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NIECY NASH GAVE KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT
DRESS FOR SUCCESS
EVENT CELEBRATING WOMEN
New York, NY—December 17, 2008
Actress and star of two television shows, Niecy Nash
addressed more than 450 guests at the Women Helping
Women breakfast today benefiting Dress for Success
Worldwide in New York City. Serving as host of The
Style Network's highest-rated show "Clean House," Ms. Nash has
fulfilled her childhood dream of being "fabulous on TV."
The annual event supports the Professional Women's Group
(PWG), the employment retention and career development
program of Dress for Success, providing women with a network
of support, practical information, and the inspiration to
achieve self-defined success in their career and life.
This year, Dress for Success recognized the 15 graduates of
its inaugural Financial Literacy Program. This 10-part
seminar series helps PWG members make meaningful changes in
their financial lives and achieve their financial goals.
In addition, scholarships were awarded to PWG members to
further their education. A portion of the ticket sales
was directed to the PWG Educational Fund.
Dress for
Success also honored WITI, Women in Technology
International, for the exemplary support they have shown to
Dress for Success and for embodying the ideal of "women
helping women."
"This is a deeply personal and moving
event for everyone who attends," said Joi Gordon, CEO of
Dress for Success Worldwide. "Women throughout New
York come together to share in the success of our clients
and to celebrate their extraordinary accomplishments."
lia sophia was on hand to sell a select jewelry piece with
proceeds benefiting Dress for Success. In addition, signed
copies of Bobbi Brown Makeup Manual: For Everyone from
Beginner to Pro were sold with a portion of the proceeds
benefiting Dress for Success. Event benefactors
included Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, Diageo, FedEx Corporation
and Gap Inc.
About Dress for Success
Dress for Success is an international not-for-profit organization that promotes the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support, and the career development tools to help
women thrive in work and in life. Since starting operations in 1997, Dress for Success has expanded to more than
90 locations in the U.S., Canada, Jamaica, Mexico, the
Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland and the U.K. To date, Dress for Success has helped more than 450,000 women work towards self-sufficiency. Visit www.dressforsuccess.org to learn more.
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