For more than 20 years, Common Threads has been our signature fundraising event, with a focus on celebrating the accomplishments of the women we serve. We are thrilled to announce that our annual event has moved, and will take place at the newly renovated Log Cabin in Holyoke on Thursday, April 11, 2024. Celebrate our women with us during this evening of empowerment while enjoying:

-A networking cocktail reception with hearty hors d'oeuvres
-A silent auction
-An inspiring program, including Keynote Speaker LaTonia Monroe Naylor
-A three-course dinner
-Meaningful conversation with incredible women!
-In addition to celebrating the women we serve, we are delighted to announce Ciara Speller, Emmy Award-winning weeknight Senior --Anchor of 22News as our emcee.

Honors will also be presented to:
Sarai Arroyo, Distinguished Alumna
Tammy Hickey, Volunteer of the Year
Jessica Dupont, Outstanding Contributor
Event Registration
 
Dress for Success Western Massachusetts depends on your generosity to provide our programs and services for low-income women — giving them the tools to gain economic independence.
RSVP deadline for tickets is Monday, April 1st.

*Note: We are putting together a Seasonal Family Fun Package for one of our auction items. Prospective tickets will include: Springfield Museums (Spring), Six Flags (Summer), The Big E (Fall), Bright Nights (Winter)

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With support from previous donors, this has been one of our most successful years to date. In 2023, we were able to:

·        Move to our new home within the O’Dell Women’s Center on Lyman Street in Downtown Springfield, MA

·        Provide professional interview attire to 363 women looking to change their lives

·        Graduate 2 workforce training cohorts, 86% of which are in higher education and 64% moved into our mentorship program

·        Engage 25 women in professional mentorship and, of mentees, 73% are employed, 63% are in higher education or professional training and 47% of pairs have been engaged for more than one year

·        Provide post-program support to our Professional Women's Group. Since joining the group, 84% of members have started new jobs, 21% have been offered promotions, 53% have enrolled in higher education or career training, 37% have joined boards of directors or advisory councils and 21% have moved to better housing

·        Hire 5 program graduates to reach out to yet more women in need

Together we help women in our community who are struggling to not just find jobs but to define and engage in career paths that will lift themselves and their families out of poverty. Together we change lives and improve our community for generations to come.