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News to Suit You
SUMMER A N E W S L E T T E R F R O M D R E SS F O R S U C C E SS H O U STO N 2021
“ I don’t know
where I would
be if I did not
have DFSH in
my life.”
“I feel like a
confident and
successful business-
woman after my
suiting appointment.
I am ready to take on
the world!”
Dear Friends,
As you may know,
according to the U.S.
Bureau of Labor
Statistic, 2.2 million
fewer women were in the
labor force in October
2020 compared to
October 2019. This mass
exodus was not voluntary; they were forced
out due to unforeseen barriers the pandemic
has presented. We are working diligently
to remain a catalyst for positive change for
women in our community. While many
still face uncertainties, we are collaborating
with our community partners to ensure our
continued support of women as they reenter
the workforce. with DFSH. We will honor our community April. These experiences enhance our team
Your commitment and passion for the partner, H-E-B and the more than 46,000 personally and professionally allowing us to
women Dress for Success Houston (DFSH) Houston-area women and 60,000 children best serve the women of Houston.
has the privilege of serving, allows us DFSH has impacted. Over the last 14 years, Thank you all for your support to ensure we
to support them now, more than ever, H-E-B has provided meals, gift cards and continue to empower the women and families
by offering job search and professional vital financial support to the mission of of DFSH.
development programs, women veterans DFSH. Event details on page 6.
networking workshops, curbside suiting, as Our mission is to empower women to achieve With heartfelt gratitude,
well as H-E-B gifts cards to those who are still economic independence while breaking
facing food insecurities. See pages 3-5 to learn down barriers regardless of race, sexual
more about your impact. orientation, and religion to help women LAUREN LEVICKI COURVILLE
PRESIDENT
Please join co-chairs, Allie & Eric Danziger thrive in work and life. Our team remains
and Drs. Crystal and Randall Wright on engaged in developing our leadership, as we
Saturday, October 16, 2021 for Rendezvous began an eight-week Dare to Lead course in
PWG 392
23 YEARS
THE PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S GROUP CURRENT demographics of
ONGOING PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT MEMBERS women entering
dfsh programs
RECEIVE PUBLIC
32%
ASS I STA N C E
EXPERIENCED
23%
D O M E ST I C A B U S E
of addressing the needs of women and I D E N T I F Y AS
H O M E L E SS
11%
creating systemic change in their lives , their F I R ST S U I T
TO OW N
37%
families and our community all because of S I N G L E M OT H E R S 28%
supporters like you . SINGLE 36%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
“
1,400+ 258 volunteers TOP E M PLOY M E N T
Health & Wellness veterans donated IN DUS TRIE S
3,358 hours
I am proud the We Are
Houston 5K is now part of my served 24% Healthcare
For the first time in its history, the Chevron Houston
2 014 in 2020
since 11% Social Services
55%
Marathon was hosted virtually in January 2021. With accomplishments. Thank you for
9% Education
determination and team t-shirts in tow, 35 PWG
members showed up to cross their own finish lines
keeping me accountable.
—YECENIA
of women
around Houston. DFSH has participated in the event’s suited gained
charity component, Run for a Reason, for the past
nine years. Sponsored by Comerica and Maria & Terry employment
Bryant, Team DFSH raised more than $10,000 for IN 2020 Only 8% of charities nationally evaluated have received at
least seven consecutive 4-star evaluations.
the women of Houston with a total of 74 participants.
Email r4r@dfshouston.org to join our team for the
N E W H Y B R I D M OD E L F OR WOR KS H O P S CURBSIDE
January 2022 race weekend!
SUITING
400+ 80
In an effort to continue health and wellness journeys year-round, the
300
TO MORE THAN
Professional Women’s Group is introducing a Mind-Body series. The goal is MORE THAN
KIWICO STEM KITS
to provide strategies about taking care of ourselves so we can show up fully for
others and our careers. PWG members will have access to practice items in DISTRIBUTED TO
their weekly emails and Facebook group along with small-group opportunities PWG CHILDREN
for deeper discussions. WOMEN RECEIVING WOMEN
SUPPORT THROUGH
195
MORE THAN
Women’s Veteran Program
The goal of the Women’s Veteran throughout all DFSH programs.
