Dress for Success
Alpha Sigma Tau is proud to offer members philanthropy and service opportunities with Dress for Success® through the Sorority’s National Philanthropy, the Women’s Wellness Initiative.
Dress for Success is an international not-for-profit organization that empowers 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. Since starting operations in 1997, Dress for Success has expanded to almost 160 cities in 27 countries. To date, Dress for Success has helped more than 1 million women work towards self-sufficiency.
By volunteering with and raising money for local Dress for Success affiliates, members serve their communities in a way that directly correlates to Alpha Sigma Tau’s vision of empowering women to excel in life.
We walk for women!
On Saturday, August 24, join us as we virtually power walk in support of Dress for Success and women in need of socioeconomic change around the globe.
Participate by running, walking, biking, rollerblading—you name it! The distance is up to you, too. Walk around the block or bike 20 miles. There’s no wrong way to participate!
Enjoy it with Sisters!
Coordinate a group walk with your Sisters on Saturday, August 24! This will be a perfect time to reconnect with Sister-friends, get active, and empower women to thrive.
Join on your own
Join in the Virtual Power Walk from wherever you are! When you register for the event, you can log your activities and still join in the Dress for Success contests.
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AΣTs in action with Dress for Success
Psi/James Madison
raised more than $3,300 for Dress for Success during their Women’s Wellness Month.
Baltimore Alumnae
hosted Prom Giveaway with their local affiliate and outfitted teens with dresses and accessories for prom.
Beta Upsilon/NJIT
volunteers at their local Dress for Success affiliate by steaming and organizing clothes.
National Organization
Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority sponsors Dress for Success’s Power Walk and Your Hour Her Power annually, rallying support from members around the country.
Beta Eta/SIUE
volunteers and raises money for Dress for Success Midwest.
Buffalo Alumnae
invited Dress for Success Buffalo to speak and connect with members during Founders Day.
Why Dress for Success and Alpha Sigma Tau?
Alpha Sigma Tau and Dress for Success are both committed to empowering women to thrive in work and life. Both organizations are dedicated to building positive networks of support for women, treating others with dignity and respect, and equipping women to strengthen their lives and shape their communities.
Get Involved with Dress for Success
Individual members, chapters, or groups of members can get started right away! Much like you would do with any philanthropy and service project, the first step is to reach out. Find a Dress for Success affiliate near you and ask them to share with you their service opportunities and upcoming needs. Then, start planning your projects.
Host a clothing drive
Rally your network—your AΣT Sisters, your workplace, your neighborhood, your family—and host a clothing drive. Check with your local Dress for Success affiliate to learn which items are most needed; it varies from community to community.
Volunteer
Volunteers are crucial to Dress for Success. Often, affiliates need help in one or more of the following areas: personal shopping, mentoring, fundraising, administrative tasks, clothing collections, client assistance, and more. Contact your local Dress for Success affiliate to learn more about volunteer opportunities.
Donate
Financial donations go a long way in any nonprofit organization. Consider making a gift to Dress for Success or attending your local affiliate’s fundraising events.
Empower women in your community! Get together with your chapter or Sisters near you to volunteer and raise funds for Dress for Success.
Questions?
Please contact Angie Bong, Associate Executive Director of Member Services, at abong@alphasigmatau.org.
