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Curious Grape in Shirlington offers $4 discount when you mention Suited for Change!

All summer long: Each person who mentions SFC will save $4  at CuriousGrape  in Shirlington!

Thank you Curious Grape! You're making it easy for Shirlington to support local nonprofits!

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Have you heard of Suited for Change but are still unsure of what we’re about?

"With passion and courage, women have taught us that when we band together to advocate for our highest ideals, we can advance our common well-being and strengthen the fabric of our nation."---President Obama

At Suited, we understand that as we empower the women around us, we magnify our resources. With a new location and fresh workshop calendar, Suited for Change is positioned to assist women who are actively seeking to secure employment, healthy lives, and financial freedom. 

For 23 years, SFC has utilized donations to provide stylish professional clothing and personal service to empower low-income women to take control of their personal and professional lives. Now we're expanding our services to empower all local women. 

Recently we launched “Suited for Start-up”, a business incubator for emerging female entrepreneurs with socially responsible business plans. We've revamped our workshop program to cover topics that address life-issues such as financial literacy and nutrition. The first module series targets the “job seeker”. The second module will focus on job retention. 

With a new location, new workshops, and the volunteered commitment of passionate and mission driven professional DC-area women, Suited for Change steps in to break down the barriers to self-sufficiency for DC-area women. 

Interested in supporting SFC in the DC area?

Please contact Daniella Burgos at [email protected] or visit www.SuitedforChange.org for our event and donation schedules.

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Change Connection Letter From Sharon Flynn Spring 2013

Dear Friends,

"Social enterprise." It's a concept we're seeing more and more of in the non-profit world. Social enterprises occur when a charitable organization offers a good or a service to the marketplace to sustain itself and benefit others. We see examples of social enterprises all around us -- Suited for Change's boutique sales and D.C. Central Kitchen's catering business come to mind.

  Earlier this month, we were thrilled to host civic and religious leaders from Manchester, UK, who were interested in learning about our programs and how US-based charities are pursuing social enterprise.  Read all about this incredible exchange in this issue of Change Connection. And please take the time to read an inspiring story of two of our steadfast supporters -- Jim and Alison Tanner of Springfield, Va.

  Last but not least, don't forget to save the date for our Suited for Spring Luncheon: June 6 at the Capital Hilton. Washingtonian Fashion Editor Kate Bennett will be our guest speaker. See you then!

  Best wishes,

  Sharon A Flynn

Executive Director