FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions

Organization
  • Q: Is DFSTC planning to move to a new physical location?
    • A: We have officially moved into our Wearhouse in St. Louis Park for our clothing inventory! For client services, instead of moving to a physical location, we have launched the Success Express! This outfitted RV will allow us to meet women where they are. 
  • Q: What’s your current address?   
    • A: Our mailing address is: 1430 Concordia Ave. #4302, St. Paul, MN 55104. For any shipments or deliveries, please contact our Development Director, Anna Beech, to schedule a date, time, and location for deliveries.
  • Q: How do I contact and/or meet with a staff member?
    • A: Visit our team page here to email the staff member you’re looking for or leave a voicemail at 651-646-6000, and we will reach out to you.
  • Q: I called and couldn’t get through…
    • A: Our phone is answered by volunteers, so if you feel that you didn’t get through, please reach out via email. Visit our staff page to find the email of the staff member you’d like to reach.
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Success Express: Mobile Confidence Center
  • Q: What is a Mobile Confidence Center?
    • A: The Mobile Confidence Center is an outfitted RV that will reduce the barrier of transportation many low-income women face and allow for more opportunities to partner with agencies across the metro to provide greater support. We will be meeting women where they are by bringing our highly individualized services to help them achieve career advancement, career stability, and economic stability. The mobile unit will include a boutique with professional attire, dressing rooms, a mobile technology center, and individual meeting space.
  • Q: When will the Success Express be ready and out in the community?
    • A: Now! If you are a community partner whose clients could benefit from our services please contact Megan Meuli, Program Director, to coordinate an event.
  • Q: Will I be able to have the Success Express as a part of my upcoming event?

Donations

Clothing
  • Q: Is DFSTC accepting clothing donations right now?
    • A: Please check here for upcoming drop-off dates.
  • Q: When and where will clothing drives be held?
    • A: We will be working with corporate and community partners to host clothing drives throughout the year. Please visit our Clothing Donations page on our website for the most up-to-date information on date, location, and time for clothing drives.
  • Q: Can I drop off my clothing donation outside of your scheduled clothing drives?
    • A: We ask that you please drop off clothing donations during one of our scheduled donation days. Upcoming donation dates can be found here.
  • Q: Should the items be on hangers? What kind of clothing items are accepted? Do you need/accept other items besides clothing? 
  • Q: Where can I get a donation receipt?
    • A: Visit our clothing donation page to fill out a clothing receipt for your donation. This form does not require approval from a DFSTC staff member.  
  • Q: I’d like to donate my clothing to worthwhile cause now, where would you recommend?

Monetary & In-Kind
  • Q: What’s the best way to support Dress for Success Twin Cities?
    • A: Financial support will allow us to serve more women where they are. Secure donations can be made here or checks can be sent to our mailing address.
  • Q: Does DFSTC accept in-kind donations?
  • Q: What are other ways I can support DFSTC?
  • Q: Attend or sponsor one of our fundraising events

Programming

  • Q: I’m interested in your programs; how do I get started?
    • A: New or returning clients, click here to get started and sign up for your Personal Success Plan.
  • Q: Are you still providing programming even though you don’t have a physical location?
    • A: Yes! We are offering virtual programming and clothing deliveries for women on their success journey. Visit our program page to get started.
  • Q: Is there a cost to your services and programming?
    • A: There is no cost for clients to engage with our programming.
  • Q: What kind of programming does DFSTC offer?
    • A: We offer a holistic approach looking at a variety of different factors that affect women in employment. We provide engagement opportunities around health and wellness, emotional intelligence, digital literacy, building a positive network of support and more! Read more about our programming here.

Volunteer

  • Q: How do I become a volunteer with DFSTC?
    • A: Learn more about volunteering opportunities and sign up for a volunteer orientation here.
Mailing Address
1430 Concordia Ave #4302, St. Paul MN 55104

Office Phone
651.646.6000