The series of events will serve as fundraisers
for the non-profit, dedicated to empowering women to achieve
economic independence.
TORONTO, Nov. 20,
2023 /CNW/ - Dress for Success Toronto's Beyond
the Suit (BTS), presented by Scotiabank is a transformative series
of informative fundraising events to support Dress for Success
Toronto's mission 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.
Beyond the Suit, presented by Scotiabank, goes beyond providing
professional attire to Clients of Dress For Success Toronto and
includes engaging webinars featuring industry experts, corporate
fundraising drives, clothing drives, a high-end designer and
vintage clothing sale and a fashion show. Improving women's
employment prospects and removing barriers to advancement make
Dress for Success Toronto a clearly aligned community partner for
ScotiaRISE, the Bank's 10-year, $500
million initiative to promote greater economic
resilience.
"Scotiabank is proud to partner with Dress for Success Toronto
for the 10th year in a row and to support this year's
Beyond the Suit's dynamic set of virtual and in-person events,"
says Loretta Marcoccia, Executive
Vice President, Global Operations at Scotiabank and Executive
Sponsor, Dress for Success at Scotiabank. "These events provide us
with an opportunity to donate, learn and experience all that Dress
for Success Toronto does in support of economic empowerment and
independence for women Clients across the Greater Toronto Area."
"We are thrilled to feature both our Dress for Success Toronto
Clients and volunteers in our November
21st fashion show by Smythe and TJX Canada," says
Harriet Goodman, Chair, Board of
Directors, Dress for Success Toronto. "In partnership with
Scotiabank, we continue to provide vital resources to women in the
GTA who are on their path to economic independence."
The November 21, 2023, Beyond the
Suit, presented by Scotiabank event at KPMG's downtown
Toronto offices, will be hosted by
local stylist Julianne Costigan and
will feature a fashion show and exclusive designer sale. Every
purchase made during the designer sale directly supports the Dress
for Success Toronto programs and services. Tickets can be purchased
at www.dressforsuccesstoronto.com/beyond-the-suit. Tickets
range from CAD $25 to CAD
$45 + fees.
About Dress for Success
Toronto
Dress for Success Toronto® is a local affiliate
of an international not-for-profit organization with a mission 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 life. Since 2009, Dress for
Success Toronto has helped over 20,000 women in the GTHA transition
from unemployment to economic independence through their
professional suiting and career development programs. They work
with agency partners, corporate sponsors, individual donors, and
over 100 dedicated volunteers to create a real impact on women's
lives. toronto.dressforsuccess.org
About Scotiabank
Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our
purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families
and their communities achieve success through a broad range of
advice, products and services, including personal and commercial
banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and
investment banking, and capital markets. With a team of over 90,000
employees and assets of over $1.4
trillion (as at July 31,
2023), Scotiabank trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX:
BNS) and New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: BNS). For more information,
please visit http://www.scotiabank.com and follow us on Twitter
@Scotiabank.
Social Media:
Twitter: @DFSToronto
Instagram: @dressforsuccesstoronto
Facebook: @DressForSuccessToronto
SOURCE Scotiabank