge for anyone. These programs focus on helping you remain employed, providing you with strategies to nurture your professional growth. We want to ensure you feel more stable in your career and in your ability to develop your professional skills.
  • Career CenterThese programs address and eliminate the frustrating obstacles that may arise during a search for employment. Women meet regularly to support and encourage each other through building confidence, networking and discussing workplace-related topics. These meetings help participants stay motivated and optimistic.