Please Note: Donation Acceptance will be paused from Monday, September 29th through Thursday, October 9th for the FAB Sale. Please see below for donation acceptance partners to utilize during this time. Regular Donation Acceptance will resume on Friday, October 10th.
FALL FAB SALE
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3RD; 6-8 pm AND SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4TH; 9am-12pm.
This Fall, game day isn’t the only place you’ll find a win. At the FAB Sale, the racks are your field, and every find is a victory for your closet and for women rising across Columbus. Score fall’s best styles, luxury pieces, and everyday essentials, all while fueling a greater impact. Purchase your ticket and don’t miss your chance to shop with purpose, October 3-4th. Click HERE to get your ticket!
Now Hiring: Director of Development

Dress for Success Columbus is seeking a dynamic and experienced fundraising professional to serve as our next Director of Development. This is more than a fundraising role—it’s an opportunity to be a changemaker.
The Director of Development will play a pivotal role in advancing our mission to empower women to achieve economic independence, secure employment, and thrive in work and life. In this leadership role, you will:
· Elevate the visibility and sustainability of a mission-driven organization serving thousands of women each year.
· Build authentic relationships with donors, corporate partners, and community leaders.
· Champion innovation in fundraising and donor engagement while mobilizing a network of passionate supporters.
If you are a strategic leader with positive energy, a passion for equity and empowerment, and a proven track record in fundraising, we invite you to explore this transformational opportunity. Together, we can shape a stronger, more inclusive tomorrow for women and families across Central Ohio.
2024 IMPACT REPORT
As we reflect on an extraordinary year, we are honored to share the impact we’ve made together in 2024. A year defined by growth, resilience and transformation, reaffirming the power of our mission and the strength of the women we serve. And every step of the way you have been with us.
Please take a moment and view the 2024 Impact Report and how we are continuing to make a difference in our community.
DONATIONS
Donations are accepted Mondays 11 AM – 7 PM and Fridays 10 AM until 4 PM ONLY at our donations warehouse, located down the alley from the agency. Please look for the a-frame sign. Please note that a brief donor intake form must be completed before we can accept your donation.
We graciously ask that you bring your gently-worn, clean, in-season apparel, shoes, handbags and accessories ready for an interview or the workplace. We also accept new cosmetics, personal care items, hosiery and undergarments. We kindly request that items being donated are no more than 5 years old and show little to no wear. Please DO NOT leave bags unattended at the front or back door. Due to hygienic reasons, unattended donations will be discarded.
At this time, Dress for Success Columbus does not accept donations of men’s clothing and is unable to provide pick-up services for donations.
Community Donation Partners:
- Leal Boutique – Upper Arlington
- Le Flair Boutique – Dublin
- Out of the Closet – Across from Dress for Success Columbus (Please note: donations made here will support their mission.)
As a reminder, a brief donor intake form must be completed before we can accept your donation.
Thank you for your unwavering support—it is because of you that we continue to empower women and transform lives. We look forward to receiving donations from you on Mondays 11am-7pm or Fridays 10am – 4pm.
Dress for Success Columbus empowers women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire, and career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life. All programs, including Interview and Employment Suiting, Career Center, and Professional Women’s Group Employment Retention are free of charge for every woman we assist. Any woman is eligible for service.
With the community’s support, since opening our doors in 2007, we’re honored to have empowered thousands of women to achieve their potential in Central Ohio! We are proud to be an affiliate of Dress for Success Worldwide and over 150 sister affiliates in 30 countries across the globe! Worldwide website here.
LOCATION
1204 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43201 | Directions
- PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION: Click here to be directed to a Google Map page preset with our address as the destination. Simply add your starting address to learn COTA options to Dress for Success Columbus.
- PARKING: Please utilize metered spaces on High or 4th Street.
- CLIENT / VISITOR: If you are a client or visitor arriving for an appointment, access the main mission entrance at the front of the building on High Street, and press the buzzer to the right of the door for assistance. Clients – if you arrive by car, there are 3 parking spots available behind our building labeled “Dress for Success Columbus.” If these are full, please park at a meter on High Street, snap a photo of your license plate and we will pay for your parking during your appointment time.
- APPAREL / SUPPLY DONOR: If you are delivering donations, access the Dress for Success Columbus parking spaces in the rear of the building, and call the posted number for assistance.
AGENCY HOURS
Monday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday- Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Styling (By Appointment Only)
- Monday: 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM
- Tuesday – Thursday: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Friday: 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM
- Apparel Donation Acceptance
- Mondays 11 AM – 7 PM
- Fridays 10 AM – 4 PM
- Visit our DONATE page for Boutique partners that accept donations during their regular hours, including evenings and weekends.
- Financial Donations:
- Accepted 24 hours a day through our secure, on-line server, via postal mail (address above), or in person.
Dress for Success Columbus is a registered 501c3 nonprofit organization. In-kind and financial contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.