Suited for Change

Suited for Change www.suitedforchange.org Suited for Change works to empower women of the DC Metro Region by increasing their employment and job retention potential.

We provide professional attire and life-skills training to low-income women, assisting them as they re-enter the workforce. All services are available at no charge and by referral to women in need.

🎉 Bid for a Cause. Win Something Incredible. The Suited to Celebrate Silent Auction is officially LIVE!From unforgettabl...
06/02/2026

🎉 Bid for a Cause. Win Something Incredible. The Suited to Celebrate Silent Auction is officially LIVE!

From unforgettable experiences to exclusive local and global adventures, now is your chance to bid on amazing packages while supporting women across the DMV.

Featured items include:

🎭 The Ultimate Theatre Lover's Package including tickets to Othello and more
👩‍🍳 A Private Chef Experience for Six
⛵ An Annapolis Schooner Sailing Experience
🎨 A Family Fun, Creativity & Adventure Package

And that's only the beginning.

💜 Every bid helps provide professional attire, career coaching, workforce development programs, and confidence-building support for women working toward economic independence.

Don't wait too long—some of our most exciting packages are already attracting attention! A special thank you to Tonya Allen Shaw, founder of Time Capsule Events LLC , for decorating our silent auction items with special props that'll catch your eye!

🎉 Start bidding today and help keep confidence alive. Visit our link here: https://events.handbid.com/lp/suited-to-celebrate-2026/items

✨Take A Look at Our Silent Auction Preview ✨As we count down to Suited to Celebrate: A Community Celebration of Confiden...
05/30/2026

✨Take A Look at Our Silent Auction Preview ✨
As we count down to Suited to Celebrate: A Community Celebration of Confidence, we're excited to share a first look at some of the amazing experiences and packages featured in this year's Silent Auction.

Highlights include:

🌴 A seven-night stay for four at The Mayan Palace in Mexico
🎶 Four tickets to All Things Go 2026
🏈 A premium Philadelphia Eagles game-day experience

And that's just the beginning.

Our Silent Auction officially opens on Tuesday, June 2, and you do not need to attend the event to participate. Whether you're joining us in person or bidding from home, every dollar raised supports women across the DMV with professional attire, workforce development resources, and confidence-building support.

Keep an eye out for the auction link on Tuesday and get ready to bid on some incredible experiences while making a meaningful impact.

🚨 Last call for tickets — Suited to Celebrate is just ONE WEEK away!Join us on June 4 for Suited for Change’s biggest an...
05/29/2026

🚨 Last call for tickets — Suited to Celebrate is just ONE WEEK away!
Join us on June 4 for Suited for Change’s biggest annual celebration supporting women across the DMV.

This rooftop evening will bring together our community for powerful stories, a curated silent auction, and meaningful connection — all in support of women building confidence and economic independence.

We’re also excited to welcome a special pop-up from Artita Gallery, with a portion of proceeds benefiting Suited for Change and the women we serve.

🎟️ Tickets are extremely limited and expected to sell out — Don't miss your chance to join us!
Link here: https://events.handbid.com/auctions/suited-to-celebrate-2026

📅 June 4, 2026
📍 1333 at Highpoint | Washington, DC

Feel Good Friday ✨💜There’s nothing better than a boutique full of encouragement, confidence, and community.We recently w...
05/22/2026

Feel Good Friday ✨💜

There’s nothing better than a boutique full of encouragement, confidence, and community.

We recently welcomed students from the Goodwill Excel Center DC for a special group styling day at Suited for Change, and it was such a joy getting to support them as they prepared for their next chapter.

From finding professional looks to celebrating exciting milestones ahead, afternoons like these are such a meaningful reminder of why this work with our referral partners matters. We’re especially excited for two students graduating this summer 🎓

Thank you to the Goodwill Excel Center team for continuing to partner with us and for all you do to support adult learners across our community.

