Dress for Success Houston

DFS Houston was founded in 1998 with the purpose of suiting job-ready women who were actively seeking to enter the workforce. In 2000, the agency recognized the need to introduce career education and networking opportunities for our clients to help them adjust to the workforce and succeed in both work and life. Thus, began the Professional Women’s Group (PWG). The group began with 20 members and has grown to include 380 active members in 2023. DFS Houston is the first and only affiliate to purchase land and build a permanent facility, thereby securing the future of underserved women in our city. Branding our programs #beyondthesuit, we have grown exponentially, offering more than 20 programs to the thousands of women we serve who are struggling to gain employment or who have landed jobs and are building careers. Program participants complete evaluation forms so the agency can understand if they found the content relevant, how they rate speakers and program, whether their needs were met, and if they would participate again. Survey feedback helps us ensure we deliver pertinent information and understand the future interests of participants. 

Our volunteer base is our lifeblood. We have nearly 400 volunteers who dedicate more than 5,000 hours of their time to help our agency achieve our mission. We are incredibly fortunate to have diverse funders comprised of individuals, foundations, and corporations, as we are not government or United Way-funded.