Kimpton’s Pacific Palisades Hotel Announces Third Annual Suit Drive

Pacific Palisades Hotel Aims to Raise More than a Suit for Dress For Success

Vancouver BC, February 26, 2007

On March 15, 2007, Kimpton’s Pacific Palisades Hotel will host its third annual ‘More than a Suit Drive’ in support of Dress for Success.  Between 6:30am – 9:30am, Vancouverites are invited to exchange women’s ‘interview ready’ clothing, accessories or monetary donations for a brown bag breakfast.  All drop offs will take place on Jervis Street between Robson Street and Alberni Street.  Every donor will be entered into a draw to win incredible prizes, receive their choice of Starbucks coffee or tea and a breakfast bag with pastry and fruit provided by Neptune Foods Services Inc. 

What to Donate:

– interview ready clothing, no more than 5 years old

– business suits of all sizes

– tailored separates including jackets, pants and skirts

– handbags, briefcases, umbrellas

– outerwear including long and ¾ length coats for any season

– blouses or tops with simple neck and shoulder lines, which will fit neatly under a jacket.

– conservative accessories including scarves, belts, and jewellery

– quality footwear in good condition of all sizes

– unopened, unused pantyhose, lingerie and makeup

– monetary donations are welcome

In addition to the annual suit drive, the Pacific Palisades Hotel will host various fundraising and awareness generating activities throughout the months of March and April benefiting Dress for Success.   Activities will include a culinary themed client event (closed to the general public) hosted in the Mambo Ballroom decorated by Sweet Beginnings Event Planners & Decorator. 

For further information about Sweet Beginnings please contact Elana Lancit at 604 738 9552 or at www.asweetbeginning.com. 

The hotel will also replace traditional welcome amenities with a custom designed card by Joanna Brewster of Justice by Design, informing guests that a $1.00 donation was made on their behalf to Dress for Success. 

Event sponsors include Neptune Foods Inc., Starbucks® Coffee, Sweet Beginnings(tm) Wedding Consulting Event Planning and Decor, Justice by Design, Sage Natural Wellness, MBODY Fitness + Wellness Spa, American Airlines®, Whistler Brewing Company, Hot Wax Mobile Music, Master Plan Productions, Kimpton’s Summit Lodge & Spa and Zin Restaurant & Lounge.

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About Dress for Success

Dress for Success’ mission is to advance low-income women’s economic and social development and to encourage self-sufficiency though career development and employment retention.  Since opening its doors in 1999, Dress for Success Vancouver has served more than 7,000 clients.  Today, this non-profit group has 47 member agencies and 150 active volunteers. 

In 2007, Dress for Success aims to help more than 1,500 women in making tailored transitions to the workforce. 

Dress for Success Vancouver is not just about suits.  It is also a Professional Women’s Group that provides support and guidance to approximately 100 women annually.  In this group, women learn to develop their own professional skills as well as support one another through networking and other events. www.dressforsuccess.org/vancouver

Forwarded by:

Cassandra Anderton
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