Help us take the next step to support women, whanau and our community.

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Help us expand Dress for Success Palmerston North so we can support more women on their journey to independence

Manawatu-Wanganui, Manawatu District

Dress for Success Palmerston North has supported hundreds of women by providing clothing, confidence, and a fresh start. Every day, we see the transformational impact that one conversation, one outfit, and one moment of belief can create.

Now, we’re ready to take the next step — and we need your help.

Our service is run almost entirely by volunteers, and demand in our community continues to grow. To reach more women, expand our programmes, and provide consistent support, we are fundraising so we can grow our service and our resources.

Your donation will help us:

Expand our capacity to support women seeking work

Strengthen our career development and styling services

Build sustainable, long‑term support for women in need

Move closer to having dedicated staff who can extend the impact of our mission

Every dollar brings us closer to ensuring women in our region have the support and resources they need to step into independence with confidence.

Thank you for helping us empower local women and build a stronger, more resilient community. We cannot do this without you.

About us

We offer long-lasting solutions that enable women to break the cycle of poverty. Dress for Success is part of a global movement for change, empowering women to obtain better futures. We provide free clothing for women for job interviews and life events.

Use of funds

We’ll use these funds to expand our service with dedicated CV and job‑readiness support, plus a professional women’s group to build confidence, connection, and opportunities for local women.

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This campaign started on 14 Mar 2026 and ends on 14 Sep 2026.