OVER 1,400 WOMEN VETERANS
SERVED SINCE 2014
33 700 H-E-B GIFT CARDS
OUTREACH
VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS TO VETERANS
Program is to empower women
This year, we launched Veteran
CALLS
veterans through a network of
Virtual Meet Ups ‒ a place where after three years IN 2020, w e r e i m pac t e d by
support that continues to connect
1,331 9,402
women veterans can connect, o f pa r t i c i pat i n g i n
them to community resources,
encourage and motivate each other. dfsh programs
build professional relationships and
Over 30 veterans have attended RECEIVE PUBLIC
cultivate personal growth in a safe, ASS I STA N C E
19%
this new networking opportunity.
uplifting environment.
wom e n
RECEIVED A
40%
P R O M OT I O N
I M P R OV E D J O B
84%
units of service
In 2020, the Women’s Veteran SKILLS
R E G U L A R LY A F F O R D
Program hosted 23 events covering 50%
s u c h a s p r o f e s s i o n a l at t i r e , c a r e e r
MEALS
I feel connected because other veterans share similar
PTSD, nutrition, military S AT I S F I E D W I T H L I F E 90%
career transition, and more!
experiences. There is a better understanding within the group. I N C R E AS E D 84%
e d u c at i o n , p e r s o n a l d e v e l o p m e n t
and veterans programs.
SELF-CONFIDENCE
Workshop attendance was up 54% —CATHERINE
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
2 3
“DFSH makes me feel
Job Search Program Update part of a family who
challenges me to rise
Over two million women in the The eight-step Job Search program above any situation.”
United States left the workforce in includes completing an initial survey,
2020, with Black and Latina women attending a Google Suite Basics —
comprising over 35% of those newly recorded workshop, participating in MARILESSE
jobless. The women served by DFSH Resume Review, attending a Speak
are no different, with nearly 70% of for Success workshop, mastering the “Susan Nelson
their jobs affected last year. 60-Second Elevator Pitch, participating
Recognizing a staggering need to get our in Mock Interviews, learning how to always brings
women back to work, DFSH market themselves on LinkedIn and such a thought-
relaunched the Job Search program attending one-on-one coaching with provoking position
virtually with a goal to assist 125 Adecco recruiters.
women in securing employment. to the table
which allows me
to continue to
“We are all coping and “I now feel whole and grow and learn
attempting to survive to the best empowered to believe in something new.”
of our abilities. Thank you for myself. I have direction and —
showing concern, kindness and purpose, and I want to make AMELIA
responding to our needs.” a difference in my career.”
— — “DFSH always gives me
“PWG has been the KENYA KIMBERLY
resource I’ve needed to the hope that these hard
get through the tough times will pass.”
times in my life.” —
PAULET TE
—
KIMBERLEY
“Empowering women
means giving women Success Story | Joy
the voice in society REGISTERED DIETITIAN
which was silenced for At the age of 17, Joy enlisted in the The preparation helped her land a
so many generations. United States Navy and served 14 position at H-E-B. Joy then joined the
years before making the decision to PWG and began regularly attending
We must all work hard “The workshops add to my pursue her passion of nutrition. She workshops. She says the various program
to continue to speak hopes and dreams of moving moved to Houston and struggled topics taught her “to love myself and
out to let our voices forward. I appreciate how
to feel settled while she transitioned know my worth”. In April, Joy was
into civilian life. After graduating selected to commission with the United
be heard, the voices intentional DFSH is about from the University of Houston States Navy as a registered dietitian in
of empathy, love and wellness and career endeavors.” with a 3.5 GPA, Joy was introduced Okinawa, Japan. Joy will oversee nutrition
healing.” to DFSH for her interview suiting for the Navy and Marine Corps service
— appointment. members and their families.
— ELOISE
ELLEN
4 5
Her Path Forward GET INVOLVED
THANK YOU, HOUSTON, FOR ENSURING WE CONTINUE TO CREATE SYSTEMIC CHANGE
BY RAISING MORE THAN $130,000 FOR OUR COMMUNITY.
