2025 Give to the Max Impact + Volunteer Gratitude

Thank you for being part of our 2025 Give to the Max Day campaign. Your generosity fuels the work we do every day and reflects a community-wide commitment to helping women build stability, confidence, and hope. Whether you donated, shared the campaign, or encouraged others to support, you played an essential role in this year’s impact.

Total Raised:

$20,854

Give to the Max Day also offers a special moment to reflect on the individuals who make our work possible throughout the year. We are honored to recognize the extraordinary ways our volunteers and partners share their time, talent, and treasure.

Honoring Time, Talent, and Treasure

Time – Over 530 volunteers have donated more than 4,000 hours this year, strengthening every part of our mission.

Talent – Volunteers have shared expertise by coaching clients on job search strategies, sorting clothing donations, preparing professional Confidence Kits, and facilitating classes covering financial literacy, digital skills, health and wellness, and leadership development.

Treasure – Thank you to everyone who contributed to Give to the Max Day, whether by donating or by helping spread the word. Your generosity directly impacts the women we serve and ensures they have the support and resources needed on their journey.

We are also grateful to the many subject matter experts who contributed their knowledge and facilitation throughout the year. Their guidance and care have created meaningful learning experiences for women seeking growth, stability, and new opportunities.

Together, your support continues to open doors, strengthen families, and build brighter futures across our community. Thank you for standing alongside Dress for Success Twin Cities.

Dear Dress for Success Twin Cities Supporter,

When Maria stepped onto our 38-foot Success Express mobile unit this past May, she carried more than just a worn resume—she carried the weight of starting over. A single mother of two who had fled domestic violence, she was preparing for her first job interview in five years. In addition to receiving a huge package filled with professional clothing, shoes, and accessories, Maria began meeting regularly with one of our amazing coaches to encourage and support her as she applied and interviewed for jobs. Over the past six months, Maria has also attended a variety of online classes that helped her gain more confidence in her digital and financial skills.

Maria is one of over 1,000 women we have helped this year.

Behind these numbers are single mothers escaping poverty, immigrants building new lives, survivors of abuse finding their strength, and women returning from incarceration deserving a second chance. Each woman who walks through our doors is fighting for something bigger than a job—she's fighting for independence, stability, and hope. Your gift today will ensure that in 2026, every woman who needs us will find open doors, supportive professionals, and the tools to transform her life.

There are multiple ways to double your financial donation. We have a generous donor who has promised to double your match up to $10,000 and if you work for an organization that will double your match, your financial gift goes a very long way! If you are interested in utilizing a Donor Advised Fund or planned giving, please email [email protected] . Click here to learn more or donate: www.dressforssucccesstwincities.org .

From all of us at Dress for Success Twin Cities—and from every woman whose life you'll touch with your generosity—thank you for believing that every woman deserves the chance to thrive.

With gratitude and hope,

Stephanie Silvers, CEO

P.S. Maria asked me to tell our supporters something: "You didn't just give me a suit. You gave me back my belief that I deserve good things." Your year-end gift will help us share this belief with hundreds more women in the coming year.

Client Success Story — Victoria

Dress for Success Twin Cities (DFSTC) partners with clients navigating barriers to employment, including justice involvement. Victoria’s journey highlights how practical tools and person-centered coaching support a confident return to the workforce.

Before DFSTC Victoria describes the early steps after release as a constant test - assumptions about her past often overshadowed her skills. As a job seeker on Intensive Supervised Release (ISR), she felt ongoing pressure to prove she was more than her record. (ISR is a community-based supervision program following release.)

What helped Through DFSTC, Victoria accessed resume resources, coaching on how to respond to biased opinions, and a Confidence Kit with professional clothing. These supports helped her refine her story, prepare language to redirect bias, and present her qualifications with clarity.

Moving forward With a clearer professional narrative and clothing that matched the moment, Victoria reports feeling prepared to spotlight her strengths and steer conversations toward her skills and readiness. Her story shows how tailored coaching, practical tools, and confidence-building supports can open doors.

Be part of more success stories Volunteer, give, or partner with DFSTC: dressforsuccesstwincities.org.

Give to the Max Your gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $15,000, and our goal is $15,000. You can give any day leading up to Give to the Max Day and your contribution will still be matched.

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