Virtual Black and Gold Kickoff Fundraiser

Welcome to the Virtual Black & Gold Gala Kickoff Fundraiser silent auction and donation page!

Here are some helpful hints to guide you:

• To preview and bid on silent auction items, simply go to Browse, Bid or Buy and click on "View Items."

• Purchase raffle tickets to win a pair of Black & Gold Gala tickets (valued at $150 each) on Friday, May 14 at The Westin Pittsburgh or two dozen custom decorated cookies by Whoo's Your Baker?. Go to Browse, Bid or Buy and click on "View Items."  Select the raffle item. Register or log in to purchase. Raffle ticket pricing: 1 for $20; 3 for $30; 7 for $50. The drawing will be held during the event at 6:25pm on Thursday, October 1. Winner need not be present.
  

• To make a general donation to support of contactless services and employment readiness programming, go to Sign up to Bid or Donate and click on "Register Now."

Event Details

Virtual Black & Gold Gala Kickoff Fundraiser

Thursday, October 1: 5:30-6:30pm

Optional after hour dance party with DJ Jess: 6:30pm

Join Dress for Success Pittsburgh on Thursday, October 1 for an interactive Virtual Black & Gold Gala Kickoff Fundraiser to support our mission and celebrate all things Pittsburgh, leading up to the Black & Gold Gala on Friday, May 14 at The Westin Pittsburgh. We can't possibly wait until next May to see you, so let's celebrate now with a virtual event! All registered attendees will be entered into a door prize raffle to win an Apple Watch Series 5, generously donated by Range Resources.

This Pittsburgh-themed event is free to attend and will highlight local women owned/operated businesses, a cookie decorating demonstration by Lindsay Litterini, owner of Whoo's Your Baker?, and an optional after-hours party with DJ Jess. Share your favorite Pittsburgh locale, photo or souvenir in the networking breakout sessions and don't forget to wear your favorite black and gold or Pittsburgh themed outfit. Best Pittsburgh themed outfit wins a prize!

Guests will have the opportunity to bid on 2 silent auction items generously donated by The Pittsburgh Steelers: an autographed Cam Heyward jersey and an autographed James Conner football.

Enter a raffle to win 2 tickets to the Spring Black & Gold Gala or 2 dozen custom decorated holiday cookies by Whoo's Your Baker. Purchase your raffle tickets: 1 for $20, 3 for $30, 7 for $50

To purchase raffle tickets, bid on a Pittsburgh themed silent auction item or make a financial donation ahead of the event: Log in or create a GiveSmart account to begin.

Register to attend the Virtual Black & Gold Gala Kickoff Fundraiser via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUqcOuqrjosHNQQr9VbfS6z7r94swsjcGyg

Why does your support of this virtual event matter? For the first time since 1981, women's unemployment surpassed that of men due to the COVID-19 recession. April's job losses wiped out a decade of job gains for women in the workforce. As we continue adapting to changing needs and increased demand for services, we are also facing a loss of revenue from in-person events. Help us raise funds to support contactless services and employment readiness programming for women entering or returning to the workforce in the coming months. With your support, we will not lose a moment in providing services to help women in our community recover and thrive.

Corporate partnership sponsorship opportunities are available!

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This virtual event will be recorded for future viewing purposes.

COVID-19 Recovery and Relief Efforts

• For the first time since 1981, women's unemployment surpassed that of men due to the COVID-19 recession. April's job losses wiped out a decade of job gains for women in the workforce. To support our efforts to continue to remove barriers to obtaining and retaining employment, join the Monthly Giving Club (MGC) and make an impact in the lives of local women each month. Register today at:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GivingClubRegistration
  

• Around the world, women are being impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and its disruption of their lives and the lives of their dependents. Dress for Success Pittsburgh has not lost a moment in serving our clients during this crisis. If you or a woman you know are in need of services, please call 412-201-4204 or email [email protected] for assistance.

• Dress for Success Pittsburgh is working to provide virtual resources through the Connections Resource Center to assist women in the coming months of global economic recovery and beyond. Help us empower women with the clothing and connections they need to feel strong and confident as they take the next step in their career journey.

• Please note that due to the overwhelming generosity of our supporters and increased safety restrictions due to the pandemic, most donation slots are filled through the end of the calendar year. We encourage donors to check back regularly, as openings will be added as our boutique space and volunteer availability allows. Please know that we are thankful for your willingness to donate items to the women we serve and understand that we are not able to make exceptions at this time - we are simply out of room and must use our limited resources to focus on the women we serve as our top priority.

• Consider making a financial donation or shop our Amazon registries, for highly needed personal care items to ship directly to one of our boutiques. If you shop via https://smile.amazon.com and select Dress for Success Pittsburgh as your charitable organization, AmazonSmile will donate 0.5% of eligible purchases to Dress for Success Pittsburgh.

• Dress for Success Pittsburgh is committed to creating a culture of inclusion and stands together with our clients, colleagues, volunteers, donors and affiliate sisters around the world to speak out against racism, to promote understanding, and to create a world that is better, stronger and kinder. #NoMoreSilence #BlackLivesMatter #EndRacism

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