DRESS FOR SUCCESS CELEBRATES FIFTH ANNUAL #GIVINGSHOESDAY WITH ‘IN THESE SHOES’ CAMPAIGN
Supporters across Sydney are encouraged to share their most memorable professional accomplishments and donate shoes to Dress for Success Sydney on Giving Tuesday
SYDNEY, NEW SOUTH WALES (November 16th, 2016): Dress for Success® is encouraging its supporters to inspire women around the world by pairing shoe donations with the memory of an ‘In These Shoes’ accomplishment, as the not-for-profit organization once again celebrates #GivingShoesDay on Giving Tuesday, November 29th, 2016. The philanthropic one-day event urges women to give back to their local community by donating nearly new, professional shoes to Dress for Success Sydney or gifting a virtual and brand new pair of shoes in the form of a monetary donation.
Since its inception in 2012, the #GivingShoesDay campaign has overwhelmingly amassed more than 17,000 pairs of shoes donated through the organization’s 145 affiliates around the world. This year Dress for Success wants to explore the emotional significance of donating. “When remembering the biggest moments in our lives, the smallest details can take on a larger significance. This year we want our supporters to celebrate giving back with the professional accomplishments they’ve had,” said Joi Gordon, CEO of Dress for Success Worldwide. “We hope that the generous donations we receive this year allow our donors to reflect on their own journeys and encourage another woman to succeed the same way they have.”
To participate, women can bring their shoes to Dress for Success Sydney at 132 Marrickville between 9:30AM – 4:30PM on Tuesday, November 29th.
For those who would like to give back, but are not in proximity to a participating affiliate, monetary donations of any value can be made on the Dress for Success Facebook Page or at dfss.org.au. Additional information on Dress for Success Sydney and #GivingShoesDay can be found at www.dressforsuccess.org/givingshoesday.
About Dress for Success
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 145 cities in 21 countries. To date, Dress for Success has helped more than 950,000 women work towards self-sufficiency. Visit sydney.dressforsuccess.org to learn more.
Contact: 02 9517 9537 info@dfssydney.org