Pennsylvania Conference for Women
Cancer Treatment Option Gets Women Back to Their Lives Sooner
As far too many women know, being diagnosed with breast cancer is a life-altering experience. For most women, traditional treatments involve surgery followed by five to six weeks of radiation or chemotherapy, leaving them to wonder: How will I ever manage to juggle this demanding treatment regimen with an equally hectic work schedule, plus my family at home? Now, thanks to a treatment option available at Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) in Philadelphia, patients can receive treatment for their breast cancer and get back to their lives more quickly than they ever thought possible. Read More
Looking Up—James Beckerman, M.D.
As health care providers, we have an opportunity to communicate our recommendations in ways that empower and inspire our patients, rather than intimidate them. Part of that motivation is helping people realize that by choosing a healthier lifestyle, they are in a position to constantly reinvent themselves, rediscover what they can accomplish and open up opportunities to set and achieve new goals. Read More
Emotional Fitness – Jess Weiner
by Jess Weiner
My relationship with exercise has enjoyed a long and windy road.
When I was a little girl, I could play for hours outside, my sweaty hair matted down on my forehead and completely content from climbing trees, playing kickball or swimming in someone’s pool. Read More
Using Social Media to Change, Reinvent & Flip the Script
by Lena West
Sometimes it’s hard to make big shifts in our businesses – even though those same changes may be well overdue and very, very necessary. Change is not always easy.
We may be worried that people will not appreciate the changes we’re going to make or accept the direction we’re going to take. Whatever the scenario, it can help to be able to dip your toe in the water first, and social media can help you do that. Read More
A Finishing Touch Accessory Drive
The Conference is thrilled to partner with The Career Wardrobe, the nation’s largest community-based nonprofit organization serving women transitioning into the workforce by providing professional clothing and educational opportunities in the Philadelphia region.
We invite you to bring donations of handbags, jewelry, scarves, shoes (especially size 9 and up!), and stockings (new and unused; especially plus sizes), so that every woman can receive that “finishing touch” to help her make the very best impression!
“Being a divorced mother of three, I needed all the help I could get. I walked into The Career Wardrobe with almost no hope left. I felt so bad about not being able to provide for me and my family. I couldn’t even afford to buy dinner, let alone an interview suit. Walking through the doors of The Career Wardrobe I began to think, ‘Wow these ladies mean business!’ It was just like walking into a private boutique! I felt like I was shopping in a store, not receiving a hand out. Everything was so nice and I had a lot to choose from. I was given two outfits: one for the interview and one to wear on the job. I was stunned when, after picking my clothes, I was told that not only would I get shoes and hosiery to match, I would also receive jewelry and everything else to make my outfit pop! With the staff’s support I felt like I could face any future employer with confidence. And it paid off! I am now the office administrator for a music production company. It was not hard getting the job after using the tips I learned at The Career Wardrobe. Thank you so very much for all that you have done for me.”
— former Career Wardrobe client, Julie
In 2009, Pennsylvania Conference for Women attendees donated more than five carloads of accessories for The Career Wardrobe. It’s hard to put a number on the amount of people the last drive served, says Operations and Marketing Manager Heather Bennett.
“We generally see 5,000 women a year, and 4,000 are for dressing and clothing,” said Heather. “Unlike clothing, accessories don’t need to be any certain size, so we are able to provide them to the majority of the clients that come in for assistance. As you can see from the above quote, it makes a huge difference to the clients that they are able to personalize their outfit and truly make it ‘theirs.’ The drive two years ago helped make this happen for countless women in the region, and there truly is no way to quantify the smiles and gratitude – not just from the clients, but from The Career Wardrobe for helping us make that happen for the women we see.”
For more information on our “finishing touch” accessory drive at the 2011 Pennsylvania Conference for Women, please contact Heather Bennett at The Career Wardrobe, [email protected]