Dress for Success Calgary

💜 Thank you to Grace Chalmers for joining our Working Women's Group and sharing her expertise with our participants.

💰 Grace is a Wealth Advisor with the Chalmers Portfolio Management Group at Scotia Wealth Management and is passionate about helping individuals build confidence in their financial future through education and informed decision-making.

📈 During her session, Grace explored financial literacy for women, covering key topics from budgeting and saving to investing and long-term financial planning.

🤝 We are grateful to Grace for donating her time and knowledge to support women as they build financial confidence and work toward their personal and professional goals.

💜 Thank you to Allison Taylor for joining our Working Women's Group and sharing her knowledge with our participants.

🌱 Allison is the founder of Energy Den and a Nervous System Regulation Facilitator with experience supporting women across a variety of industries and career stages.

🧠 During her session, she shared a 3-step protocol focused on nervous system regulation and understanding how our responses can shape the way we navigate challenges and opportunities.

🤝 We appreciate Allison for donating her time and expertise to support women in our community.

💜 More than professional clothing. More than a styling appointment.

🙆 For many women, it is a reminder that they are not alone as they navigate their employment journey.

🤝 It is a community coming together to support, encourage, and uplift women as they work toward their goals.

✨ One client recently shared that the experience left her feeling "more prepared, confident, and excited for the opportunities ahead."

💼 As a newcomer navigating the job market, she found more than professional attire, she found confidence, encouragement, and support.

❤️ Stories like this remind us that the impact of our services goes far beyond the clothing itself.

🌟 Every woman deserves the opportunity to step into her next interview, practicum, internship, or job feeling confident and ready for success.

🔗 Visit our website to learn more: https://www.makingchangesassociation.ca/dressforsuccesscalgary

💙 Thank you to the Stantec team for spending time with us on Wednesday as part of Stantec in the Community Week.

👕 Their volunteers supported both Dress for Success Calgary and My Best Friend’s Closet by sorting donations and preparing clothing and accessories for our boutiques.

🛍️ These efforts help ensure our boutiques are ready to welcome women and teen girls as they select clothing for job interviews, new jobs, school, and other important milestones in their lives.

🤝 In addition to volunteering their time, Stantec also made a financial contribution to support our programs.

✨ We are grateful for their support and commitment to helping women and teen girls access the resources they need as they take their next steps toward their goals.

💙 Thank you, Stantec, for supporting our community and the individuals we serve.

🤩 Thank you to Strategic Group for organizing a clothing drive in support of Dress for Success Calgary and Making Changes Association.

👗 Donations like these play an important role in helping women prepare for interviews, start new jobs, and move forward in their careers with clothing that supports their goals.

💛 Every item donated helps ensure women in our community have access to professional attire and career support when they need it most.

🙌 We appreciate Strategic Group for helping create access to opportunity for women in Calgary.

🤩 Thank you to TC Energy for organizing a clothing drive and fundraising campaign in support of Dress for Success Calgary and Making Changes Association.

👗 This initiative raised both clothing and financial contributions that will help support women in our community as they prepare for interviews, employment, and new opportunities.

💛 A special thank you to Allyson Hadland, Diana Ramos-Manabat, Felicia Aka, Candace Schreindofer, and Nicole-Marie Stordy for their leadership and support.

🙌 We are grateful to everyone who participated and helped make a meaningful impact.

🍷 Wine Survivor registration closes TODAY at 4 PM.

This is your final day to join the challenge.

👥 Gather your friends, coworkers, or family members — or register solo and we’ll match you with a team.

✨ For just $50 per person, you’ll be part of a fun competition supporting women and teen girls in Calgary through Making Changes Association.

🏆 The last teams standing win wine prizes
🎟 Daily elimination draws
💛 Real community impact

⏰ Registration closes today at 4 PM.

🔗 Register now through: https://www.makingchangesassociation.ca/wine-survivor

🍷 Consider this your weekend reminder to finally register your Wine Survivor team.

👥 Gather your friends, coworkers, or family members for a fun challenge supporting women and teen girls in Calgary through Making Changes Association.

✨ Teams of 6
🍾 Wine prizes
🎟 Daily elimination draws
💛 Community impact

No team? No problem — you can still join solo.

⏰ Registration closes Monday, June 1 at 4 PM.

🔗 Register through: https://www.makingchangesassociation.ca/wine-survivor

🍷 Wine Survivor is the kind of competition people come back to every year.

👥 It’s an excuse to reconnect with friends, coworkers, and fellow wine lovers.

✨ No huge commitment. No complicated rules. Just teams, wine, daily elimination draws, and a lot of fun along the way.

💛 And while your team competes, every registration also supports women and teen girls in Calgary through Making Changes Association.

🍾 Teams of 6
🎟 Daily elimination draws
🏆 The last teams standing win wine prizes

⏰ Registration closes Monday, June 1 at 4 PM.

🔗 Register through: https://www.makingchangesassociation.ca/wine-survivor

💼✨ You’ve already started your career journey — now it’s time to grow with confidence, connection, and support.

🌱 Join Dress for Success Calgary’s Working Women’s Group, a no-cost virtual program designed for employed women who want to strengthen their professional skills, expand their network, and invest in their future.

💻 Over 1 week, participants will connect through daily Zoom sessions covering topics like LinkedIn growth, financial wellness, professional presence, labour laws, nutrition, and career action planning.

📅 June 15 – June 19, 2026
⏰ Sessions run daily from 12 PM – 1 PM via Zoom

💛 Registration is now open for the Spring 2026 Cohort: https://www.makingchangesassociation.ca/wwgdfscalgary