Dress for Success Oregon

7th Annual Women’s Resource Fair 💛

More than 120 women joined us at WorkWell for a one-stop shop of resources, connection, and essentials- all designed to make access easier and help combat the pink tax.

Yoga + breath work. Job prep and 1:1 support. Health resources. Oregon Health Plan enrollment. Emergency preparedness. Food support. Personal care items. Pajamas. Swag bags. Coffee + bagels. And more.

Our first Resource Fair in WorkWell gave us more space to bring it all together.

A huge thank you to Columbia Sportswear CareOregon Daniela Caine Nonprofit Divas PNW Women’s Impact Network Oregon Health Authority Ulta Beauty and the community members, partners, supporters, and volunteers who donated their time and resources to make it possible.

Our community shows up. 💛

WorkWell opens October 5! One space for everyone, with three ways to be part of it.

Career success takes more than the right outfit. It takes reliable WiFi, room to focus, people to learn from, and a community to lean on. WorkWell brings those things together in a shared space where people can work, connect, and support one another.

So, who is WorkWell for?

✨ Program participants: Dress for Success Oregon clients referred by an eligible nonprofit or community partner can use the space at no cost.

✨ Donor participants: Individuals can use the coworking space on a sliding scale, starting with a $5 day pass.

✨ Community participants: Nonprofits, small businesses, startups, consultants, and remote teams can use WorkWell for meetings, collaboration, and events. Reach out to discuss your team’s needs and pricing.

Different reasons for walking through the door. One space we get to share.

We have great workshops coming up! These are open to ALL women and gender-expansive people.

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Understanding the Oregon Health Plan (OHP)

9/16 6pm-8pm on Zoom

If you need health insurance in 2027, join our workshop to learn who qualifies, the range of benefits offered, and how OHP works.

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Level Up Your Communication Skills by Tia Hotzler from Oregon Council For Behavioral Health

9/19 12:30pm-2:30pm at DFSO

Ready to transform your personal and professional relationships? Join Executive Coach Tia Hotzler for an interactive session designed to boost your communication effectiveness.

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AI for Job Seekers

10/15 5:30-7:30 at DFSO

Learn best practices for using AI features that help with job search.

Translation and transcription services in English and Spanish provided by Transcribbit.

The Pink Tax—the higher cost of products marketed toward women and people who use traditionally feminine personal care items—is real. All September long, we’re turning awareness into action, and we’d love your help. 💗

Each year, our Women’s Resource Fair provides more than 200 women with free clothing, hygiene essentials, résumé support, wellness tools and connections to vital community resources—all under one roof.

Here are four ways to join us:

-Donate new, unopened and unexpired essentials—including undergarments, period products, toiletries and gender-affirming personal care items—Tuesday through Friday, September 1–30, from 10 AM–3 PM.

-Host a donation drive at your workplace, school, place of worship, club or within your own community.

- Volunteer at the Women’s Resource Fair on September 26 from 9 AM–5 PM.

-Make a financial contribution to help us continue providing programs that support women working toward economic independence and stability.

Swipe through for all the details—and help us fight the Pink Tax this September!

Announcing WorkWell Pilot Phase!

The team at Dress for Success Oregon invites you to join us for the pilot phase of WorkWell, the new coworking and resource center. We invite you to drop in, work from the space, and help us test drive WorkWell firsthand.

Wednesday–Thursday | August 19–20, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

You do not need to be a client of DFSO to use WorkWell. We are open to ALL women and gender-expansive people.

Thank you to Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. for touring our new WorkWell coworking center!

We’re looking for someone who can help job seekers feel more confident in today’s hiring process.

Dress for Success Oregon is seeking a volunteer to lead a Technology Upskilling Workshop focused on recorded video interviews—a step that’s becoming increasingly common in job applications but can be intimidating for many candidates.

You’ll help participants learn things like:
• Recording confident video interview responses
• Uploading videos to employer application platforms
• Basic video file management
• Presenting professionally on camera

You don’t need teaching experience—just a solid understanding of the technology, a patient approach, and a desire to help others succeed.

📍 In-person at our SE Portland office
🕒 Approximately 90 minutes
👥 Up to 20 participants

This opportunity is a great fit for recruiters, HR professionals, educators, IT professionals, marketers, communications specialists, or anyone comfortable navigating today’s digital workplace.

Last year, 75% of participants seeking employment through Dress for Success Oregon reported finding jobs as a direct result of our programs and support. Your knowledge could help someone take that next step.

Interested in volunteering? Please contact Han-Bee Kim at [email protected].

Because of you, we didn’t just meet our goal this year. We blew past it!

$314,000 raised at the Celebrate Success Gala — a 13% increase over last year, and beyond the stretch goal we’d quietly set for ourselves. In today’s nonprofit climate, that’s remarkable. And we don’t take it lightly.

What moved us most wasn’t just the number. It was the room. People showing up with intention and generosity at a time when causes are competing for every dollar. That kind of belief in a mission is rare, and we felt it.

WorkWell is moving into full operation. The work continues. And it’s possible because of YOU. ❤️

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible sponsors: Ben Bridge Jewelers, US Bank, Alaska Airlines, Schwabe, Kaiser Permanente, and The Greenbrier Companies. We couldn’t do this without you.

Photos by Oli Photography 🇵🇱🇺🇸