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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: ORI0405 | Last Modified: 02 Nov 2020 | Last Full Update: 20 Oct 2020 |
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| Description (Service) | COVID-19 Update - Virtual Professional Clothing Assistance Program is available see News section of website * Breakfast Club is running virtually on Wednesdays * contact Samantha@dfsorilliabarrie.org to sign up * PWG is running online and meets one Saturday each month * contact Samantha@dfsorilliabarrie.org for more information * clothing and accessory donations are no longer being accepted at this time Virtual Professional Clothing Assistance Program: get help with the new Online Professional Clothing Assistance Program * receive free interview and employment appropriate clothing contact free * email samantha@dfsorilliabarrie.org or call 705-252-9200 Toonie Tuesdays raffle fundraiser begins July 7th, with the first draw on July 21st with a guaranteed jackpot of $1000 * see Facebook page for details and to purchase raffle tickets Hosting a CRA webinar about taxes, benefits and credits with COVID-19 resources * see News section of website Holding a Giving Tuesday Concert with Jerry Leger on Dec 1st and a Virtual Power of the Purse on Jan 30th * save the date and check back to website and Facebook page for details Currently accepting new volunteers * if interested, email volunteer coordinator Agnes at agnes@dfsorilliabarrie.org Regular Service Program to empower 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 * programs include: Suiting Program * Provides free professional attire for job interviews and employment, for qualified women Breakfast Club * Provides a network of support, workshops to build confidence, First Impressions, MOCK interviews PWG-Professional Women's Group * Provides career development tools for employment retention and career growth * meets one Saturday morning online Accept donations of Business Professional Women's clothing, that is clean and in good condition * Regular, Petite and Plus Sizes needed * see website for clothing donation guidelines orilliaandbarrie.dressforsuccess.org/get-involved/donate/ |
| Service Details | |
| Public Comments | COVID-19 Update - Virtual Professional Clothing Assistance Program is available see News section of website * Breakfast Club is running virtually on Wednesdays, contact Samantha@dfsorilliabarrie.org to sign up * PWG is running online and meets one Saturday each month, contact Samantha@dfsorilliabarrie.org for more information * clothing and accessory donations are no longer being accepted at this time * have moved to unit 79, Bayfield Mall |
| Hours | By appointment |
| Areas Served | Barrie ; Orillia and area |
| Eligibility | Ages: 15 year(s) - 65 year(s) Unemployed or under employed women looking for work |
| Application | Referral required before receive clothing |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Address and Location | |
| Located In Community | Barrie |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Bayfield St and Hwy 400 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 705-252-9200 |
| orilliaandbarrie@dressforsuccess.org | |
| Website | orilliaandbarrie.dressforsuccess.org |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/DressforSuccessOrilliaandBarrie Twitter: twitter.com/DfSOrilliaBarri |
| Primary Contact | Linda Reid, Executive Director; Email: linda@dfsorilliabarrie.org |
| Alternate Contact | Samantha Sceviour, Program Coordinator; Phone: 705-333-7200; Email: Samantha@dfsorilliabarrie.org |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Agnes, Volunteer Coordinator; Email: agnes@dfsorilliabarrie.org |