Dress for Success Sioux Falls

INFORMATION

For more information or questions, please contact Rachel Martens at 605-782-9286 or rmartens@embe.org

LOCATION

Dress for Success Sioux Falls
EmBe – Downtown
300 W. 11th St.
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Phone: (605) 610-0665
siouxfalls@dressforsuccess.org

Dress for Success Sioux Falls is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving women’s lives located in the Sioux Falls area. The professional clothing, employment retention programs, and ongoing support that we provide our clients symbolize our faith in every woman’s ability to succeed. Dress for Success Sioux Falls depends on a team of qualified, passionate, dedicated individuals, organizations, and companies, each of whom plays an indispensable role in our success.

To learn more, visit siouxfalls.dressforsuccess.org

Donations are being accepted
Monday and Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
No appointment is necessary.

CLOSET SALE

Fall Closet Sale – November 4-5, 2022

Refresh your wardrobe with name-brand clothing, shoes, bags, and more all while supporting Dress for Success Sioux Falls!

LOCATION: EmBe Downtown Gym

DATES & TIMES:

Friday, November 4: 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Saturday, November 5: 9:00 am – Noon; Bag Sale: 1:00 – 4:00 pm

COST:

Coats, Suits: $10
Pants, Dresses, Skirts, Jackets, Tops, Shoes: $5
Jewelry, Belts, Scarves, Accessories: $2
Designer Purses: $25-$30
Purses: $5

CLOTHING DONATIONS

Clothing Accepted	Clothing Not Accepted
Interview appropriate suits Professional separates including blouses, slacks, skirts, dresses, blazers, and jackets Work appropriate shoes Jewelry and scarves Handbags (briefcases, portfolios or work appropriate handbags) New trouser socks in black, gray, blue, and brown (regular and plus sizes) Camisoles (especially L – XL sizes) Maternity clothes NEW bras and underwear Dress Coats GREATEST NEED ITEM: Petite sizes (0 – 4) GREATEST NEED ITEM: Plus sizes (22 and up) in dress pants, tops, dresses and suits	Non-Professional Clothing Shorts, flip-flops Used undergarments, socks, stockings or makeup Anything that is stained, worn, dated or torn

Clothing Accepted

Clothing Not Accepted

Interview appropriate suits
Professional separates including blouses, slacks, skirts, dresses, blazers, and jackets
Work appropriate shoes
Jewelry and scarves
Handbags (briefcases, portfolios or work appropriate handbags)
New trouser socks in black, gray, blue, and brown (regular and plus sizes)
Camisoles (especially L – XL sizes)
Maternity clothes
NEW bras and underwear
Dress Coats
GREATEST NEED ITEM: Petite sizes (0 – 4)
GREATEST NEED ITEM: Plus sizes (22 and up) in dress pants, tops, dresses and suits

Non-Professional Clothing
Shorts, flip-flops
Used undergarments, socks, stockings or makeup
Anything that is stained, worn, dated or torn

VOLUNTEER

Volunteer with Dress for Success Sioux Falls

With your support, Dress for Success Sioux Falls can continue to empower thousands of women on their path to financial independence. Volunteering is a meaningful and rewarding experience that has many benefits, including the following:

Learn and develop new skills: Our programs allow you to acquire new skills while carrying out various tasks.
Make connections: Meet new people, build friendships, and make lasting relationships.
Improve your resume: Gain invaluable experience working with others, learning about the workplace, and seeing firsthand how a non-profit operates.
Build your confidence: Your ability to deal with various situations and be part of a team will increase your self-esteem.

Volunteer Opportunities

We are looking for people to fill the volunteer opportunities below. Training will be provided.

Volunteer Training

We want you to be comfortable in your new volunteer role, so we provide training opportunities throughout the year. Once your volunteer application is received, we will contact you regarding the next available training date.

Suiting Coach Training

If you are looking to help women build confidence and provide clothing for interviews or employment by assisting in our suiting program, this training is for you. All first-time suiting coach volunteers must attend one training session.

Career Coach Training

If you are looking to help women improve their resumes, interviewing skills, and job-search process, this training is for you. All first-time career coach volunteers must attend one training session.

General Volunteer Orientation

All volunteers who do not attend a suiting coach or career coach training and would like to assist in other areas such as administrative or boutique maintenance will be required to participate in one volunteer orientation, including all other volunteer opportunities.

If you’re interested in volunteering, please fill out the volunteer application, and we will contact you regarding the next training date. If you have any questions, you can email DFSSFOffice@EmBe.org or call (605) 610-0665.