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Ever thought what would happen if your clothes were lost in a house fire and money was scarce? Or what would you do if you had to flee an abusive relationship and leave most of your belongings behind?

 

While these scenarios may never happen to you, Dress for Success Central Virginia, is helping women in these types of unfortunate situations.

 

Dress for Success Central Virgnia is a Richmond based affiliate of the global not-for-profit organization that promotes the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support, and career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life. 

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According to a 2013 study by the International Monetary Fund, “Women, Work and the Economy,” female labor force participation has remained low, around 50 percent. Being that women still fall under the categories of under-represented and under-served, each woman who is referred to be assisted by Dress for Success stands a chance to positively curve that statistic. 

 

Dress for Success Worldwide began in 1996, funded by a $5,000 inheritance that founder Nancy Nublin received from her great-grandfather. Founder/Executive Director Shantell Malachi worked passionately to open the doors for the Central Virginia Region. Since opening it's doors on, July 16, 2012, it has served over 350 women in the area and they are rapidly increasing their impact in the community. 

 

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