Dress for Success Regina

What Dress for Success Regina does

Dress for Success Regina is a Canadian non-profit organization founded in 2008 (grand opening February 29, 2008) and co-founded by Barbara Hildebrandt and Jan Forrest. It operates as a licensed affiliate of Dress for Success Worldwide, a 150+ affiliate global network headquartered in New York. The organization is based at 1920 Hamilton Street, Regina, Saskatchewan, and is led by Executive Director Dotun Fabeyo with one additional paid staff member (Office Coordinator Wafa Turkai) and a volunteer base of 32 active contributors. It is governed by an 8-member Board of Directors chaired by Natalie Chatterson.

The organization's core products are the Suiting Program (free professional attire and interview preparation), the Employment Retention Program (career stability and professional development), the annual EmpowerHer Conference, the Learning Together: Skills for Success program (built on IBM SkillsBuild and Aspire Academy), donation services, volunteer programs, and corporate partnership and referral agency programs. There is no proprietary technology stack; operations run on a standard website, social media, email, and in-person boutique service delivery. The client base consists of economically disadvantaged women, newcomers to Canada, Indigenous women, and women returning to the workforce in the Regina area, with intake via 20+ referral partners (YWCA Regina, Regina Open Door Society, Canadian Mental Health Association Regina, Saskatchewan Abilities Council) and a self-referral online form.

The business model is donation-funded: monetary contributions, in-kind clothing, corporate sponsorships, and event proceeds. Services are provided at no cost to clients. Global corporate partnerships (Talbots, Robert Half, Benefit Cosmetics, CBIZ Women's Advantage) and government funding (Women and Gender Equality Canada) supplement local fundraising galas, sales events, and the EmpowerHer Conference. In H1 2026 the organization served 156 women, ran 4 workshops, facilitated 13 career sessions, and engaged 12 community partnerships.

Name

Dress for Success Regina

Legal name

Dress for Success Regina

Website

https://regina.dressforsuccess.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Dress for Success Regina is a Canadian non-profit founded in 2008 that provides free professional attire, interview preparation, employment retention support, and career development services to economically disadvantaged women, newcomers, Indigenous women, and workforce returners in Regina, Saskatchewan, as an affiliate of Dress for Success Worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Women's Employment Services

NAICS

Formal Wear and Costume Rental (532281)

SIC

Retail-Apparel & Accessory Stores (5600), Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Special Occasion Styling (Weddings, Galas, Events) (HSACAJAC)

Keywords

• Non-profit workforce services
• Professional attire program
• Career development support
• Employment retention services
• Women empowerment programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Regina

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: The organization relies on individual and corporate donations of clothing, accessories, and monetary contributions. Financial support from donors ensures the continuation of programs. The organization also holds fundraising events including galas, sales events, and the annual EmpowerHer Conference.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Dress for Success Regina is a non-profit organization that provides professional attire, interview preparation, and ongoing career development support to women facing barriers to employment in Regina, Saskatchewan. Its core client-facing offerings are the Suiting Program (providing professional clothing and interview guidance) and the Employment Retention Program (helping women maintain employment and grow professionally). All client services are provided free of charge, funded through donations, corporate sponsorships, and grants.

Product overview

Dress for Success Regina is a non-profit organization providing a suite of programs and services to empower women to achieve economic mobility. The core offerings include the Suiting Program (providing professional attire and interview preparation) and the Employment Retention Program (supporting career development after employment). Additional services include the annual EmpowerHer Conference, volunteer opportunities, donation services, referral agency partnerships, corporate partnership programs, and the Learning Together skills development initiative. The organization operates as an affiliate of Dress for Success Worldwide, serving women in the Regina, Saskatchewan community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Suiting Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Served 156 women in first half of 2026 with 602 volunteer hours contributed
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered major, core, supporting and minor.

• Benefit CosmeticsmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2015Since 2015, Benefit Cosmetics has partnered with Dress for Success through their Bold is Beautiful initiative. During August, 100% of proceeds from brow wax services are donated to Dress for Success affiliates. Worldwide, Bold is Beautiful has raised over $21 million for charity.
• TalbotsmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2015Since 2015, Talbots has partnered through the 'Give Confidence, Hope and Style' initiative across 500+ stores in North America. Includes exclusive limited-edition capsule collection with 30% of net proceeds benefiting Dress for Success, national marketing campaigns, in-store events, leadership and mentoring, and clothing donations.
• CBIZ Women's AdvantagecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2008CBIZ Women's Advantage (CWA) has been a proud partner since 2008, providing financial contributions, volunteer hours, clothing donations, and affiliate board service. Through Dress for Success Leadership University, CBIZ creates and delivers leadership development training to affiliates globally.
• Robert HalfmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2005Robert Half has been a partner since 2005, supporting Career Centers and Professional Women's Group, providing skills training through Skillsoft, and sponsoring the Annual Affiliate Conference (Success Summit) and Gala.
• Conexus Credit UnionsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal financial partner supporting Dress for Success Regina's programs and operations.
• SaskEnergysupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerSaskEnergy is a sponsor of the EmpowerHer Conference 2026, supporting women's economic empowerment initiatives.
• Find Your Stride (TJX Canada)supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership providing support for the Find Your Stride initiative benefiting Dress for Success Regina.
• Optical ShoppesupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal optical retailer providing support for Dress for Success Regina programs.
• Canadian Mental Health Association – Regina BranchsupportingOthersOne of 20+ referral agency partners guiding women toward employment and Dress for Success services.
• Regina Open Door SocietysupportingOthersImmigration services referral partner supporting newcomer women accessing Dress for Success programs.
• YWCA of ReginasupportingOthersReferral partner supporting women in Regina through employment services and Dress for Success connections.
• Saskatchewan Abilities CouncilsupportingOthersPartners in Employment referral partner providing job training and employment services referrals to Dress for Success Regina.
• Regina Food BankminorOthersCommunity supporter providing food security resources for clients.
• Avant Garde Hair SalonminorOthersHair salon donating time and talent to provide hair services for clients preparing for interviews.
• Busy Bee CleanersminorOthersLocal cleaning service supporting Dress for Success through donations and in-kind services.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/DFSRegina
• Facebookfacebook.com/101366466573784
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dressforsuccessregina
• Instagraminstagram.com/dressforsuccessregina

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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