• What are affiliates? How do they operate? Each Dress for Success affiliate location is an independent non-profit organization with its own policies, staff and board of directors. The Worldwide office licenses the Dress for Success name to affiliates, all of whom fulfill the overall mission of helping women achieve self-sufficiency. Affiliates provide services to their communities based on local needs, culture and resource
  • What is Dress for Success Worldwide? Located in New York City, Dress for Success Worldwide was established to oversee and provide support to our affiliates around the globe. The Worldwide office also focuses on strengthening and promoting the Dress for Success brand internationally and developing relationships with corporate, media and other sponsors. Click here for more information or email [email protected]
  • How can I make a clothing donation? We appreciate your generosity and suggest you refer to our list of affiliate locations at dressforsuccess.org/affiliates to find the one closest to you to determine current policies and logistics. Each Dress for Success location has its own hours of operation, specific drop-off days and times, and policies regarding what items they can and cannot accept.
  • How can I make a financial gift to Dress for Success? To make a donation, visit our donation page or send an email to [email protected]. Checks also can be made out to Dress for Success Worldwide at 32 East 31st Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10016. Please make all checks payable to Dress for Success Worldwide. If you would like to make a financial donation to a specific local affiliate, please visit our Dress for Success affiliates page for more information and mailing address.
  • Are clothing and financial donations to Dress for Success tax deductible? How do I obtain a receipt? Dress for Success affiliates in the U.S. have 501(c)(3) tax status from the IRS. All donations are therefore tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Regulations about tax deductions vary from country to country. For information about donations to one of our global locations, please contact that affiliate directly
  • Is there an organization like Dress for Success for men?One Hundred Suits for One Hundred Men (100suitsnyc.org) and Midnight Run (midnightrun.org) accept and provide business clothing and support to men actively seeking employment in some locations in the U.S.
  • What type of clothing and products does Dress for Success accept?Use our list of affiliate locations to find your local Dress for Success and learn about its donation policies.
  • How can I become a volunteer? What volunteer opportunities are available in my community? Find your local affiliate here and learn how you can make a difference in your community. Someone will follow up with you to discern how you can share your time and talents to help another woman
  • My company would like to donate new merchandise to Dress for Success. Whom do I contact? Please email our corporate giving manager at [email protected].
  • Will my local affiliate pick up my donation? Dress for Success is a volunteer-run organization, and most locations simply do not have the necessary resources or staff to provide this service. Please contact your local affiliate for more information about its donation policies.
  • I would like to start an affiliate in my community. How can I find more information or learn if one is starting near me? Please click here to learn more about the application process and the criteria for new locations. If you want to proceed, email [email protected] to request an application.
  • How can I organize a suit drive? Contact your local Dress for Success directly to find out about the organization’s needs and how to obtain a suit drive kit. Some affiliates hold other types of drives as well and collect pantyhose, accessories, shoes or funds to purchase items. 
  • How can I find out about upcoming events in my community? Contact your local affiliate to find out more about events in your community.
  • I am interested in organizing a clothing drive? How do I go about doing so?Due to current restrictions on accepting clothing on a mass scale, we are not currently able to accommodate corporate or national clothing drive initiatives. However, you are welcome to contact your local affiliates to determine whether they wish to work with you. Thanks for your generosity!