05/20/2026

Every success story at Suited for Change is made possible by the work happening behind the scenes each day. ✨

From accepting and sorting donations to organizing the boutique and preparing professional attire for clients, our staff and volunteers help create a welcoming space where women can feel confident as they prepare for interviews and new opportunities.

When you purchase a ticket to Suited to Celebrate, you directly support this work and help us continue serving women across the DMV.

Your support makes it possible for us to provide professional clothing, career coaching, and encouragement to women building new futures with confidence.

🎟️ Don’t miss your chance to buy your ticket and be part of an evening that helps make more success stories possible. Link here: https://events.handbid.com/lp/suited-to-celebrate-2026/tickets

We’re just a few weeks away from Suited to Celebrate. ✨On June 4, the Suited for Change community will gather at 1333 at...
05/18/2026

We’re just a few weeks away from Suited to Celebrate. ✨

On June 4, the Suited for Change community will gather at 1333 at Highpoint for an evening celebrating confidence, opportunity, and the women we serve across the DMV.

🍸Guests will enjoy a new part of our celebration; themed signature cocktails made possible by Bacardi/Patrón, Blu Coffee, Maker’s Mark, and Fever-Tree, along with curated auction packages, rooftop views, and meaningful stories from the women impacted by our work.

Every ticket directly supports women as they prepare for interviews, enter the workforce, and build lasting economic independence.

🎟️ Secure your ticket soon —we’d love to see you there! Link here: https://events.handbid.com/lp/suited-to-celebrate-2026/tickets

One shoe can help carry someone toward a new beginning 👠💛A heartfelt thank you to the The Washington Section, National C...
05/16/2026

One shoe can help carry someone toward a new beginning 👠💛

A heartfelt thank you to the The Washington Section, National Council of Negro Women, Inc. for hosting a shoe drive in support of Suited for Change and the women we serve.

Because of their generosity, more than 200 pairs of shoes were donated to help women across the DMV walk into interviews, workplaces, and new opportunities with confidence!

We are so grateful for this incredible show of community support ✨

05/14/2026

These are the moments—and the women—you support when you attend Suited to Celebrate 💛

Every ticket purchased helps women across the DMV step into interviews, careers, and new opportunities with confidence.

Behind every “I got the job” sign is resilience, hard work, and a community that believed in her along the way.

Join us on June 4 as we celebrate the impact made possible by supporters like you ✨

🎟️ Tickets available here: https://events.handbid.com/lp/suited-to-celebrate-2026/tickets

This Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re holding space for every woman navigating uncertainty, growth, healing, and new...
05/14/2026

This Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re holding space for every woman navigating uncertainty, growth, healing, and new beginnings ❤️

At Suited for Change, we know confidence is more than what you wear—it’s something built from within. Through every coaching session, styling appointment, and moment of encouragement, our goal is to help women feel supported both inside and out.

Your mental health matters ✨

What a fashionable afternoon for a meaningful cause 👠🎬We’re still smiling after a sold-out private screening of The Devi...
05/12/2026

What a fashionable afternoon for a meaningful cause 👠🎬

We’re still smiling after a sold-out private screening of The Devil Wears Prada 2 hosted by Yvonne Pearson, founder of PinkDollhouse Marketing , in support of Suited for Change.

The event brought together supporters, community leaders, creators, and fashion lovers for an afternoon filled with connection, conversation, and a little bit of glam—all while helping empower women across the DMV.

We are so grateful to everyone who attended, supported the mission, and helped make this event such a success. Fashion may have brought us together, but community and purpose were truly at the heart of the day 💛

A special thank you to the partners who helped make the event possible:

✨ Black Girl Vitamins
✨ The Ordinary
✨ Clarins
✨ Paulas Choice
✨Me Time Coffee
✨ Archive Vault
✨ My Overnight Travel Bags
✨ Tres Gelee
✨ Solawave

Address

1023 15th Street NW, Suite 601
Washington D.C., DC
20005

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5pm
Friday 9:30am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

Telephone

(202) 293-0351

Website

https://events.handbid.com/auctions/suited-to-celebrate-2025/tickets?_branch_match_id=1

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