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FAQs

Are you a registered charitable organization?

Yes, Dress for Success Saskatoon is a registered charitable organization. Our Charitable Registration Number is 825162704RR0001

Do you have a Privacy Policy regarding donors?

Yes, we do! Dress for Success Saskatoon respectfully informs all donors that in thanks and recognition of their support, their names will be published on electronic and/or printed sponsor recognition lists. If you wish to make your donation privately, please inform us at any time and we will remove your name from these lists. Dress for Success Saskatoon does not sell, rent, or exchange with other organizations any of our donors personal information. Please visit the Dress for Success Worldwide site and review their “Donor Privacy Policy and Donor Bill of Rights” page for our commitment to donors.

Can I donate by mail or cheque?

Yes! Thank you very much for your donation! We will issue a receipt for income tax purposes.

Can I donate in Canadian funds?

Yes! The site has been updated to allow donations in Canadian funds.

What is Dress for Success Worldwide?

Located in New York City, Dress for Success Worldwide was established to oversee and provide support to our affiliates around the globe. The Worldwide office also focuses on strengthening and promoting the Dress for Success brand internationally and developing relationships with corporate, media and other sponsors. Click here for more information or e-mail [email protected].

What are affiliates? How do they operate?

Each Dress for Success affiliate location is a member of Dress for Success Worldwide and is an independent non-profit organization with its own policies, staff and board of directors. The Worldwide office licenses the Dress for Success name to affiliates, all of whom fulfill the overall mission of helping women journey towards self-sufficiency. Affiliates provide services to their communities based on local needs, cultural traditions and resources.

How can I organize a clothing drive?

Dress for Success Saskatoon would love to help you setup a clothing drive! Please contact us at [email protected] for more information.

My company would like to donate new merchandise to Dress for Success. Whom do I contact?

Please e-mail us at [email protected].

Will my local affiliate pick up my donation?

Dress for Success is a volunteer-run organization, and our location (like most affiliates) simply does not have the necessary resources or staff to provide this service. We have partnered with Conexus Credit Union so that clothing donations can be accepted at a wide range of times. If there are extreme or extenuating circumstances, please contact us directly to see if other arrangements can be made.

I would like to start an affiliate in my community. How can I find more information or learn if one is starting near me?

To learn more about the application process and the criteria for new locations, click the following link: https://dressforsuccess.org/about-us/start-an-affiliate/

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Did you know that DFSS styling appointments are facilitated by volunteers?

Every year DFSS provides interview and employment styling appointments to clients. These appointments are led by volunteers who are focused on giving back to women in our community.

Did you know that the clothing, accessories, outerwear, hygiene supplies, etc are all collected through donations from our community?

All of the items that are available to our clients are received through the generous donations of our community. Sometimes we may be short on certain items, have a lack of size options or not have something you were hoping for. We do our best to ensure a wide variety but it is important to note that we don’t purchase items for clients to choose from.

Did you know that DFSS only has 1.5 employees?

DFSS is run primarily by a volunteer board of directors. They employ a part time administrative assistant and an executive director.

Did you know that DFSS donates clothing items that they cannot use to other nonprofit organizations in the community?

Sometimes we receive clothing items that are not suitable for employment but are still in great condition. We partner with several other community organizations that can ensure that these items are put to good use.

Did you know that in 2024 DFSS volunteers logged over 2000 hours?

We might be biased, but we have the best volunteers! Last year they contributed over 2000 hours of their time to helping our community.

Did you know that DFSS has been in Saskatoon since 2012?

Dress for Success Saskatoon was launched in October 2012 by Fay Gabrielson and Cathy Mills. These co-founders saw the need for DFS services to help disadvantaged women in the community move toward economic self-sufficiency. Fay remains with the organization today.

Did you know that we have volunteers who manage all of our clothing donations?

We have teams of volunteers who come in weekly to process all of our clothing donations. This includes sorting, culling, bagging, organizing, etc. Without them we wouldn’t be able to provide styling appointments to our clients.

Did you know that DFSS offers more than just clothing?

DFSS offers educational programming throughout the year. This includes our Women Empowering Women (WEW) program which runs twice a year. Cohorts of women meet weekly and have the opportunity to learn essential skills from experienced professionals in the related field.

Did you know that you can self-refer to our programs?

DFSS accepts referrals from our community partners but also recognizes that not everyone is connected in that way. We accept self-referrals for styling appointments and programs as well. Please visit our website or give us a call for more information.

Did you know that DFSS relies on donations, grants and fundraising for all of its expenses?

DFSS is not a fully government funded organization. We rely on the contributions of our community both locally and nationally to be able to continue our operations.

Did you know that you can donate gently used clothing, shoes, accessories, handbags, wallets, etc with our community partner, Conexus Credit Union?

DFSS is primarily a volunteer organization. Thus we have partnered with the Conexus Credit Union on 8th street and on Circle Drive. They graciously accept donations on our behalf and we then have them transported to our location when we have volunteers to process them.

Did you know that you or your company can donate to DFSS monthly?

DFSS accepts monetary donations throughout the year. If you or your company would like to set up a charitable donation plan please reach out to us to discuss our variety of giving options.

Did you know that in 2024 DFSS supported over 125 women in our community?

Through a variety of programs and partnerships DFSS was able to serve over 125 clients in our community last year alone. This year we have a goal of reaching 200!

Did you know that DFSS partners with over 40 community organizations?

These partnerships include referral organizations, donors, non-profit organizations, schools, care homes, and much more! If you are interested in partnering with us please reach out!

Did you know that you can stay up to date with what is happening at DFSS by signing up for our quarterly newsletter?

Never miss out on what is happening at DFSS again! Our quarterly newsletter will keep you in the loop about the new and exciting things happening at our organization, volunteer opportunities, events, and much more!

Did you know that our vision is a world where women don't live in poverty?

We strive for a world where all women are financially independent, are treated with dignity and respect and are directly impacting their lives and those of their families. We aspire to a world that fully harnesses the power of women and recognizes their role in economic sustainability.

Did you know that we are about much more than just a new outfit?

Our purpose is to offer long-lasting solutions that enable women to break the cycle of poverty. Dress for Success is part of a global movement for change, empowering women to obtain safer and better futures.

Did you know that we believe every woman has the right to realize her full potential and achieve financial independence in a more egalitarian world?

Poverty often affects women the most, and its effects on them and their families can be long-lasting. Therefore, addressing women’s needs is central to improving the quality of life for not only that woman but also her family, future generations and her community. In fact, recognizing the significant role of women in economic development is the smart thing to do.
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