DFSA Announces Headquarters Expansion
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Dress for Success Austin Announces Expansion to Serve More Women and Fuel Workforce Development and Sustainability Efforts
AUSTIN, TX – March 17, 2025 – Dress for Success Austin is thrilled to announce they have expanded their current headquarters by 2,557 square feet, allowing the organization to reach its goal of serving 25% more women in the Greater Austin area. This expansion will also provide a dedicated space for regular boutique clothing sales, fundraising events like Toast & Tour, and the capacity to host 30 more women for in-person programming.
For 21 years, Dress for Success Austin has empowered women to achieve economic independence by providing professional attire, development tools, and a supportive network. The new, larger space will allow the organization to:
Increase Client Reach: Serve 25% more women annually, providing essential resources and support to those facing economic and career-related challenges.
Create a Dedicated Storefront: Launch a clothing boutique, open to the public, offering high-quality attire at affordable prices. Sales will provide an opportunity for the organization to sustain the investment of the expanded space.
Host Larger Events: Provide additional programming space to serve more women for in-person events. The larger space will also welcome more community members who want to learn about the mission and network with other professionals.
Fund Workforce Development Programs: Invest clothing sales revenue directly into programs that help women with job readiness training, career coaching, and ongoing support.
"This expansion is a pivotal moment for Dress for Success Austin," said Mia Johns, Executive Director at Dress for Success Austin. “The new space will not only allow us to serve more women, but it will also create a sustainable funding model for our vital workforce development programs. We are incredibly grateful to our community for their continued support, which makes this growth possible."
The boutique clothing sales will offer a unique opportunity for the community to support Dress for Success Austin's mission and sustainability efforts every Saturday by offering the public the opportunity to purchase clothes and accessories at a discounted price.
The organization is hosting its first event in the expanded space, a Shop for Success Spring Sale taking place Saturday, April 5 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. To RSVP for the sale, visit here. Dress for Success Austin invites the community to celebrate this milestone and stay tuned for updates on weekly Saturday shopping hours.
Foundation Communities contributed to the expansion by providing an affordable lease rate and continues to be a great supporter of the organization.
About Dress for Success Austin:
Dress for Success Austin empowers women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire, and development tools to help women thrive in work and in life. By offering services that address the holistic needs of women, Dress for Success Austin helps women build confidence, secure employment, and achieve long-term success. For more information, visit https://www.dressforsuccessaustin.org/.