DRESS FOR SUCCESS CELEBRATES FIFTH ANNUAL #GIVINGSHOESDAY WITH ‘IN THESE SHOES’ CAMPAIGN
Supporters across Indianapolis are encouraged to share their most memorable professional accomplishments and donate shoes to Dress for Success Indianapolis on Giving Tuesday
California Closets to provide an award for the top shoe donor in Indianapolis, ShoeDazzle to provide awards to the top ten donors throughout U.S. and Canada
Indianapolis, IN (November 11, 2016): Dress for Success® is encouraging its supporters to inspire women around the world by pairing shoe donations with the memory of an ‘In These Shoes’ accomplishment, as the not-for-profit organization once again celebrates #GivingShoesDay on Giving Tuesday, November 29th, 2016. The philanthropic one-day event urges women to give back to their local community by donating nearly new, professional shoes to Dress for Success Indianapolis or gifting a virtual and brand new pair of shoes in the form of a monetary donation.
The top ten donors who give the most shoes will be awarded a $75 dollar gift card to ShoeDazzle. In-kind donors also have the potential to do double good as ShoeDazzle will also be awarding the top three Dress for Success affiliates that garner the most total shoe donations throughout North America with thirty $100 gift cards for brand new product. Locally, California Closets is awarding the top shoe donor in Indianapolis with a $500 California Closets gift card.
Since its inception in 2012, the #GivingShoesDay campaign has overwhelmingly amassed more than 17,000 pairs of shoes donated through the organization’s 145 affiliates around the world. This year Dress for Success wants to explore the emotional significance of donating. “When remembering the biggest moments in our lives, the smallest details can take on a larger significance. This year we want our supporters to celebrate giving back with the professional accomplishments they’ve had,” said Joi Gordon, CEO of Dress for Success Worldwide. “We hope that the generous donations we receive this year allow our donors to reflect on their own journeys and encourage another woman to succeed the same way they have.”
To participate, women can bring their shoes to Dress for Success Indianapolis at any Central Indiana TCU branch, at California Closets’ showroom in Carmel, or at the office of Dress for Success Indianapolis between 9am-5pm on Tuesday, November 29th. Dress for Success Indianapolis has been the top affiliate for shoe donations for the past three years and hopes to continue this giving streak again this year.
For those who would like to give back, but are not in proximity to a participating affiliate, monetary donations of any value can be made on the Dress for Success Facebook Page or at https://dressforsucces.wpengine.com/donate/financial-donations/. Additional information on Dress for Success and #GivingShoesDay can be found at www.dressforsuccess.org/givingshoesday.
About Dress for Success Indianapolis
Dress for Success Indianapolis is an affiliate of the international Dress for Success non-profit organization that provides interview suits and career development services to economically disadvantaged women. Since its launch in Indianapolis in 1999, over 11,000 women have been served. The organization also promotes economic independence, provides programs to raise self-esteem, connects women with professional resources, prepares women for employment, and assists in establishing a network of support to help women thrive in work and in life. For more information, please visit www.indydfs.org.
About TCU
TCU is the largest Credit Union in the State of Indiana with more than $2 billion in assets, with 51 branches throughout the State of Indiana and Michigan. TCU not only offers traditional financial services to its members, but also non-traditional services such as travel, real estate and insurance. For more information, visit http://www.tcunet.com.
About Dress for Success
Dress for Success is an international not-for-profit organization that empowers women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and the development tools to help women thrive in work and in life. Since starting operations in 1997, Dress for Success has expanded to almost 145 cities in 21 countries. To date, Dress for Success has helped more than 950,000 women work towards self-sufficiency. Visit www.dressforsuccess.org to learn more.
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Contact: Andrea Cowley, Associate Director – 317-940-3737 x 102 or andrea@indydfs.org
