The Women's Fund presents Lighthouse of Oakland County with a $500 Grant

The Women’s Fund of Rochester presented Lighthouse of Oakland County with a $500 grant for their Career Dress program. Funds from the recent grant went towards the purchase of brand new “plus sized” clothing for our guests who are embarking on interviews or beginning employment.

“Thank you for taking the time to coordinate my total look, to make me feel like the polished and confident professional I am,” said a recent client

The Women’s Fund is proud to provide support to Lighthouse of Oakland County whose Career Dress program serves as a one-stop-shop to help women who are actively pursuing employment. They are committed to promoting the economic independence of low income women residing in Oakland County. Experienced volunteers style and completely outfit women with interview clothing, shoes, undergarments and a matching hand bag. Once employment is secured, Career Dress is able to provide at least two additional complete work outfits. On average, Career Dress helps approximately 30 women a month feel confident when they go on an interview.

With your donation, our volunteers are able to assist over 3,800 women “change their lives with a change of clothing,” said Karen Lockman of Career Dress.

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The Women’s Fund is a permanently endowed fund owned and administered by the Community Foundation of Greater Rochester. Through grant-making, the Fund provides ongoing and future support for programs that aid women while preserving and managing its donations in perpetuity by spending only the fund’s income and annual earnings.

Contact information for The Women’s Fund:

www.womensfundrochester.org

Phone (248) 812-0763

Email: womensfundrochester@gmail.com

Mail: P.O. Box 80157, Rochester, Michigan 48308-0157