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DFSO empowers women to achieve economic mobility to help them thrive in work and in life. Welcome, we’re glad you’re here!

Dress for Success Oregon (DFSO) is the leading workforce development organization in Oregon that exclusively supports women and gender-expansive folks, helping them find and retain work, support their families, and achieve personal & economic independence & stability.

10/13/2026

Tickets are now on sale for our Fall Closet Sale Pre Party, Thursday, November 12th from 5pm-8pm. Shop The Fall Closet Sale's designer and vintage finds a full day before it opens to the public. Tickets are $25 and will go fast, so head to the website and get yours now!

Then, the Dress for Success FALL CLOSET SALE opens to the public November 13-14, 2026, 12pm-5pm, featuring major deals on vintage and pre-loved clothing, shoes, bags, and accessories.

10/07/2026

Less closet. More career. ❤️

For Dress for Success Oregon, supporting women and gender-expansive people means going beyond what they wear to work. It means access to space, resources, and community to help them thrive.

That’s why we created WorkWell, our new coworking and community hub, which officially opened on Monday! Swipe for a look inside: sunny shared workspaces, quiet focus rooms, cozy spots to connect, and digital tools—alongside childcare, career support, workshops, mentorship, and wellness resources.

Whether you’re applying for jobs, working on a project, learning something new, or looking for community, this space was built for you.

📍1532 NE 37th Ave, Portland
Open to all. Learn more at the link in our bio.

10/05/2026

✨ WorkWell is officially OPEN! ✨

Today we open the doors to Dress for Success Oregon’s new coworking and community space — a place to work, connect, and grow, built for women and gender-expansive people at every stage of their careers.

Inside WorkWell, you’ll find flexible coworking space and quiet focus rooms, plus career and life-skills support, workshops, mentorship, wellness and Health Navigation resources, digital access, and family-supportive services including Child Watch (opening soon!).

Because career success takes more than the right outfit. Sometimes it takes reliable WiFi. A quiet place to focus. Someone to help you navigate your next step. A community that’s in your corner.

Come see what we’ve built. 💛

📍 1532 NE 37th Ave, Portland
⏰ Monday–Friday, 9:30 AM–12:30 PM

09/29/2026

7th Annual Women’s Resource Fair 💛

More than 120 women joined us at WorkWell for a one-stop shop of resources, connection, and essentials- all designed to make access easier and help combat the pink tax.

Yoga + breath work. Job prep and 1:1 support. Health resources. Oregon Health Plan enrollment. Emergency preparedness. Food support. Personal care items. Pajamas. Swag bags. Coffee + bagels. And more.

Our first Resource Fair in WorkWell gave us more space to bring it all together.

A huge thank you to Columbia Sportswear CareOregon Daniela Caine Nonprofit Divas PNW Women’s Impact Network Oregon Health Authority Ulta Beauty and the community members, partners, supporters, and volunteers who donated their time and resources to make it possible.

Our community shows up. 💛

09/25/2026

WorkWell opens October 5! One space for everyone, with three ways to be part of it.

Career success takes more than the right outfit. It takes reliable WiFi, room to focus, people to learn from, and a community to lean on. WorkWell brings those things together in a shared space where people can work, connect, and support one another.

So, who is WorkWell for?

✨ Program participants: Dress for Success Oregon clients referred by an eligible nonprofit or community partner can use the space at no cost.

✨ Donor participants: Individuals can use the coworking space on a sliding scale, starting with a $5 day pass.

✨ Community participants: Nonprofits, small businesses, startups, consultants, and remote teams can use WorkWell for meetings, collaboration, and events. Reach out to discuss your team’s needs and pricing.

Different reasons for walking through the door. One space we get to share.

09/16/2026

We have great workshops coming up! These are open to ALL women and gender-expansive people.

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Understanding the Oregon Health Plan (OHP)

9/16 6pm-8pm on Zoom

If you need health insurance in 2027, join our workshop to learn who qualifies, the range of benefits offered, and how OHP works.

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Level Up Your Communication Skills by Tia Hotzler from Oregon Council For Behavioral Health

9/19 12:30pm-2:30pm at DFSO

Ready to transform your personal and professional relationships? Join Executive Coach Tia Hotzler for an interactive session designed to boost your communication effectiveness.

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AI for Job Seekers

10/15 5:30-7:30 at DFSO

Learn best practices for using AI features that help with job search.

Translation and transcription services in English and Spanish provided by Transcribbit.

09/08/2026

The Pink Tax is real—and this September, we’re asking our community to help us push back. 💗

The added cost of essential personal-care products creates real financial barriers for women and gender expansive people. Throughout September, we’re collecting new, unopened and unexpired:

✨ Pads, tampons, menstrual cups and other period products
✨ Bras and undergarments
✨ Shampoo and conditioner
✨ Body wash and lotion
✨ Shaving cream, razors and deodorant
✨ Skincare products, including SPF, serums and creams
✨ Gender-affirming care items

Your donations allow us to practice radical generosity by giving our clients what they need, in the quantities they need, without limits.

Drop off Monday–Thursday, 10am–3pm at 1532 NE 37th Ave.

08/25/2026

The Pink Tax—the higher cost of products marketed toward women and people who use traditionally feminine personal care items—is real. All September long, we’re turning awareness into action, and we’d love your help. 💗

Each year, our Women’s Resource Fair provides more than 200 women with free clothing, hygiene essentials, résumé support, wellness tools and connections to vital community resources—all under one roof.

Here are four ways to join us:

-Donate new, unopened and unexpired essentials—including undergarments, period products, toiletries and gender-affirming personal care items—Tuesday through Friday, September 1–30, from 10 AM–3 PM.

-Host a donation drive at your workplace, school, place of worship, club or within your own community.

- Volunteer at the Women’s Resource Fair on September 26 from 9 AM–5 PM.

-Make a financial contribution to help us continue providing programs that support women working toward economic independence and stability.

Swipe through for all the details—and help us fight the Pink Tax this September!

08/05/2026

Announcing WorkWell Pilot Phase!

The team at Dress for Success Oregon invites you to join us for the pilot phase of WorkWell, the new coworking and resource center. We invite you to drop in, work from the space, and help us test drive WorkWell firsthand.

Wednesday–Thursday | August 19–20, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

You do not need to be a client of DFSO to use WorkWell. We are open to ALL women and gender-expansive people.

06/29/2026

We’re looking for someone who can help job seekers feel more confident in today’s hiring process.

Dress for Success Oregon is seeking a volunteer to lead a Technology Upskilling Workshop focused on recorded video interviews—a step that’s becoming increasingly common in job applications but can be intimidating for many candidates.

You’ll help participants learn things like:
• Recording confident video interview responses
• Uploading videos to employer application platforms
• Basic video file management
• Presenting professionally on camera

You don’t need teaching experience—just a solid understanding of the technology, a patient approach, and a desire to help others succeed.

📍 In-person at our SE Portland office
🕒 Approximately 90 minutes
👥 Up to 20 participants

This opportunity is a great fit for recruiters, HR professionals, educators, IT professionals, marketers, communications specialists, or anyone comfortable navigating today’s digital workplace.

Last year, 75% of participants seeking employment through Dress for Success Oregon reported finding jobs as a direct result of our programs and support. Your knowledge could help someone take that next step.

Interested in volunteering? Please contact Han-Bee Kim at [email protected].

Address

1532 NE 37th Avenue
Portland, OR
97232

Telephone

+15032497300

Website

http://oregon.dressforsuccess.org/

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