YOU CAN HELP: West Seattle High School students supporting Dress For Success

We often feature school-related fundraisers. Today, one with a twist: West Seattle High School students are asking you to join them in supporting a nonprofit. WSHS senior Lexi Reifel explains: “In celebration of Women’s History Month, we’ve teamed up with a local non-profit organization, Dress for Success Seattle … Women have been the hardest-hit employment group with the onset of Covid; that’s why now more than ever it’s critical we help our local unemployed and underemployed women!” Here’s the announcement:

Join the WSHS Feminist Club in supporting and amplifying Dress for Success Seattle, the local affiliate of the global non-profit that empowers women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, development tools, and professional attire to thrive in work and in life.

WSHS Feminist Club is raising awareness of Dress for Success Seattle’s programs, and raising funds. We’ve set the goal to raise $2,000 in the month of March for Women’s History Month, investing in DFS Seattle’s always-FREE programs in service to women achieving financial stability, please donate here to continue the vital work of empowering women in the Seattle community.

All proceeds net expenses will be held in trust by Seattle Public Schools until disbursed to Dress for Success Seattle, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization

7 Replies to "YOU CAN HELP: West Seattle High School students supporting Dress For Success"

  • Mary Turtle March 12, 2021 (11:17 am)

    Great idea – thank you!  I’m wondering about the possibility of expanding this drive to include clothing donations as well (especially as many of us are working from home now and don’t necessarily need all of our work attire).  Per the DFS website, donated clothing is accepted from 11:00-3:00 on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at Pacific Place downtown.  As I work downtown, I would be happy to drive in and drop off on Tuesday, March 23rd.  Maybe WSHS could offer a place for people to drop off clothing prior to that?  Lexi, maybe you could get in touch with me separately about this?Thanks again for your good ideas and inspiring work :)

    • Jackie March 12, 2021 (3:02 pm)

      I love this idea Mary, I’d gladly drop clothes off to you or the school to support. And my donation is on it’s way! 

      • Mary Turtle March 19, 2021 (10:13 am)

        Sorry for the delay.  I’m working on getting the collection point.  I will probably now shoot for the next DFS drop-off date, which would be Tuesday, 4/13.  I’ll keep you posted – thanks so much for the support!

  • Mariem March 12, 2021 (10:11 pm)

    I’d donate some work clothing as well! 

    • Mary March 19, 2021 (2:04 pm)

      Sorry for the delay.  I’m working on getting the collection point.  I will probably now shoot for the next DFS drop-off date, which would be Tuesday, 4/13.  I’ll keep you posted – thanks so much for the support!

  • Kevin March 13, 2021 (6:12 pm)

    I would like to know if there is anything similar for men? I have many suites and dress shirts and pants in great condition that would be perfect for men looking. Thank you

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