T H ANK YO U CLE AN SW E EP S PONS ORS
Corporate Guild
The Corporate Guild is a networking To learn more about joining visit Norbert from Total Wine and More
association of women helping dfshouston.org/events. while the hotel’s Senior Sous Chef
PRESENTING
JOAN & STANFORD women, supporting and promoting Marcos Navarro prepared delectable
ALEXANDER SPONSOR On June 2, Four Seasons Hotel
each other as professionals, while Houston hosted our Corporate bites to pair with each wine.
simultaneously providing impact to Guild’s PowHER Hour for a 19th Members enjoyed a game of ‘Heads
DFSH programs and the women we year. Over 90 Corporate Guild or Tails’ for the chance to win a VIP
serve. In 2020, the Corporate Guild members and their guests attended shopping experience and $1,500 gift
consisted of 62 companies from the wine tasting led by Sabrina card from J. Landa Jewelry.
various industries.
I N -KI N D S PO N S O R S
SCAN TO CONTINUE
SUPPORTING DFSH!
Women of Wardrobe
Our popular young professionals throughout the year. Thank you to
group is busy planning their event everyone who attended Spring Fling,
of the season, Tootsies Summer presented by Camden, and helped us
Soiree! Join WOW on August 25 for raise more than $17,000 for DFSH!
fashion, fun and philanthropy. Active Contact wow@dfshouston.org for
members receive complimentary membership questions.
entry to this event and more
Legacy Giving PLANNING FOR CONTINUED SUCCESS
The Legacy Giving Society is comprised of dedicated DFSH supporters whose planned gifts lay the foundation for
the agency’s future. Their generosity will impact thousands of women in years to come. For more information about
Legacy Giving, please contact Nancy Levicki at 713-337-0876.
LEGACY GIVING SOCIET Y FOUNDING MEMBERS
Joan and Stanford Alexander Kasey and Mark Dunn Jerri and Jim Moore
Anonymous Diedra Booker Fontaine Linda Padon
Marla and Rick Barnard Mia Gradney and Troy Clendenin Mary and Ben Patton
Pamela H. and Hayne S. Blakely Arline Guefen Amanda and Jeff Polich
Kearston Block Kim and Ted Hartz Rebekah and Gary Reaves
Tali and Eric Blumrosen Janis and Paul Jarosz Bonnie Reitz
Genora and Dwight Boykins Myrtle Jones Rebecca and Dick Roberts
Kristy and Chris Bradshaw Marie Louise and David Kinder Nikki Rosenberg
Jennifer Briscoe Caroline and Jeff Lafond Jane and Dick Schmitt
Maria Bryant Nancy Levicki Arthur L. Smith and Family
Katherine Chomout Ellen M. Levin Connie and Kylyn Taylor
Laura and Ralph Clinard Kristi and Michael McCarthy Linda Webb
Monisa Cline Kimberly McCormick Staci Voll and Erick Wegmann
Mary Ellen Coombe Melkeya McDuffie Debra Witges
Lauren Levicki Courville and Kyle Courville Niloufar and Amir Molavi French Anne and Chris Young
6 7
Join the Success Story
Conversation Isabel
DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION GC QUALITY MANAGER
In addition to our revamped Job Search Isabel spent two years unemployed -
program, DFSH hosted a virtual Town attending workshops to improve her
Hall on June 8. We collaborated with three interview skills and gain confidence. She
community partners to address removing participated in over 20 classes at DFSH while
barriers for women looking for employment updating her LinkedIn profile and keeping her interview
with more than 200 in attendance. Isabel skills fresh.
(right) is just one example of the millions In early March, Isabel finally landed the opportunity she’d
of women who have experienced long-term be searching for. After nailing the interview in her suit from
unemployment. DFSH, Isabel received
an offer and started
her new position as a
GC Quality Manager.
She is now in her third
month of employment
and attributes DFSH
for the “invaluable
knowledge and
guidance” she received.
recommended social distancing or as a selfie in the privacy of the person’s home.
Photos featuring unmasked individuals were taken following the CDC’s guidelines of
Lauren Levicki Courville
PRES IDENT
Myrtle Jones
Connie Simmons Taylor Janis Jarosz
Gary Reaves Courtney Hopson
Ben Patton Kim Hartz
Niloufar Molavi Kate Dearing Fowler
Kristi McCarthy Susie Cunningham
Nancy Levicki Kristi W. Chickering
Caroline Lafond Chris Bradshaw
Carla Kneipp Eric A. Blumrosen
BOARD OF D I RE CTORS
Profit#12576 d fs h o u sto n . o r g
Houston, TX tel 713.957.3779 | fax 713.957.3774
PAID 3310 Eastside Street | Houston, Texas 77098
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