Building on 20 Years of Success!
Suited for Success is celebrating our 20-year Anniversary this August! We have come such a long way in those 20 years, from our meager beginnings to a thriving organization that helps women achieve self-sufficiency by providing professional clothing and career development services.
OUR HISTORY
Since August 1st, 1997, when we suited our first client, we have added more than 65 referral partners and served almost 9,500 women! From our beginnings in the remodeled basement of the old Catholic Charities building (who donated the space to us after seeing our story in the Oklahoman), we have risen to our current location at street level on Highline Boulevard.
We are planning a celebration, but before we even blow out the candles, we are already planning the next 20 years.
GOALS & CHALLENGES
Our immediate goals include adding quarterly training classes to reinforce the information clients receive from our referral partners. We also plan to expand our resume program so that every client can produce a standout resume that blasts them to the top of the candidate list. Throughout all of these efforts, we aim to help them secure the job that will further their independence.
What is most challenging right now is the need for more space. We want to serve more women, provide additional services on site, and have space for a resale area that will help to financially sustain our ongoing needs. Our long-term goal is to add a mobile boutique, to better serve our rural referral partners such as Eastern Oklahoma County Technology Center in Choctaw and Langston University in Guthrie. This will help us grow the same program that we have for women into services for the increasing number of single fathers and veterans returning to civilian employment.
WE COULDN’T HAVE DONE IT WITHOUT YOU
These past accomplishments, and future dreams, would not be possible without the unwavering support of our volunteers, referral partners, and donors. You believe in us and you believe in our mission – THANK YOU!
Our volunteers, whose mantra is “all things with kindness,” make it possible for clients to feel more confident in their ability to succeed in the interview process and build their careers. The organizations and training centers entrusting us with their students—our clients—demonstrate their belief in our methods and the value of our services. Our generous donors provide us with clothing, space, and money – all of which is needed to make the magic happen!
BIRTHDAY WISHES
As founder and executive director, I am profoundly grateful for our volunteers, donors, and referral partners for making our mission, Helping Women Achieve Self-Sufficiency, a reality. Our future growth and success depends on the benevolence and philanthropy of our donors and volunteers. This will be our wish when we blow out those birthday candles: to have a building big enough to hold all of our plans and dreams, and a truck to transport services and hope to the women who need them. Thank you for being a part of celebrating our past, and embracing our future!
OUR HISTORY
Since August 1st, 1997, when we suited our first client, we have added more than 65 referral partners and served almost 9,500 women! From our beginnings in the remodeled basement of the old Catholic Charities building (who donated the space to us after seeing our story in the Oklahoman), we have risen to our current location at street level on Highline Boulevard.
We are planning a celebration, but before we even blow out the candles, we are already planning the next 20 years.
GOALS & CHALLENGES
Our immediate goals include adding quarterly training classes to reinforce the information clients receive from our referral partners. We also plan to expand our resume program so that every client can produce a standout resume that blasts them to the top of the candidate list. Throughout all of these efforts, we aim to help them secure the job that will further their independence.
What is most challenging right now is the need for more space. We want to serve more women, provide additional services on site, and have space for a resale area that will help to financially sustain our ongoing needs. Our long-term goal is to add a mobile boutique, to better serve our rural referral partners such as Eastern Oklahoma County Technology Center in Choctaw and Langston University in Guthrie. This will help us grow the same program that we have for women into services for the increasing number of single fathers and veterans returning to civilian employment.
WE COULDN’T HAVE DONE IT WITHOUT YOU
These past accomplishments, and future dreams, would not be possible without the unwavering support of our volunteers, referral partners, and donors. You believe in us and you believe in our mission – THANK YOU!
Our volunteers, whose mantra is “all things with kindness,” make it possible for clients to feel more confident in their ability to succeed in the interview process and build their careers. The organizations and training centers entrusting us with their students—our clients—demonstrate their belief in our methods and the value of our services. Our generous donors provide us with clothing, space, and money – all of which is needed to make the magic happen!
BIRTHDAY WISHES
As founder and executive director, I am profoundly grateful for our volunteers, donors, and referral partners for making our mission, Helping Women Achieve Self-Sufficiency, a reality. Our future growth and success depends on the benevolence and philanthropy of our donors and volunteers. This will be our wish when we blow out those birthday candles: to have a building big enough to hold all of our plans and dreams, and a truck to transport services and hope to the women who need them. Thank you for being a part of celebrating our past, and embracing our future!
